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The Gorgeous Land Residence

The Gorgeous Land

The Gorgeous Land is an interior design for the common areas of an apartment building in Taipei, Taiwan. The project covers about 4134 square meters and includes the lobby, the parking area, the reception area on the third floor, and the entertainment and meeting room on the fourth floor. Earthy colors and natural materials such as stone and wood create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Gray and white marble, metal frames, mirrors and light boxes shape the lobby. A transparent partition separates the lounge from the meeting room.

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HD Mengyin Black Golden Series Interior Design

HD Mengyin Black Golden Series

HD Mengyin Black Golden Series is a residential interior design based on the theme of bamboo. The living room contains a mobile electric wine and tea cabinet with three layers. The inner layer is a fixed open display area, the middle layer is a movable electric cabinet, and the outer layer is a sliding door with a hydraulic track. Collections can be displayed or hidden as needed. Folded side-inserted doors slide into gaps at both sides to save space. Cabinets use silver brushed PET and bamboo silver gilding PET, with melamine wood veneers showing bamboo forests under the moon.

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Rose Garden Detached Villa

Rose Garden

The project is located on one side of Fuchun River, which is is typical Hui Style architecture. Atrium and mezzanines design are adopted to cope with the hot-humid climate. The designer removed part of the floor slabs around the staircase to form an atrium, then adopted large windows, so the light can get to the underground floors.The banquet room in basement has a mirrored ceiling with water wave patterns on it, echoing the water-themed statues around the staircase.

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Realm of Mind Residential

Realm of Mind

Realm of the Mind is a residential clubhouse interior design arranged over six floors in Taiwan. The layout separates the public reception areas from the private living spaces. Thick stone and wood create a calm Japanese style, supported by a Karesansui garden and faux stone art installations. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows, louvered windows and screen doors frame views of the mountains and clouds. A suspended staircase with linear lighting gives a light and floating feeling. A subdued gray palette unites the ceilings and floors. The space serves dining, lounging, tea and conversation.

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Tarentum Restaurant with Bar

Tarentum

Tarentum is a Greek-themed restaurant and bar interior in Wuhan, China. The design covers 386 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, including a customer area of 276 square meters, a bar of 20 square meters and a kitchen of 40 square meters. The indoor area holds 36 tables and 104 seats, and the outdoor area holds 6 tables and 24 seats. The main theme is drawn from the karst caves of Mykonos. Artificial caves are formed on steel skeletons covered with fabric, foam and concrete, then sprayed with white cement. Micro-cement, tile and marble complete the space.

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Amblem Furnishing Exhibition Hall

Amblem Furnishing

Amblem Home Furnishing is an exhibition and office interior created inside a former factory building in Hangzhou. The original hall is 60 meters long and 24 meters wide. Office rooms that need daylight are placed along the outer walls. The open center is used as a flexible public area and is lit by an elliptical skylight. The layout combines lines taken from constructivist painting with elements of traditional Chinese gardens. Interwoven stairs and hollow openings form an inner garden with changing views along two verandas.

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