International Design

International Design

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

 

Longyin Shanfang

Longyin Shanfang is a Chinese restaurant interior located in Nanjing, China. The space covers 800 square meters and is themed on mountain forests within the city. Natural materials such as water, stone, soil and bamboo are used with contemporary processing methods. The layout follows the three distances of Chinese landscape culture, with trees, stones, springs and pavilions forming a layered scene. Holographic laser projection and video create changing landscape images. The design aims to restore an elegant and quiet dining atmosphere based on Oriental aesthetics.

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The Bund

The Bund is a residential development in Shanghai, China, with a gross floor area of 78,917 square meters. The facades follow the three-section composition of classical Chinese architecture and highlight horizontal lines, curved corners and Art Deco details. Chamfered corners are applied to towers, podiums, corridors, door heads and enclosure walls. The buildings are arranged in a scattered layout to create a sense of openness along the street. Lintels and brick walls from the former buildings are combined with modern materials to form a garden of memories.

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Night of City

Located in the city of Hanghou, also known as the tech hub of China, night of city combines various design and construction technologies, artistic expressions, and multi-disciplinary executions to create transcendental experiences within its 46 avant-garde private rooms. The 6,300 square meter, double level venue combines live DJ, karaoke, gaming, a hip-hop club, dining and performances all within the privacy and safety of individual rooms; a crucial design consideration for the post-pandemic era.

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Stonesal

Located in the trendy Nanshan district of Shenzhen, also known as the Silicon Valley of China, Stonesal is a restaurant composed of an interior space of 850 square meters and a lush outdoor patio area of 450 square meters with a total capacity of around 140 seats. Main design features include the double height dry aging room, the octopus translucent central bar, a generous open kitchen, a mezzanine wine showcase, 5 private VIP rooms, and the main dining area with a ceiling height of 5 meters.

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The Ho

The Ho is a renovated hotel lobby interior of 630 square meters in Taiwan. Gray is the main theme, applied to the stairs, flooring, corridors and furnishings. A dome with staggered linear tassels sits under the high ceiling and echoes an art installation below. Marble, black mirror and artificial stone replace the earlier ornate style. Natural light is retained, and adjustable LED lights are placed at the seats. The lobby offers individual work areas, a multi-person forum and a sofa lounge for business travelers.

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Reduction

Reduction is a residential interior design for a home of 148.7 square meters in Taiwan. The original four-bedroom layout was replanned into three rooms and two bathrooms. The plan separates public and private areas, with clear circulation and controlled natural light. Concealed doors and sliding doors integrate windows and cabinets into continuous surfaces. Low-saturation gray mineral coating, hand-textured paint and linear lighting create a calm and consistent look, similar to a gallery. The reduced design allows the furniture and the occupants to stand out.

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