International Design

International Design

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

 

Whyte Woolf

Whyte Woolf is a fitness club interior located in Chengdu, covering 1800 square meters. The design takes inspiration from the biblical story of the Garden of Eden and reflects on the move from physical labor for survival to conscious exercise that shapes the body. The layout avoids wasted space, while symbolic figures and artistic installations give the simple interior the atmosphere of an art gallery. Materials include glass, aluminum alloy sections, white steel, artificial terrazzo, gypsum and plastic wood flooring.

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Mook

The interior of this salon is made up of uneven oak pieces in the middle of the sawing process. The unevenness of the oak absorbs the light from the outside, giving it depth and allowing it to penetrate deep into the room. The interior also extends outwards, giving the impression of a cave, with the interior and exterior designed as one. The glass facade reflects the activity of the salon in the city, making the movement of people part of the design.

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Fab

Fab is a cinema interior located in Xi'an, China, covering a floor area of 1150 square meters. The design moves a film shooting scene into the main hall, so visitors become both an audience in reality and an imagined participant in a movie production. Custom furniture supports the theme, including a bathtub sofa, director style rest seats and a ticket counter shaped like a set box. A lounge bar and entertainment features such as a claw machine are combined with four viewing halls. Acoustic requirements and seating comfort were considered throughout.

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Heya

Heya is a guestroom designed for Gen Z, the cohort of globally connected "digital natives" who believe customization is the new luxury experience. Thanks to technology, Heya can be dramatically reconfigured by guests to suit their purpose with a space-saving ceiling-mounted bed. The room features high quality and sustainable materials and has been designed to accommodate four guest types: Leisure, Business, Wellness and Long-stay. Technology enabled the room to inter-change from party, to work, to family space via an app, with personalization being a key feature of the design concept.

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Xiabu Xiabu

Xiabu Xiabu is a restaurant interior located in Beijing and covering 397 square meters. The rectangular space is shaped as a symbol of the galaxy, using circles and the elements of point, line and plane. A high bar counter represents the sun, the round seating area suggests the earth, and the seasoning platform stands for the moon. The plan is divided into open, semi-open and private dining zones. Three lighting systems for day, sunset and night change the mood of the room. Materials include terrazzo, fireproof board, latex paint and artificial stone.

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Andalusian Roof

Andalusian Roof is a majlis interior design created for a reception space. The design combines traditional Andalusian and Spanish influences with modern furniture. Gypsum arches carry Andalusian decorative motifs, and the walls are finished with traditional stucco. The floor is covered with Moroccan ceramic tiles set in patterned forms. A fountain is placed at the center of the room to add a calm water sound. Plants provide green accents, while a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams gives a sense of warmth. The space measures 8000 mm by 16000 mm, with a height of 3700 mm.

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