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Sino Ocean Landscape Sale Centre

Xiamen Yitian Design Co., Ltd. Sale Centre Interior Monday, 8 May 2023

Sino Ocean Landscape

Sino Ocean Landscape is a sales centre interior in Mawei District, Fuzhou, China, an area known as the cradle of Chinese shipping culture. The design combines Western aesthetics with local shipping heritage and the character of East Fujian. A symmetrical layout of black metal lines is paired with large areas of wood veneer and light grey marble, forming a simple yet grand space. Warm yellow lighting enriches the colours and adds a calm mood. Ship models and water-themed ornaments recall the local culture. The front display area covers about 510 square metres.

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Sama Furniture Series

Fulden Topaloglu Furniture Series Furniture Sunday, 7 May 2023

Sama

Sama is an authentic furniture series that provides functionality, emotional experience and uniqueness through its minimal, practical forms and strong visual effect. The cultural inspiration drawn from the poetry of whirling costumes worn in Sama ceremonies is reinterpreted in its design through a play of conic geometry and metal bending techniques. The sculptural posture of the series is combined with simplicity in materials, forms and production techniques, to offer functional & aesthetic benefits. The result is a modern furniture series providing a distinctive touch to living spaces.

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Cecilia Armchair

Linda Martins Armchair Furniture Saturday, 6 May 2023

Cecilia

Cecilia is an armchair made from reused and discarded materials. The structure is built from pressed slats of leftover wood, shaped with wide feet and a broad seat so that short offcuts can be used. The backrest is formed by small pieces of leftover fabric tied to a flexible base with foam inside, creating a soft volume and added comfort. The seat is made of discarded leather, which can receive patches and details, so each armchair is unique. The low and reclining form invites rest and follows a Scandinavian style.

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Bailu Residential House

Haoling Yu Residential House Interior Friday, 5 May 2023

Bailu

Bailu is a residential interior design for a private villa in Chengdu. The original building was an American-style villa of 660 square meters, and its layout did not suit the modern living habits of the owners. The space was expanded and reorganized into a simple modern villa of 1000 square meters, while the original exterior was kept. Each room was given a more balanced area, and a billiards room was added on the lower floor. Natural stone, solid wood and marble were used. White surfaces and open areas give the interior a calm and artistic character.

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Tranquility Residential Space

CHEN HUNG-CHOU Chang Kai-Hsien Residential Space Interior Thursday, 4 May 2023

Tranquility

Lights is a residential interior design for a five-story house in Taiwan shared by three generations. Each floor is planned around the taste of its users. The first and second floors use the high ceiling and large windows to create a bright and spacious area for guests. The third and fourth floors hold bedrooms in a simple style with industrial details. The fifth floor is a studio and display area finished with oriented strand board for sound isolation. A new spiral staircase, lit by LED lamps set behind the steps, connects all levels. Natural wood and marble are used throughout.

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Mini Galaxy Japanese Restaurant

Che-Yun Su Yu Japanese Restaurant Interior Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Mini Galaxy

Mini Galaxy is a Japanese restaurant interior designed around the illusion of a vaulted ceiling. A large central beam divides the ceiling into sections, and the alternating heights create a layered look that balances vertical and horizontal lines. The vertical lines of the pendant lights are complemented by a ring shaped grille, which forms the visual centerpiece and creates a play of light and shadow recalling a starry sky. Natural wood is combined with concrete. A double layered transparent facade frames a planted seating area and supports energy saving.

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