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Xiyuan Teahouse Hospitality Space

Cao Sun Hospitality Space Interior Friday, 13 February 2026

Xiyuan Teahouse

Xiyuan Teahouse is a teahouse interior located beside West Lake in Hangzhou, China. The 1500 square meter space includes an elevated central tea platform, eight private rooms, a sculptural bronze staircase with inlaid greenwood railings, and a water feature integrated with the landscape. Handcrafted wood veneers and light toned plaster walls are used throughout. Custom framed windows open views toward the lake. A loop circulation path guides guests slowly through the rooms. The design reinterprets traditional Eastern aesthetics for a modern hospitality setting.

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Cornices New Chinese Furniture

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 New Chinese Furniture Furniture Thursday, 12 February 2026

Cornices

Cornices is a furniture collection inspired by the eaves of traditional Chinese architecture. The collection includes a seat, a flower stand, a palace lamp and a cabinet rack. Each piece is made of North American black walnut and joined with traditional mortise and tenon structures. The curved eaves form gives the furniture a three-dimensional and layered appearance. The joints are shaped by cutting, carving and polishing, and provide strength and durability. The collection brings traditional Chinese aesthetics into modern interiors.

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Top Toy Global Flagship Store

Li Xiang Global Flagship Store Interior Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Top Toy

Top Toy is the interior design of a global flagship store located on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai. The store uses a gamified spatial language inspired by toy packaging and classic gaming consoles. The facade recalls a blister package, and the staircases are arranged like game levels. Colorful character zones, coffee spots and building blocks form scenes that guide exploration. Modular construction and bold colors support the playful theme. The design aims to make physical retail interactive and emotionally engaging for visitors of all ages.

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Rotunda Sale Center

Kris Lin Sale Center Interior Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Rotunda

Rotunda is a sales center interior that also serves as a clubhouse and exhibition space. The design is organized around a central circular hall, which acts as the visual focus and connects the meeting rooms, lounges and offices. A waterfall-inspired lighting feature illuminates the hall. Iridescent glass panels and mirrored ceilings shape the atmosphere, and the glass is recyclable. Large glass panels were bent to follow the curved walls. The open and fluid layout supports art exhibitions and social interaction.

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Garden Within Residence

James Tu Residence Interior Monday, 9 February 2026

Garden Within

Garden Within is an interior design for a residence of about 512 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The layout follows the spiral geometry of the tower, and curved forms in the foyer, corridors and main living spaces extend sight lines toward a panoramic terrace. The entrance foyer holds movable furnishings and a sculptural bar counter, so it can serve as a reception area for events. The dining room sits in a cylindrical volume with four arched automated doors in Silver Fox marble that frame garden views. The tea room converts into a study or a reception room.

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Musubi Stool

Chinen Mizuki Stool Furniture Sunday, 8 February 2026

Musubi

This stool was inspired by the word Musubi. Musubi is an ancient Japanese Shinto concept, and it is the idea that things and life are formed by connecting various things. The shape of this stool is based on the motif of a Mizuhiki bow knot. When viewed from the front, the design is linear, but when viewed from an angle, the seat appears to have a gentle curve. When not in use, it can be folded up for compact storage. It can be easily assembled by simply inserting the parts without using nails or screws.

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