International Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
An eco-friendly elementary library built with recycled wood, ample natural light, and a focus on knowledge and culture. Recycled wood creates a healthy environment while reducing energy consumption. Abundant natural light inspires learning and creativity. The versatile space includes reading areas, interactive zones, and cultural exhibits. Join us in this extraordinary library, where knowledge and culture flourish for children's growth.
Continue readingThe most beautiful place where reality seems completely unreal is a desert oasis. Patients and visitors are immersed into a dream-like environment safe and fascinating at the same time. A fun, creative and distracting space inspired by the desert oasis and mirage. Enchanting tree, sensory walls, peek a boo and mushroom pods are all elements stimulating the kid's curiosity and cognitive development. The floor curves mimic the movement of the wind on the sand dunes. The reflective ceiling blurs the space limits and reinforces the illusion effect; the floating spheres add a touch of poetry.
Continue readingXiamen Poly Tianyue is an interior design inspired by the coastal landscape of Wuyuan Bay. The lustre of pearls, the shapes and lines of shells and the movement of waves are condensed into the main design elements. The local Southern style guides the character of the space, while a symmetrical line structure creates a clear sense of order. Patterned floral tiles are combined with the bat totem of Tianyue, and the contrast of black and white supports a simple and elegant effect. A sculptural piano recalls the form of pearl shells, and gold surfaces add a soft reflection.
Continue readingMatsunaga Kiln was located in Fukushima, Japan, producing the designated traditional crafts with more than 300 years of history. One proprietary feature of Obori Soma Ware is its double-layered structure, which enables this daily-use ceramics to hold boiling water and prevents it from cooling down. Designers wanted to incorporate and express this feature in our architecture. Designers believe that the different scales of architecture and ceramics, in the same composition, influence each other.
Continue readingCarefree is a restaurant interior designed for traditional Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu, China. The space covers 1480 square meters and is divided into a refreshment area, a wine area and private rooms. Chinese carved fencing and dim lighting give the refreshment area a secluded feeling. The private rooms are kept plain so that attention stays on the food. A sculpture at the center of the moon gate combines the brand name with ink painting. A wall screen shows plants changing through the four seasons, and bamboo, marble and red brick are used throughout.
Continue readingThe Animal Backbone is a retail store interior located in Shanghai, inside a historic building that once served as a slaughterhouse and is now a cultural and creative center. The space covers 100 square meters and is built with metal plate, mirror and glass. The layout follows the walking track of a cat, and a circle divides the inner and outer areas. Doors and windows allow views between the two zones, while living room, dining, kitchen and bathroom scenes are arranged inside. The design invites reflection on people and animals sharing the city.
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International Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.