International Design

International Design

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

 

Tongrentang

Tongrentang Zhima Health is an experience store located in Beijing. The store covers 5000 square meters on three floors. Dietary supplements, nourishing food and health care products that include health technology are offered in one place. Large areas of contrasting materials, such as solid wood and brass, are applied in the interior. From the ground floor upwards, four themes are presented, namely inquiry, food, convalescence and cure. The store also serves as a comfortable social space for customers.

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Strata Naha

The project plans to create a unique 'city resort' hotel in the heart of Naha-city, Okinawa. The name "Strata" was inspired by the land's rich nature and culture, which means layers of earth; it aims to discover layers of preexisting cultural gems and adding new layers of value to the ongoing cultural contents. The project also aimed to create a hotel that connects with the local community; original textiles are incorporated in a modern interior design by collaborating with local traditional artisans.

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Qianjiang House

Qianjiang House is a sales center located in Hangzhou, China, covering 2000 square metres. The interior is fully assembled from prefabricated parts, and the recyclable construction supports a green and healthy concept. A Mobius strip, a symbol of the infinite cycle, is expressed as a visible visual form. Spiral pendant lamps recall a ribbon in motion within the large space. The negotiation area uses soft light colours, leather and silk fabric inspired by the Jiangnan oil-paper umbrella. Furniture is detachable and washable where possible, and the air purification system is closely controlled.

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Rongxin Zhongliang

Rongxin Zhongliang is a sales center located in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The interior covers an area of 509 square meters. Large glass surfaces connect the indoor space with the outdoor landscape and bring natural light and shadow inside. The arrangement of the column grid improves the scale and openness of the space. An art installation is placed near the stair as a focal point. Materials include black and white root marble, imitation Carrara white marble brick, brushed imitation copper stainless steel and oak wood finish. The design expresses modern Oriental aesthetics.

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Hanhua Tianmashan Hotspring Resort

Hanhua Tianmashan Hotspring Resort is an interior design project in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, covering 1053 square meters. The design draws on nature and local customs. Black, red and cyan are used for the screens, flowers, porcelain, sculpture and silverware. Fabric weaving, rattan weaving and wood engraving shape an elegant cultural space. A large pendant piece inspired by local batik and weaving forms the visual focus. The intent is a calm and refined setting that links local culture with contemporary interior design.

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The Osmanthus Grace

The Osmanthus Grace is a sales center in Wenzhou, China, built on a site of 450 square meters. The linear building stands between Cui Wei Mountain and Ou River, with one part reaching the water. A series of connected sub-spaces of different scales leads visitors from dark areas to bright ones. Inclined ceilings lower sightlines toward the landscape, and a sunken area defines the meeting zone. Wide facades shaped like long paintings reduce the separation between indoor and outdoor. Wood, stone and plants are the main materials. The plan also allows future changes of use.

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