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Designer / Brand: Lion Design Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 29 January 2024

Xiabu Xiabu

Xiabu Xiabu is a restaurant interior located in Beijing and covering 397 square meters. The rectangular space is shaped as a symbol of the galaxy, using circles and the elements of point, line and plane. A high bar counter represents the sun, the round seating area suggests the earth, and the seasoning platform stands for the moon. The plan is divided into open, semi-open and private dining zones. Three lighting systems for day, sunset and night change the mood of the room. Materials include terrazzo, fireproof board, latex paint and artificial stone.

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Designer / Brand: Zeajoy Cultural Communication Co., Ltd Work: Sales Office Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 28 January 2024

Inborn Splendid

Inborn Splendid is a sales office interior covering 2000 square meters. The design combines a sales area, an art gallery, a book bar and leisure spaces within one setting. Curved lines run through the surfaces and details, giving the interior a layered three-dimensional character. The swirling lines guide visitors along a continuous route, so each area remains open yet independent. A large glass curtain wall brings daylight inside. Main materials include platinum jade stone, grey stone, ancient bronze stainless steel, wood veneer and black wood flooring.

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Designer / Brand: HUANG YU-JUNG Work: Ecology Exhibition Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 27 January 2024

Green Light Forest

Green Light Forest is an ecology exhibition designed for a forest park visitor center at 2000 meters elevation in Wulong, Chongqing, China. The interior covers about 900 square meters on two floors, inside a triangular building shaped after the mountains. A zigzag ribbon form, drawn from a local legend, flows through the space in four colors. Each color marks one theme: forest formation, habitat, geology and environmental protection. Exhibition elements hang from the ceiling to keep the floor open. Laser projection, LED screens and sensors allow the content to change.

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Designer / Brand: Ask Studio Work: Showroom Classification: Interior Date: Friday, 26 January 2024

Maoyuan Jingxi

Maoyuan Jingxi is a residential interior design created for collectors of art. The 680 square meter space is located in Beijing, China, and is arranged over five floors, each with its own function. Fashion is the main theme, and the concept extends from fabric manipulation to space design. Materials include metal, carved glass, textile art and stone textures. Handicraft techniques are applied to custom furniture. A collection room on the second basement level displays artworks and is linked to the dining room by an indoor waterfall. Art is integrated into daily life.

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Designer / Brand: Guel Koc-Janssen Work: Event Location Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 25 January 2024

Giesinger Beerhalle

Giesinger Beerhalle is a beer hall and event space in Munich, Germany. The main hall covers 180 square meters, has a ceiling height of 4.5 meters and seats 160 people. A network of copper pipes runs from the lobby walls to a grid on the main hall ceiling and recalls the brewing process. Panoramic windows connect guests to the brewery. Recycled bricks clad the bar wall, and recycled beer bottles are lit in the lobby. A yellow shipping container, furnished as a lounge, offers privacy from the main hall.

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Designer / Brand: Evolution Design Work: Office Design Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Puls

The German engineering company Puls moved to new premises and used this opportunity for visualizing and stimulating a new collaboration culture within the company. The new office design is driving a cultural change, with teams reporting a significant increase in internal communication, particularly between research and development and other departments. The company has also seen a rise in spontaneous informal meetings, known to be one of the key indicators of success in research and development innovation.

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