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Tokumitsu Taanto Public Restroom

Tokumitsu Taanto

Tokumitsu Taanto is a public restroom interior located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan. The room covers 25 square meters and has a ceiling height of 2.90 meters. More than 3,000 gold leaf tiles cover the walls. Each tile is a 200 millimeter square porcelain tile with a textured surface, finished with hand-applied Kanazawa gold leaf. The tiles are set against a dark background, and indirect lighting is arranged to reveal the reflective quality of the gold. The design applies a traditional Japanese craft to a contemporary public space.

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Cibo Vita Office

Cibo Vita

Cibo Vita is an office interior design of 3200 square meters located in New Jersey. Natural wood, glass and living plants create a calm and healthy atmosphere. Pastel tones and acoustic panels support focus and comfort. The open layout connects flexible work areas with breakout zones for informal meetings. A lobby with a product trial island, made with a quartz countertop and metal framing, offers an interactive experience. An educational center supports collaboration and learning. Green walls, LED lighting and low VOC finishes reflect the aim of a sustainable and motivating workplace.

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Boundless Symbiosis Condominium Public Areas

Boundless Symbiosis

Boundless Symbiosis is an interior design for the shared public areas of a residential building in Taichung. The project covers about 624 square meters. Bamboo Green marble from the exterior facade is extended into the lobby, and a double height frame with clear glass opens the interior toward the street and the nearby parks. On the second floor, structural columns are clad in mirrored stainless steel, so the concrete structure appears lighter. A book gallery and an island style seating layout support quiet reading and shared conversation.

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Industrial Bank of China Bank Commercial Space

Industrial Bank of China

Industrial Bank of China is an interior design for a bank branch covering 1680 square meters. The space is divided into three zones: a lobby service area, a business transaction area, and a VIP area. Universal service counters stand at the front, while teller and advisor workstations are placed in back office zones. Smart guidance, queuing systems, and digital displays support the service flow. Dedicated areas serve seniors, visitors with limited mobility, and children. Low VOC paints, reclaimed wood, recyclable metals, and prefabricated modules are used.

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Greenberg Traurig Poland Office

Greenberg Traurig Poland

Greenberg Traurig Poland is an office interior placed on three floors of Varso Tower in Warsaw. The space covers 5,000 square metres and provides work areas for about 400 employees. The design follows a minimalist approach in light, warm colours, with surfaces of copper, stone and wood. A sculpture and paintings by Polish artists mark the entrance area. Reception, meeting rooms and a coffee point form one open space for presentations and company events. Staff areas use a study layout to support concentration.

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W Chengdu Hotel

W Chengdu

W Chengdu is a hotel interior design completed in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The project covers 26800 square meters, including public areas on five levels and about 297 guest rooms and suites. The design draws on the natural colors of Jiuzhaigou, motifs from Sichuan Opera, and the local history of poets and poems. Neutral stone and wood tones are accented with vivid hues and dichroic glass, which shifts color as light changes. A waterfall installation stands in the lobby, and a fluid stone floor pattern guides guests through the spaces.

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