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Grand Canal Sales Office

Grand Canal

Grand Canal is a sales office interior located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with an area of 1546 square meters. The design takes water as its main theme and refers to the local canal culture of Hangzhou. White exterior wall paint, classical pattern boards, metal frames and floor-to-ceiling windows are combined with white wall tiles and bluestone paths. The natural stone floor carries a continuous wave-shaped pattern. The optimized courtyard layout links the interior rooms with the outdoor landscape features.

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Frame Sales Office

Frame

Frame is a sales office interior located in Tianjin, China. The space covers 1200 square meters and is arranged on two floors. The first floor holds the hall display area and a coffee lounge, while the second floor contains a VIP reception and an office area. The entrance foyer is a two-story open volume without partitions. A frame structure of shaped blocks and grilles divides the space and defines each function. Contrasts of light, color, and texture give the interior the character of an art gallery placed inside a box.

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Modern and Nature Residence

Modern and Nature

The design concept of the project is derived from the flying clouds in the sky, which one can admire from the living room of the house. This concept has indicated the enthusiasm of the client towards aviation sport. The modern customized furniture, the application of different materials and achieving passive ventilation are the highlights of the design. The space layout has been remodeled to meet the needs of the family, adding detailed designs to create a modern and pleasant living environment.

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Dreams Chasing Life and Art Showroom

Dreams Chasing

Dreams Chasing is a life and art showroom located inside a suburban shopping mall in Shantou, China. The 480 square metre space is used to display furniture and mattresses. The site is a narrow rectangular area with a standard column grid and evenly spaced windows on the north and south walls. Simple geometric volumes are inserted into the structure to divide and connect the interior. An arc-shaped form with an open hole lets the spaces penetrate each other. Concrete, white latex paint, black latex paint and plastic flooring are used.

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Qiantang Restaurant

Qiantang

Qiantang is a restaurant interior located in Hangzhou and covering 300 square meters. Brass, marble and silk glass are combined throughout the space. Metallic copper outlines frames within large areas of gray, creating a sense of order. A brass dome defines the main dining area. Gray white marble tabletops respond to silk glass partitions, and the floor is laid with black marble tiles. Screens, tables, chairs and tableware are custom designed. Lighting is varied by function, so each area presents a different scene. Song dynasty motifs are interpreted in a contemporary manner.

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Caring Times Residential Interior Design

Caring Times

Caring Times in a Distinctive Space is a residential interior design of 215 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. Certified green building materials are used, and the whole space is laid out for full accessibility. The use of leather is deliberately minimized. Rooms are organized by function, and grayish white is the keynote color, chosen for a calm and simple effect. Inessential walls were removed to retain natural light. The low beams are concealed and turned into vertical surfaces, and storage is integrated into the circulation.

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