International Design

International Design

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

 

Xi Space

Xi Space is a tea house located in Ningbo, China, with an area of 110 square meters. The interior brings together a tearoom, a work area and a display setting for a private collection of tea ware, calligraphy and painting. Bricks, wood, marble and paintings form the main material palette. The layout gives the daily ritual of tea a calm and ordered frame. The design reflects the belief that beautiful objects refresh the mind and that collecting is an act of caring for things rather than a pursuit of wealth. The space is intended for rest, work and sharing with friends.

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Vanke Golden Mile

Vanke Golden Mile is a sales office interior in Nanning, China. The lobby at the main gate is formed by several geometric acrylic shapes that recall the skyline of Nanning and link local culture with the landscape. A flower shop and a light food shop at the entrance give the space a home-like character. Coffee, baking and children areas are placed on the first floor. The model area, negotiation area and sample room are set on the second floor to use daylight and improve visual openness. Warm wood tones, gray waterstone and vintage flooring form the simple material palette.

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Kai Yuan

Kai Yuan is a hotel lobby interior located in Wuhan, China. The lobby covers 20000 square meters and rises to a height of 8 meters. A wind corridor porch at the entrance separates the busy city from the interior and opens a wide view. Tall cabinets and facing screen doors frame the arrival of guests and give the space a generous scale. Cyan and orange-red, drawn from local colors, define the palette. Wood, glass, metal and stone are the main materials. LED screens show changing visual art, adding movement to the quiet space.

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Future Ideal City

Future Ideal City is an experience hall in Guangzhou that presents the idea of a future city. The hall shows homes of the future through the theme of a cloud city, with future, technology and simplicity as the main styles. The outer facade combines mirror surfaces and metal. Stainless steel mirror is used to stretch and enlarge the visual sense of the space. The middle level guides the view through changes of material, while spheres add movement to the lower level. Stacked ABS square tubes form the shape of clouds, and blue figures add warmth and a friendly character.

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Sensory Aesthetic

Sensory Aesthetic is a wine tasting house set among tall trees in the gardens of Mangabeira Palace in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The house is designed to support the collecting and tasting of wine. Natural materials such as wood and stone cover the external and internal walls, and leather is used on the furniture, creating a cozy and intimate ambiance. The wine cellar is air-conditioned and automated. Through an application, the visitor selects a country and LED lights illuminate all labels from that region. An outdoor deck offers further seating.

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Manila

Manila is a spa interior located in Manila, the Philippines, with a total area of 8000 square meters. The design combines the classic architecture of the city with Chinese courtyard elements and joins traditional and modern techniques. Because the air humidity is high, composite wood plastic is used in place of solid wood. The entrance forms a trapezoidal space with modern pillars under extended wooden eaves. The reception area brings together marble, dark wood, cotton and linen textiles. Dark wood floors and furniture with sharp lines create a warm and comfortable setting.

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