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Designer / Brand: Han Lu Work: Hotel Classification: Interior Date: Thursday, 7 September 2023

Kun

Kun is the interior design of a hotel in a tourist area of Taichung, Taiwan, with a total floor area of 5620 square meters. The design gives special attention to the arcade aisle that leads to the parking lot and connects the ground floor with the first floor. The arches are formed with iron pipes fixed under the reinforced concrete ceiling at different slopes and angles. Light projected from the floor creates layers of light and shadow. The aim is to turn parking, a common difficulty in the area, into a calm and pleasant arrival.

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Designer / Brand: Ac Design Work: Exhibition Hall Classification: Interior Date: Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Xiangsheng Yunjing

Xiangsheng Yunjing is an exhibition hall interior located in Hangzhou. The design respects the regional character of the site and takes nature and the deer as its main inspiration, joining modern oriental style with art. The main chandelier in the lobby is based on the structure of a honeycomb, and the honeycomb lighting echoes the natural theme. Stone, marble, cloth, metal and wood are combined in a harmonious way. Colors are matched space by space, using contrast to create balance. The intent is to bring a sense of nature into a city of concrete.

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Designer / Brand: Ling-Fang Huang Work: Private Residence Classification: Interior Date: Tuesday, 5 September 2023

House of the Mystic Art

House of the Mystic Art is a private residence in Taipei, Taiwan, that also serves as a workplace, since the owner hosts a live-streamed talk show at home. The apartment is three decades old and covers 152 square metres. The ceiling stands at 2.68 metres, while the maximum height under the beams is 2.13 metres, which created a sense of constraint. The floor plan was replanned to improve circulation and natural light. Ceilings were set at different heights to vary the visual experience. Materials include mineral paint, stone, wood, stainless steel, tile, glass and plants.

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Designer / Brand: SHAO-FONG WANG Work: Business Office Classification: Interior Date: Monday, 4 September 2023

Wall of Hope

Wall of Hope is a business office designed for a company that sells construction materials. The interior covers 86 square metres with a height of 2.6 metres and includes three conference areas. Warm wood and black painted surfaces form the main visual character. Materials include black paint, plywood, walnut, black painted glass and plastic flooring. A large wood panel is placed above the centre of the conference room, with a video wall below it. A display wall and a sample storage cabinet combine storage and exhibition, while varied lighting gives each area a distinct atmosphere.

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Designer / Brand: Arthur Yang Work: Fitness Club Classification: Interior Date: Sunday, 3 September 2023

Whyte Woolf

Whyte Woolf is a fitness club interior in Chongqing, China, covering 1500 square meters. The design gives attention to spirit rather than shape. Contemporary art is used as decoration throughout the club, including figures wearing gas masks. The intention is to remind members of air pollution and to encourage them to protect the environment while they exercise. Terrazzo, artificial wood, steel plate and recyclable materials are used. The elements are kept simple, so careful workmanship is needed to realize the concept.

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Designer / Brand: Isabelle Zhao Peng Work: Clubhouse Classification: Interior Date: Saturday, 2 September 2023

Beijing Club

Beijing Club is a private clubhouse located in Beijing, covering 400 square meters including a central courtyard. The interior is set within a traditional Chinese building, and the design lets the old and the new coexist. Following the concept of Shade Rouge, the original structure was kept and combined with modern elements, while lighting emphasizes the red color and extends it through the space. Metal strips and separating seams mark the joints between the existing and the newly built parts. The courtyard connects all rooms and brings seasonal change inside.

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