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The bookstore represents Ningxia's cultural blend with its elegant design and iconic mid-air crossing bookshelves, reflecting diverse knowledge and interactions. In a high-ceilinged space, these shelves foster a dynamic ambiance, engaging visitors in a nexus of ideas. It transcends being just a book space, evolving into a lively intersection for literature, people, and cultures, thus nurturing a 'vibrant community' that encourages knowledge and cultural exchange.
Gram Games is a corporate workplace interior designed for a mobile game company in Istanbul, Turkey. The design translates the immersive quality of games into spatial experiences. Geometric patterns, layered textures and interactive lighting mark the transitions between areas. The layout balances open work areas for collaboration with enclosed meeting rooms, social hubs and quiet focus zones. Custom artwork, acoustic treatments and ergonomic furniture support comfort and daily use. Durable and sustainable finishes were selected for the commercial setting.
Tiger is a club interior located in the Laoshan District of Qingdao. The design draws on the city, where European buildings stand within an Eastern order. The romantic character of Italian town architecture is combined with the calm rhythm of Oriental courtyards. Round arches, a spiral staircase and shaped ceilings form the main features. Materials include concrete, steel, glass, light brick, gypsum board, stone panels, marble, stainless steel and wood veneer. Light guides movement from the outer areas to the inner rooms, so that the space is experienced as open and free.
Tongli Villa is a residential interior design for a three-level house with a total floor area of about 450 square meters. The layout is open and free flowing, without partition walls, and it includes an attic lounge left without a ceiling. Natural materials define the interior, among them untreated teak, blackened anti-corrosion timber, and hand-applied mud walls. Ornament is kept to a minimum, so texture and daylight shape each room. The design reflects the Miao heritage of the homeowner and supports a calm and slow daily life.
Phoenix Mansion is a sales office located in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, China. The interior covers 1500 square meters on the renewal site of Fenghuang Mountain, close to the Yiwu River. The design concept comes from the regional culture of Fenghuang Mountain and follows the theme of welcoming the phoenix back to its nest. Natural forms guide the spatial layout, the furniture and the soft decoration. The interior is opened toward the nearby parks, green corridors and commercial districts. The aim is to link the indoor space with the local terrain while respecting the surrounding ecology.
Cad Coffee is a cafe interior set within a former cement factory beside a city park in Jiangsu, China. The original reinforced concrete shell and frame were retained, with partial steel reinforcement. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels bring daylight inside and open the rooms to the parkland. Functional zones are arranged around a central coffee bar and include tiered seating, wooden counters, textile upholstery and multi-functional partitions. Reclaimed wood and coarse fabrics were sourced locally. The space covers 1000 square meters.