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Uketamo Hotel

Uketamo

Uketamo is a hotel interior located in the Daan District of Taipei, Taiwan. The design turns the idea of acceptance into a spatial journey. A central staircase links the lobbies of three floors, which represent the past, the present and the future. The staircase has a steel frame clad in Italian tile, and the walls carry a hand applied mineral coating with an earthy texture. A seven meter long hand tufted tapestry shifts from deep indigo to pale blue. Surfaces become lighter as guests ascend, leading from urban density toward stillness.

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Realm of Convergence Office

Realm of Convergence

Realm of Convergence is an office and conference interior of 1,322 square meters in Taiwan. The floor holds eight large meeting rooms and four executive meeting rooms, fitted with folding glass partitions and movable acoustic walls that allow many layouts. The partitions run from the raised floor to the ceiling and are filled with acoustic insulation, so parallel meetings do not disturb each other. Cool lighting supports focus in meeting zones, while warm brown tones suit the lounges. Certified low-formaldehyde materials and ultra-clear glass bring daylight inside.

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Rippling Continuum Residence

Rippling Continuum

Rippling Continuum is an interior design for a 208 square meter duplex residence. The 35-year-old home was renovated around soft lines and layered light. A spiral staircase clad in gray-white stone and white-coated metal forms the visual core, paired with a chandelier hung below a skylight. Curved ceilings integrate ducts and lighting, resolving the low ceiling heights. The open first floor links the living, dining, and kitchen areas, while four bedrooms and three bathrooms form the private zones. Flooring combines polished black marble and wood.

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Urban Banyan Bakery Cafe

Urban Banyan

Urban Banyan is the interior design of a bakery cafe in Naha City, Okinawa. The space centres on a sculptural banyan tree measuring 6000 mm wide and 3600 mm high. The sculpture combines lath boards, mortar and artistic plaster, while lightweight 3D-printed resin forms the branches and meets fire safety rules. Exterior signage was not permitted, so the 14.5 metre glass front carries 3 mm acrylic panels printed with semi-transparent leaves. Backlighting turns the storefront into a warm lantern at night.

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CR Park Lane Manor Residence

CR Park Lane Manor

CR Park Lane Manor is a residential interior design for an apartment of about 190 square meters in Shantou, China. A private elevator opens into a gray entrance hall, where a vertical shaft of light sets a calm mood. Warm oak surfaces flow across doors, cabinets and windowsills, and the flooring shifts from dark to light wood to define zones. Structural beams were recessed by 30 centimeters to hold lighting and storage. Sliding partitions let the study join or separate from the living area, and a long dining bar serves both meals and conversation.

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Place of Autumn Green Residential  Apartment

Place of Autumn Green

Place of Autumn Green is a 316 square metre residential apartment designed as a retirement home in Taiwan. Acoustic performance is treated as a core design element, with thick partition walls and sound guide grooves hidden in the ceiling to support cello practice and music playback. Curved glass screens and grille sliding doors form semi open rooms that shift between an open living area and a private music studio. An emerald green marble wall conceals the television behind a sliding system. Recycled Italian stone is used for the decorative screens.

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Moxy Istanbul Hotel Interior

Moxy Istanbul

Moxy Istanbul Taksim is a hotel interior located in Beyoglu, Istanbul. The design covers about 3,500 square meters and was created through an adaptive reuse approach. Lobby, bar, lounge, and retail areas flow into one continuous social space without strict boundaries. Shifts in color, light, and material guide circulation. Industrial and warm materials are combined, and graphics are integrated into the surfaces. Existing structural elements were preserved and supported with lightweight steel framing. Guest rooms offer a calm retreat.

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Four Seasons R01 Residential Apartment

Four Seasons R01

Four Seasons R01 by Escapefromsofa is a residential project designed as an intimate urban sanctuary. Natural materials such as oak, lime plaster, travertine and textured fabrics create a timeless atmosphere, while large openings connect the interiors with the private garden. Seamless spatial flow, modular seating and sculptural lighting transform daily rituals into refined experiences, offering a calm refuge within Istanbul's dynamic urban fabric.

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Hidden Elegance House Residential Space

Hidden Elegance House

Embodying Hidden Elegance, this project eschews flamboyance to explore the interplay of material essence and light. Within an open plan layout, the seamless harmony of grand stone and warm timber crafts a serene sanctuary with a sense of ritual. By utilizing minimalist linear vents and recessed lighting, the design achieves a vast horizontal extension. This simplicity without reduction focuses on precise proportions and raw beauty, evoking a high end executive suite where deep wood and white grey tones settle the mind.

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Xiaoman Hotpot Restaurant

Xiaoman Hotpot

Xiaoman Hotpot is a restaurant interior of 800 square meters in Changchun. The design is inspired by the Chinese solar term Xiaoman and by traditional landscape painting. Raw wood, stone, and rattan are combined with handcrafted ceramics and celadon tableware. Partitions, screens, and platforms divide the open plan into layered seating areas. Vertical greenery and natural material installations add ecological art. Soft indirect lighting supports a calm atmosphere. The intent is to make dining a quiet cultural experience.

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Fusion House Residential

Fusion House

Fusion House is a private residence in Japan designed for a multi generational family. The house stands on an inherited site shared with a Japanese garden, an existing kura and the parents house. A pine tree at the center of the garden guided the placement of the new building. A mixed structure of reinforced concrete and traditional timber construction provides stability and openness. Within the double-height living space, a feature wall of Japanese plaster and hand-crafted washi sliding doors shapes the interior. Daily living areas and guest areas remain separate yet connected.

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Flow of Light Residential House

Flow of Light

Flow of Light is a residential interior design for a high ceiling duplex home. The design uses a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white to create a calm and balanced atmosphere. Silver Fox marble, Black Marquina marble, wood veneer, and bronze mirror add warmth and texture. Mirrored surfaces reflect light and extend visual depth. The first floor holds the open plan communal area, while the second floor holds the bedroom. A central corridor separates the living room and the dining room, guiding a clear traffic flow.

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