Design Lifestyle Magazine

Chee Khiang Low

Showflat

Saturday, 27 April 2024

Ohv

The project is a three bedroom condo showflat. It is intended to showcase a dwelling for a family of four: a pair of young, working professionals and their two preschool children. Conceived during the time of Covid-19 when people started to stay at home for longer periods of time, the apartment was designed to help foster closer ties within the family while giving each person the space they need to work, play and grow as an individual. The unit was reconfigured from its original layout to include more open spaces for shared use to mitigate "cabin fever" from being home for prolonged periods.

Xixi Quan, Kau Chan and Fangru Niu

Multifunctional Bookstore

Friday, 26 April 2024

Parametric Cross

Cross is a multifunctional bookstore created for public reading, salon events, coffee and study. A simple warehouse-like space covers 70 percent of the 780 square meter interior, which keeps the construction budget low. The remaining area holds a large partition installation of 48 Chinese moon gates and western arches, generated with parametric software and prefabricated in a factory. The frames are steel and the surfaces are perforated aluminum panels, with embedded LED strips that soften the material. Gradient colors mark each function and help visitors find their way.

ODE

Omakase Bar

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Takeen

The design of Takeen is inspired by its natural bamboo surroundings. This design integrates plant morphology, particularly bamboo, with its functional requirements to create a sustainable, organic enclave for respite from the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. The biomimetic design emerged from the mathematical interpretation of leaf and branching patterns found in plants. As the entrance, bar, and kitchen walls slowly bifurcate and converge, light cascades down its sinuous form, producing an experience of bamboos intrinsic nature that is unique to Takeen.

Hadeer Rashwan Dezigns

Summer House

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Seashell Villa

The North Coast villa interior design is a perfect blend of innovation and timeless elegance. This turnkey project showcases flawless time and budget management, exceeding the client's expectations with high-quality results. Its balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal is remarkable, with a seamless fusion of modern and contemporary elements. The use of high-quality materials, thoughtful layout, and attention to detail are some strengths that make this design stand out.

CANUCH

Office

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Bitkey

Bitkey is an office interior located in the Kyobashi district of Tokyo. The design is informed by the Bitkey logo, which expresses an infinite world through simple triangular shapes. Transparent logo pattern graphics are layered inside the office to create a structure of infinite patterns. Large curtains along the circulation routes carry the product colors and allow varied use of the space. Visitors and employees move through the building using facial recognition. The free address layout includes solo and four person work booths, a product development lab and a communication lounge.

Elena Prokhorova

Modular Seating

Monday, 22 April 2024

Plump

Plump is a modular seating collection designed for public and office spaces. The seat is made of foam and upholstered in fabric, and the frame is made of natural ash wood. Modules can be combined into compositions that suit both large open areas and small rooms. A single module measures 800 mm in width, 800 mm in depth and 650 mm in height. On request, modules can be equipped with a USB socket or a table. The plinth is either wooden or covered with upholstery fabric. Built-in charging points allow devices to be charged during waiting periods.