International Design

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The Kungfu Froggy Restaurant

Xiaoguo Rui Restaurant Interior Saturday, 27 July 2024

The Kungfu Froggy

The Kungfu Froggy is a restaurant interior covering 300 square meters. The design is based on the concept of a traditional garden. Bamboo and stone are combined with modern materials such as glass, terrazzo and chrome-plated stainless steel. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels divide the space, and metal elements are placed between them. Partitions near the entrance have a glossy surface with a texture that recalls fish scales. A frog form marks the entrance and supports the brand image. Smooth circulation lines link the dining areas and serve different dining needs.

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Vanke Pleasant Mansion Sales Center

ONE-CU Interior Design Lab Sales Center Interior Friday, 26 July 2024

Vanke Pleasant Mansion

Xi'an Vanke Pleasant Mansion is a sales center in Xi'an, China, with an area of 950 square meters. The first floor holds the reception area and a cultural exhibition hall, while the second floor holds negotiation and project display spaces. Show flats of three different types are placed on the upper floors. Geometric blocks of stone, art glass, wood veneer, hand-made bronze and paper intersect and cut openings of various sizes, framing light and shadow. Simple lines and warm natural materials replace heavy decoration.

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Al Majlis Traditional Restaurant

Ahmed Habib Traditional Restaurant Interior Thursday, 25 July 2024

Al Majlis

Al Majlis is a traditional Saudi restaurant located inside a mall in Riyadh. The interior covers 1,570 square meters and recalls the urban character of Saudi architecture of the sixties. Shifting modules form dynamic alleyways and a varied composition of masses. Guests sit and eat on the ground in groups, and each group is given a closed or semi enclosed room for privacy. Finishes include stucco, matt walnut wood, perforated screens and mashrabiya, combining modern and cultural elements that reflect Saudi heritage.

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Futurism Sales Center

Xin Wang Sales Center Interior Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Futurism

Futurism is a sales center located on a hill in Chongqing, China, with a total area of 1550 square meters. Beyond the reception, sand table and exhibition areas, the interior includes a swimming pool and a film and television hall, so the venue also serves as a leisure club. The design takes inspiration from fireflies in the mountains and from local culture. Glass bricks filter strong daylight and bring a softer light indoors. Fine ceiling lines in renewable PVC wood grain and steel plates meet beige marble floors that extend onto the walls.

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Mook Salon

Takeshi Okuwada Salon Interior Tuesday, 23 July 2024

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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JIS Kuala Lumpur Social Lounge and Bar

TIAN KWEI LIM Social Lounge and Bar Interior Monday, 22 July 2024

JIS Kuala Lumpur

JIS Kuala Lumpur is a social lounge and bar arranged in three distinct sections. The first section recalls the 1920s, with gold trim, changing mood lighting, geometric chandeliers and panels, and wood panel flooring. The second section, named Sakura Modern, uses Arabescato marble pillars with pink lighting and wallpaper for a bright and open atmosphere. The third section is an intimate parlour inspired by a Moroccan tearoom. A colourful glass panel links the areas. Seating is spaced carefully to allow comfortable dining and face-to-face conversation.

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