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Sinic Life Sales Center

Sinic Life

Sinic Life is a sales center interior located in the Heart Lake district of Nanchang, China. The design follows a white, modern and simple aesthetic inspired by the idea of staring at the starry sky. Curved forms replace symmetrical layouts, and the interior is shaped by light and shadow instead of added decoration. Terrazzo, gradient glass, plain white patterned marble, metal and wood finishes are used as the main materials. The result is a calm and futuristic setting that joins commercial function with visitor experience.

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Yango Starry Bay Sales Center

Yango Starry Bay

Yango Starry Bay is a sales center located in Dehua, Fujian Province, China. The interior covers 540 square meters. The design refers to the local porcelain kiln tradition. Kiln forms are deconstructed and reassembled with modern methods. Brick units create rhythm through repetition, and arch shapes give the space a distinct character, linking the interior with local history and culture. Materials include brick, waterstone, bronze drawn stainless steel and latex paint. Visitors can study construction plans, meet sales managers and buy homes here.

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Shanmu Store Retail Space

Shanmu Store

Shanmu Store is a retail space for a Taiwanese wedding cookie brand in Taichung City. The store covers 58 square meters indoors and 39 square meters outdoors, and includes a product display area, a counter, two balconies and a restroom. Traditional Taiwanese building materials are combined with contemporary ones. Hexagonal mosaics on the floor represent flowers, and an island of solid wood forms the presentation area. Cabinet doors use rattan weaving. Vintage brick grilles divide the tasting booths and let natural light pass through.

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Air Box Residential House

Air Box

Air Box is a residential interior design for a 275 square meter home in Hangzhou. A suspended box was built in the living room to divide the whole space into two parts. The unusual architectural form creates an indoor outside space, which becomes the main feature of the house. Black, white and gray tones give the rooms a pure and calm character. Marble flooring extends from the corridor to each area and adds a quiet texture. Lighting is used with restraint, and a simple glass door accompanies the wall.

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Hezi Foot Massage

Hezi

Hezi is a spa interior design covering 1100 square meters in Changzhou, China. The plan includes 29 treatment rooms and can serve 80 people at the same time. Pure white surfaces form the main tone of the space and reduce visual distraction. Continuous crossed arches, inspired by the stone houses of a Greek island, shape the walls and ceilings. Frosted paint, broken marble and terrazzo recall coastal sandstone. Arched windows frame views that suggest a coastline. The design brings a calm holiday feeling into city life.

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Undulating Flow Residence

Undulating Flow

Undulating Flow is a residential interior design for a 165 square metre apartment in Taichung City, Taiwan. The layout includes a master bedroom with an en suite, a Japanese style tatami room, a living room, a study, a kitchen and three balconies. An undulating wooden beam ceiling recalls the distant mountains and is echoed by a wavy grey and black carpet. Red lacquer walls with black lacquer sliding doors enclose a changing room. The apartment was arranged to display art and objects collected by the owners during their travels.

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