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Takumi Jewelry Cabinet

Takumi

Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that combines Japanese craft principles with contemporary furniture construction. The cabinet has fifteen drawers with chamfered edges and a concealed sliding system that works without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and fitted with removable suede dividers for flexible organization. The brass handle is cast by the lost-wax method using reclaimed offcuts. The design turns the storage of personal jewelry into a calm and attentive routine.

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Ryokan Ohana Hotel

Ryokan Ohana

Ryokan Ohana is a traditional inn located within a nationally designated scenic site in Yanagawa, Japan. The four-storey building has a total floor area of 3,859.95 square metres and offers 20 guest rooms in eight categories, ranging from 34 to 87 square metres. Three room types were rebuilt while preserving original floor pillars, lintels, thresholds and ceiling materials. Local crafts such as Yame lanterns, Yame stone, rush-grass tatami mats and black plaster are used. The guest rooms frame views of the restored garden and the historic residence.

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Ciftci Towers Residence Interior Design

Ciftci Towers Residence

Ciftci Towers Residence is an interior design for a high rise apartment in Istanbul. The apartment covers 346 square meters and includes a living room, a kitchen, a master suite, a guest suite and a private gym. Mirrored ceiling panels with a concealed suspension system extend the perception of height. Brushed stainless steel wall cladding with lambri detailing and full height glazing help control glare and light diffusion. Open planning connects the lounge, dining and kitchen areas, while the private rooms remain acoustically buffered.

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W Chengdu Hotel

W Chengdu

W Chengdu is a hotel interior design completed in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The project covers 26800 square meters, including public areas on five levels and about 297 guest rooms and suites. The design draws on the natural colors of Jiuzhaigou, motifs from Sichuan Opera, and the local history of poets and poems. Neutral stone and wood tones are accented with vivid hues and dichroic glass, which shifts color as light changes. A waterfall installation stands in the lobby, and a fluid stone floor pattern guides guests through the spaces.

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Frequency Furniture

Frequency

Frequency is a limited edition furniture collection composed of a lounge chair, lamp, chair, and side table, each inspired by sound frequencies associated with healing and emotional balance. Made from polished aluminum, the pieces were developed using sound visualizers and digital modeling, then crafted through traditional casting techniques. The collection transforms intangible sound waves into tactile, sculptural forms that invite sensory interaction and emotional connection.

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Phoenix Mansion Sales Office

Phoenix Mansion

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.

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