International Design

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Boku Restaurant and Bar

Takahiro Todoroki Restaurant and Bar Interior Monday, 10 August 2026

Boku

Boku is a restaurant and bar interior in Guadalajara, Mexico. The design combines Japanese spatial principles with local culture and is inspired by Osaka street food, with takoyaki as the central theme. A curved counter encourages social interaction, and wall textures add tactile detail. Suspended bamboo lighting and natural materials create an organic atmosphere. A mezzanine makes use of the high ceiling and adds functional variety. The venue serves food during the day and becomes a bar and event space at night.

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Znong Shu Ge Book Store

Masato Kure Book Store Interior Sunday, 9 August 2026

Znong Shu Ge

The bookstore represents Ningxia's cultural blend with its elegant design and iconic mid-air crossing bookshelves, reflecting diverse knowledge and interactions. In a high-ceilinged space, these shelves foster a dynamic ambiance, engaging visitors in a nexus of ideas. It transcends being just a book space, evolving into a lively intersection for literature, people, and cultures, thus nurturing a 'vibrant community' that encourages knowledge and cultural exchange.

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Ebb and Flow Residential Interior Design

Ching Tze Tu Residential Interior Design Interior Saturday, 8 August 2026

Ebb and Flow

Ebb and Flow is a residential interior designed to explore the convergence of coastal aesthetics and urban structure. The spatial layout adopts gentle curves and layered materials to reference the fluidity of waves, while maintaining functional zoning. Contrasts between deep leather tones, alabaster finishes, and titanium plated details help articulate visual depth and subtle motion. Sculptural walls and light reflective surfaces are positioned to evoke the glimmer of water, enhancing the immersive quality of the environment.

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Zun Fu Sales Center

Zhijiang Shan Sales Center Interior Friday, 7 August 2026

Zun Fu

The interior design draws on traditional Chinese spatial culture and poetic symbolism, presenting a contemporary interpretation of ceremonial architecture. Inspired by Luoyang's historical rituals, the space incorporates elements such as stone, bamboo, and peony motifs. A linear path organizes the visitor's journey through zones of arrival, negotiation, and reflection. Sculptural lighting and layered materials create a calm, immersive environment that blends cultural identity with modern aesthetics.

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Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore

Li Xiang Bookstore Interior Thursday, 6 August 2026

Chongqing Zhongshuge

Incorporating the splendid landscape of Chongqing in the bookstore, the designer has created a space where the visitors may feel like in the charming Chongqing while reading. There are five types of reading area in total, each of which is like a wonderland with distinctive features. Chongqing Zhongshuge bookstore has provided the consumers with a more fancy experience that they are not able to gain through the online shopping.

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Grand Gate Hiroshima Restaurant

Daisuke Takamiya Restaurant Interior Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Grand Gate Hiroshima

Grand Gate Hiroshima is a food hall located on the second floor of the Hiroshima JP Building and connected by pedestrian walkways to Hiroshima station. The 660 square metre space contains six stores arranged in seven areas with an open concept and few partitions. Each shop has its own character, yet the whole forms a unified composition. The layout follows the shape of the Ota River delta and guides visitors through the retail zones. Materials such as terrazzo, resin and shells recall the pebbles, rivers and sea of the region.

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