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Kang Yuan Hotel

Kang Yuan

Kang Yuan is the lobby interior of a hotel in Tianmen, China. The space covers 2800 square meters and has a height of 3.5 meters. Wood, glass, metal and stone are the main materials. A screen wall replaces the usual reception desk, following traditional architectural form and creating visual depth through the borrowed landscape method of oriental gardens. A three-stage corner staircase links the two floors and offers changing views, so moving through the lobby resembles a garden walk. Warm light and a calm atmosphere support the transition from outdoors to indoors.

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Vanke Golden Mile Sales Office

Vanke Golden Mile

Vanke Golden Mile is a sales office interior in Nanning, China. The lobby at the main gate is formed by several geometric acrylic shapes that recall the skyline of Nanning and link local culture with the landscape. A flower shop and a light food shop at the entrance give the space a home-like character. Coffee, baking and children areas are placed on the first floor. The model area, negotiation area and sample room are set on the second floor to use daylight and improve visual openness. Warm wood tones, gray waterstone and vintage flooring form the simple material palette.

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Tomson Riviera Penthouse

Tomson Riviera

Tomson Riviera is a penthouse interior located in the Lujiazui financial centre in Shanghai. The design covers 649 square metres and was completed in July 2019. The main hall has a limestone wall six metres high, with softly curved corners and an arch that forms a stove. The facing wall is wrapped in leather. The staircase is finished in dark oak on the outside and white cowhide on the steps, and it opens to a view of the Huangpu River. Six rooms, five suites, a storage system of about 120 square metres and a movable dressing room support daily family life.

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Oath Of The Sea Banquet Space

Oath Of The Sea

In traditional Chinese culture, high hopes are placed on loyalty. The bride and groom need to sign a covenant before they can get married, which is called each other. But this is just a vision that is not easy to achieve. Have you ever thought that you can really swear in the sea and make a covenant in front of the mountain? This wedding banquet space is to create, creative and interact with a vision that is not easy to achieve, presenting an undersea and mountain wedding covenant that highlights the immersive experience.

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Shijiazhuang Cbd Planning Planning Center

Shijiazhuang Cbd Planning

Shijiazhuang CBD Planning Exhibition Center is an exhibition space located in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. The 2,000 square metre interior presents the past, the present and the future of the city. Art, technology and light are combined to support experience and interaction. The hall is dominated by a beige tone, and the steps echo a slanting grid ceiling. Human figure sculptures and blue balloon installations are placed at different heights. The center is a multifunctional building used for cultural exhibitions, work, meetings, leisure and investment services.

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FA House Residential Apartment

FA House

FA House is a residential interior design for a private house of 205 square meters. The interior was created as a simple living environment for a modern family. The main double-height space is a studio filled with a strong stream of light. The light is reflected by the contrasting wall surfaces and the textured edges of the furniture. A staircase in the double-height space forms the main accent. The railing is made of round metal pipes welded at sharp angles. A separate guest block opens into the studio and supports the privacy of the residents.

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