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Hair of Umay Rug

Marina Begman Rug Furniture Saturday, 14 January 2023

Hair of Umay

Made in ancient nomadic technique, protected by UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safekeeping, this rug is bringing the best out of wool due to gradient wool shades and fine hand stitching that creates volumetric texture. 100 percent hand made, this rug is made using natural shades of wool plus yellowish tone dyed with onion shell. A golden thread that goes through the rug makes a statement and reminds of the hair freely flowing in the wind - hair of nomadic goddess Umay - protector of women and children.

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Haleiwa Chair

Melissa Mae Tan Chair Furniture Friday, 13 January 2023

Haleiwa

The Haleiwa weaves sustainable rattan into sweeping curves and casts a distinct silhouette. The natural materials pay homage to the artisanal tradition in the Philippines, remade for present times. Paired, or used as a statement piece, the versatility of the design makes this chair adapt to different styles. Creating a balance between form and function, grace and strength, architecture and design, the Haleiwa is as comfortable as it is beautiful.

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Nanjing Hexi Beauty Hospital

Sheng Tao Hospital Interior Thursday, 12 January 2023

Nanjing Hexi Beauty

Nanjing Hexi Beauty is the interior design of a beauty hospital of 480 square meters. The space contains a reception area, a negotiation area, a VIP consultation room and an inpatient care area. The ceiling is made of mirror stainless steel, and its reflections extend the space and soften the existing building structure. Semicircular installations set into the ceiling appear as complete circles of different sizes through reflection. Undulating walls and an eight-meter-long front desk are finished with intaglio decoration. Other materials include tempered glass, marble, latex paint and carpet.

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Taipei Eros Hair Salon

Stephen Kuo Hair Salon Interior Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Taipei Eros

The hair salons is based on the geometry of black, white, and grey colors. The gestures of hair-cutting are translated into the massing of the sculptural entities. The triangular motif shapes the functional cubes and planes from ceiling to floors through the actions of piling, cutting, and sewing. The light bars embedded in the dividing lines contributes to numerous lighting belts, serving as supplemental lighting while solving the condition of the lowered ceiling. They extend and meander with the reflection of the large mirror, shuttling freely between the planes and the three-dimensionality.

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Hangzhou Eastern Garden Private Residence

T.K. CHU DESIGN Private Residence Interior Tuesday, 10 January 2023

Hangzhou Eastern Garden

Hangzhou Eastern Garden is a private residence interior in Hangzhou, China, designed for a family of music enthusiasts. A music room on the upper floor sets the theme of the whole home. Acoustic panels with geometric forms provide sound control and a decorative surface. The sofa was moved from the music room to the hallway to protect the acoustic quality. The original shear wall and stairs separated the dining room from the living room. The stairs were relocated and the wall was rebuilt as a six meter wall of white stone. Materials include eucalyptus wood, ebony and ultra-clear glass.

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Yappy Bookstore Multi-booksote Space

Yu Chien Chiang Multi-booksote Space Interior Monday, 9 January 2023

Yappy Bookstore

Yappy Bookstore is a multifunctional bookstore interior in Taipei, Taiwan, covering 450 square meters. The space is used for reading, film screenings, lectures and music performances. The large beams and columns of the old building are treated as camera frames that guide views across the rooms. Vintage books, bricks, iron, old window frames and concrete are combined, so old and new surfaces meet without a clear boundary. A red book wall leads visitors through the interior. Small openings in the walls bring daylight inside, and a high stage blurs the border between performers and audience.

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