Interior

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Designer / Brand: Alvin Lee Work: Hair Salon Classification: Interior

Salon Trinity

Salon Trinity is a hair salon interior in Hong Kong. The design applies a spa concept to hair dressing, creating a calm escape from the urban setting. White sheer curtains soften the space and the mood. Timber look tiles add warmth. Full height triptych mirrors with concealed lighting make the space feel larger. An oversized round mirror stands outside the washing area as a visual and physical barrier and as the emblem of the brand. The triangular floor area of 80 square meters is planned so that each seat has enough working space and clear circulation.

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Designer / Brand: Xu Studio Work: Cinema and Gallery Classification: Interior

Extra Time

Extra Time Cinema is an on-demand cinema and gallery located on the second basement floor of a shopping mall in Shanghai. The interior covers 800 square meters. A bar stands at the center of a semi-circular space with a radius of 9 meters, so the area can serve as a cafe, a lecture salon, a stage for dance performances and a venue for product launches. The outer wall is wrapped in folded mirrored stainless steel, and the reflections change as people walk past. Curved stainless steel grooves hold light strips and plastic sunlight panels, which glow in blue, green and rose red.

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Designer / Brand: Ian Hau - XLMS Limited Work: Design and Construction Classification: Interior

Mountain Court Apartment

Mountain Court Apartment is a residential interior design for a family of four in Homantin, Hong Kong. The original 1985 layout had two bedrooms; the new plan provides three bedrooms and ample storage. An open kitchen supports entertaining and can be enclosed during cooking. A double curve cove ceiling softens the lighting and eases the low ceiling height inherited from the building. Stone flooring at the perimeter mirrors the ceiling to define the living and dining areas. A custom dining table uses an imported material called Forresso, matched to the display shelf backing.

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Designer / Brand: Chimin Cheng Work: Grand Hotel Classification: Interior

Hexi Corridor

Hexi Corridor is a hotel interior design located in Dunhuang. The project covers 10000 square meters. The door header combines a ribbon form taken from the flying Apsaras frescoes with dome elements common in local architecture. A shallow pool in front of the entrance reflects the building. A narrow passage shaped like a cave and finished with local pebbles leads to a lobby 10 meters high, where the ceiling is treated as a blue sky. The walls combine grey cement bricks with wooden grilles. Local culture and history guided the design.

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Designer / Brand: Kun Peng Lv Work: Sales Center Classification: Interior

The One Mansion Xi'an

Xi'an The One Mansion is a sales center interior covering 998 square meters. The design draws on the culture of Chang'an, the ancient capital that marks the starting point of the Silk Road. A concept named wei-cheng guides the layout of the sales center. The traditional Chinese idea of a round sky and a square earth informs the forms and proportions. Light and shadow are used to create a calm and moderate atmosphere. Empty and solid areas are balanced so that the space carries traces of time.

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Designer / Brand: Minyi Zhang Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Casa

Casa Teppanyaki is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant located in Suzhou, China. The commercial area covers 220 square meters and is divided into five teppanyaki tables and one private dining room. The ceiling reaches five meters in height, and a skylight brings daylight deep into the interior. The iron cooking plate is shaped as a semicircle to reduce the visual weight of the equipment. Materials include white marble effect floor tiles, a steel frame structure and gray marble. Sprayed wall finishes and wood lines add warmth to the space.

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Designer / Brand: Leo Lin Work: Office Classification: Interior

Realm of Transition

Realm of Transition is an office interior design of 275 square meters completed in Taipei City, Taiwan. The interior is based on a medieval nautical theme inspired by the explorer Magellan. Nautical motifs include hemp rope, arched beams, round rods, canvas, ship side boards and oak barrels. The chairman office features a cabin handle and medieval nautical charts. Recycled timber pallets and disused oak barrels were used to support sustainable design, and high-technology printing replaces some actual timber materials.

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Designer / Brand: Journey Architecture Creative Group Work: Retail Design Classification: Interior

Bounteous Mind and Life

Bounteous Mind and Life is a retail interior design located in Xindian, New Taipei City, Taiwan. A three-floor apartment building was renovated into a meditation space open to the public. The design draws on Japanese aesthetics of shadow, tea ceremony and temple culture. Elongated lines and the scent of tea stimulate the senses and create a calm atmosphere. A vertical route leads visitors through layered spaces that reflect different states of life. The project covers 380 square meters and was completed in February 2022.

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Designer / Brand: Kot Ge Work: Residential House Classification: Interior

Yorkshire Villa

Yorkshire Villa is a residential interior design for a four-story duplex lakefront villa in Chongqing. The mountainous terrain places the entrance on the second floor, which links to the third floor and serves as a shared living space for the family. The ground floor opens to an outdoor garden, and the basement level holds a room for entertainment. Walls between two adjoining villas were removed to connect the interiors. A skylight and a tall open void bring daylight into the bright reception room. Natural materials add texture and a sense of comfort.

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Designer / Brand: Piotr Pyrtek Work: Museum Classification: Interior

Hangar Renovation

Hangar Renovation is a museum interior created inside a historic aircraft hangar. The museum presents engineering and technology, and the space also hosts events and performances. The new interior elements follow an industrial style linked to the original use of the hangar. A mezzanine with an open lattice structure is raised three metres above the floor. The mezzanine is set away from the exterior walls to preserve the original building. Steel, brick, concrete and wood are used. The old heating stoves and their installation are restored and shown to visitors.

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Designer / Brand: Kevin Hu Work: School Classification: Interior

Shenzhen Longyuan

Longyuan is a nine year school designed for 3,360 students in 72 classes, mainly serving nearby residents. The campus has an L shaped layout on a narrow site with a plot ratio of 1.24. Primary and middle school teaching buildings have separate entrances and are linked by steps, ramps, lanes, corridors and courtyards. Specialized classrooms are placed between the two levels for shared use. A social corridor divides the teaching and sports areas and holds five colored volumes for group activities. Wood, aluminum sheet and fabric are used indoors, with planting added for a green atmosphere.

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Designer / Brand: Tung Chieh Chen, Chun Hsiao Chou Work: Restaurant Classification: Interior

Lesprit cafe

Lesprit Cafe is a cafe interior located on the ground floor of a building in Tainan City, Taiwan. The space covers 66 square meters and includes a kitchen, a bar and a dining area. Flat marble, matt brass and black and white tile flooring create a calm and warm atmosphere. Laminated board is used for easy maintenance. Blue paint relates the interior to the exterior of the building. A wooden partition was removed to widen the space, and situational lighting with spotlights and chandeliers adds softness. Furniture from the earlier cafe is reused to limit cost and keep a consistent style.

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