International Design

International Design

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

 

Oriental Villa

Oriental Villa is a sales office interior in Huzhou, China. The space covers 650 square meters and draws on the architecture, gardens and water town landscape of Nanxun. Ancient Chinese paintings are reinterpreted through embroidery, ink layering and foil burning. Sculptural elements made of platinum crystal acrylic represent water in several forms. Metal, marble, wood veneer, leather and fabric are used to add texture. Changing light and cultural motifs guide visitors through the space in a calm sequence.

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Cad Coffee

Cad Coffee is a cafe interior set within a former cement factory beside a city park in Jiangsu, China. The original reinforced concrete shell and frame were retained, with partial steel reinforcement. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels bring daylight inside and open the rooms to the parkland. Functional zones are arranged around a central coffee bar and include tiered seating, wooden counters, textile upholstery and multi-functional partitions. Reclaimed wood and coarse fabrics were sourced locally. The space covers 1000 square meters.

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Prive Inventum

The project redefines residential development as a self sustaining urban ecosystem rather than a mere housing compound. Structured as a mini city, the master plan frames sustainability through both continuous green landscapes and a mixed use program that fulfills daily needs on site. Guided by horizontal architecture and informed by topography, the stepped massing generates a fragmented human scale skyline. Residential, commercial, hotel and nursery functions integrate within a fluid spatial system, forming a permeable and continuous urban morphology.

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Sakura Nest

Sakura Nest is a mixed-use development that combines residential, office and commercial spaces in Adana. The site covers 23,585 square meters and holds eight residential blocks with 59 units, 10,000 square meters of commercial area and 600 square meters of social facilities. Organic forms and layered terraces replace rigid grid geometry. Reinforced concrete forms the structure, and the facade uses insulated glass with aluminum cladding. Passive shading, green terraces and rooftop gardens support energy efficiency.

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Terra Bolaman

Terra Bolaman is a hotel and cultural complex located in Bolaman, a historic coastal settlement in northern Turkey. The project covers 6605 square metres and includes guest rooms, a spa, pools, an amphitheatre, exhibition areas and stepped public platforms. Reinforced concrete, exposed steel and locally sourced stone form the structure. Stepped terraces follow the steep cliffs and support open spans and natural ventilation. The design refers to the Genoese heritage of the site and links its historical layers with contemporary spatial planning.

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Chuchulab Short Cakes

Chuchulab Short Cakes is the interior design of a short cake boutique in Shenzhen. The 125 square metre space draws on the Southern French coast, using curves that echo the motion of waves. Wood veneers, sintered stone slabs, handmade tiles and marble are combined with greenery to create an airy and calm ambiance. Soft lighting and neutral beige and grey tones support the restful mood. A central island bar serves dining areas on both sides and guides circulation, while semi enclosed seating offers privacy for guests.

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