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Hone Shelf

Hone

Hone shelf is a timeless and magnetic design inspired by natural forms, and arises as a reinterpretation of a traditional shelf through a conceptual alteration of the physical properties of the material. In this way, the solid wood becomes elastic in a conceptual way. By doing so, the vertical supports stretch outwards isolating the horizontal planes, giving movement to the whole piece and promoting load transmission. The aim is to highlight the organic essence of the piece, its living personality and to contrast the strength of its mass with the lightness and subtle contact with the ground.

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Oita Soho Modern Japanese Restaurant

Oita Soho

Oita Soho was designed to create a sophisticated, relaxing space with Japanese influences and carrying some of the identity established in Oita’s first restaurant, informal and verdant with plants throughout. The space required more than the conventional approaches of minimalistic modern Japanese design to deliver a distinct, remarkable experience that is a synthesis of aesthetic and cultural elements. The work was inspired by the Tanizaki essay "In Praise of Shadows" which discusses the use, meaning and aesthetics of darkness and shadows in Japanese art, design and architecture.

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Sky Spa Wellness Spaces

Sky Spa

Sky Spa is a wellness spa set on the top floor of a building in Hebei Province, China. The position above the surrounding buildings gives open views of the sky. The facade was renovated with large, minimalist floor-to-ceiling windows made of ultra-clear glass and aluminum alloy, bringing the outdoor scenery inside. Interior walls were removed to form an open layout that supports natural air flow, following the Chinese wellness idea of the flow of chi. High-gloss resin panels cover the ceiling and form a seamless surface. The spa offers a calm retreat from the city.

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Maru Maru Lash  Eyelash Beauty Salon

Maru Maru Lash

Maru Maru Lash is an eyelash beauty salon in Taipei, Taiwan, covering an area of 78 square meters. The original space was narrow and irregular, only 3.3 meters wide, and received no natural light from neighboring buildings. Curved lines shaped like eyelashes flow through the interior and echo the brand logo. Glass bricks at the entrance let daylight enter while privacy is kept. Curtains made of corn fiber divide the rooms and cast soft shadows. Mineral paint absorbs air pollutants. Each treatment room is independent, so care is given without disturbance.

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House of Light Well Residence

House of Light Well

House of Light Well is a residential interior design for a row house about 30 meters long. The original building is divided into front and rear sections by a central light well. The light well is transformed into a core space similar to an outdoor square, and all rooms are reached through it. An open staircase wraps around the light well, and multi-level platforms hold areas for reading, work, fitness, children's play and entertainment. A tree stands at the center. Glass brick walls and stepped terraces add privacy and reduce street noise.

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Cohesion Residential Sample House

Cohesion

Open the door, the sunbeam avenue welcomes the guest with the gentle wood arrangement and fair-faced concrete features, then eye the art of imperfection. Strip light and hardware embellishment word the modern fashion also enhance an understated vogue for this residence. Utilize clear glass for an open cabinet to meet the requirement for display, remove the door and partition to accentuate the texture of materials and roomy placement so that the guest might expand their imagination and then increase the possibility of further consultation.

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