International Design

International Design

International Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Lynch

Lynch is a commercial interior for a venue that serves as a hair salon by day and as a bar by night. The project covers 132 square meters in Taipei City and holds an entrance, a sitting area, a bar area and a semi open booth. Mirrors, glass, curves, light and shadow recall the style of the 1920s. Brass, stone, walnut, Victorian tile and paint form the material palette. The mirrors extend the visual depth and reflect soft light onto the face, which helps the hairdresser during a haircut. A dark palette and diamond patterns guide movement through the space.

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Cave

Cave is a residential interior design for a home of 152 square meters in Tainan City, Taiwan. The layout follows the owners' lifestyle and their interest in flower arrangement, wine tasting and art. Curved walls and arcs replace square rooms, and extensive paint in gray shades links the flowing lines. Diffused light gives the calm feeling of exploring a cave. Natural teak and other woodwork add warmth to the furniture and corridors. A tea room with a shoji door and rush tatami occupies the most secluded corner. The result is a quiet setting for relaxation and creativity.

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Forest Living

Forest Living is a residential interior located at the foot of Ali Mountain in Chiayi County, Taiwan. The home of 166 square meters was designed for an owner returning to the hometown after a long absence. The open plan follows the path of daylight, linking the space gradually from the outside to the inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows replace solid walls and bring the sky and greenery indoors. Fair-faced concrete walls are paired with wooden ceilings, wooden tables and chairs to add warmth. Wood bookshelves on the first floor extend to the second floor.

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Huawei Flagship Store

Huawei Flagship Store is a retail interior set within a historic building on Binjiang Road in Tianjin. The store covers more than 2,700 square meters and includes a product experience area, a community area, a smart home area, a sports and health area, an art exhibition area and a coffee area. Terrazzo, glass, metal and wood form a simple and modern atmosphere. A diamond-shaped atrium and a sculptural spiral staircase connect the two floors. The restored arcade entrance links the store with the street and offers a place to rest.

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The Poetic Moon Hangcheng Mansion

The Poetic Moon Hangcheng Mansion is a sales office in Hangzhou with an area of 428 square meters. The layout follows an L shape, with the west side along the street used as the main exhibition space and the northwest entrance used to greet guests. A water scene at the entrance introduces the landscape theme. A folding screen partition is made of local silk, and a diagonal wall carries classical paintings and fabric-like materials in rustic tones. Walls and ceilings use an antique wood tone. Rough stone and logs form the art ornaments.

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Yueji Diffuse Space

The essence of Yueji Diffuse Space is to design a tranquil and pure, but exceedingly warm and real space. including spiritual rehab, tea ceremony and yoga. At the top of the room,a courtyard serves as the centre of motion lines and penetrates the entire space. It flows the air of the building, creates a thorough field of view and brings inside the outdoor sunshine. Sunlight will pass through the courtyard into the room, and as time goes, its light and dark system changes.

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