International Design

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Elizabeth's Tree House Dining Hall

McCauley Daye O'Connell Architects Dining Hall Interior Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Elizabeth's Tree House

A demonstration of architecture’s role in the healing process, Elizabeth’s Tree House is a new dining pavilion for therapeutic camp in Kildare. Serving children recovering from serious illnesses the space forms a timber oasis in the middle of an oak forest. A dynamic yet functional timber diagrid system includes an expressive roof, extensive glazing, and a colorful larch cladding, creating an interior dining space that forms a dialogue with the surrounding lake and forest. Deep connection with nature at all levels promotes user comfort, relaxation, healing, and enchantment.

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Grand Canal Sales Office

Chao Wang Sales Office Interior Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Grand Canal

Grand Canal is a sales office interior located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, with an area of 1546 square meters. The design takes water as its main theme and refers to the local canal culture of Hangzhou. White exterior wall paint, classical pattern boards, metal frames and floor-to-ceiling windows are combined with white wall tiles and bluestone paths. The natural stone floor carries a continuous wave-shaped pattern. The optimized courtyard layout links the interior rooms with the outdoor landscape features.

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Modern and Nature Residence

Wei Ting Lin Residence Interior Monday, 4 December 2023

Modern and Nature

The design concept of the project is derived from the flying clouds in the sky, which one can admire from the living room of the house. This concept has indicated the enthusiasm of the client towards aviation sport. The modern customized furniture, the application of different materials and achieving passive ventilation are the highlights of the design. The space layout has been remodeled to meet the needs of the family, adding detailed designs to create a modern and pleasant living environment.

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Dreams Chasing Life and Art Showroom

Peihe Xie Life and Art Showroom Interior Sunday, 3 December 2023

Dreams Chasing

Dreams Chasing is a life and art showroom located inside a suburban shopping mall in Shantou, China. The 480 square metre space is used to display furniture and mattresses. The site is a narrow rectangular area with a standard column grid and evenly spaced windows on the north and south walls. Simple geometric volumes are inserted into the structure to divide and connect the interior. An arc-shaped form with an open hole lets the spaces penetrate each other. Concrete, white latex paint, black latex paint and plastic flooring are used.

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Camellia Restaurant

Alvan Suen Restaurant Interior Saturday, 2 December 2023

Camellia

Camellia is a restaurant located in a shopping mall in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The interior combines loft, modern and French styles, responding to the brand and to the mall. Pink flower walls are joined by black tones, gold trim, mirrors and arches, recalling Paris. Pink is used across the design, furniture, tableware and food, including the marble tables, chairs, benches and napkins. The shapes of the chairs and benches recall camellia petals. Antique mirrors on some walls extend the space and repeat the flower walls by reflection.

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Piccola Enoteca Restaurant

Iun Lung Lu Restaurant Interior Friday, 1 December 2023

Piccola Enoteca

Piccola Enoteca is an Italian restaurant interior located in Zhubei City, Taiwan. The design occupies six floors on a narrow site facing the street. Balconies with black handrails shape the facade, while large doors and windows add depth to the exterior. Each floor is defined by a different use and by a color that remains part of one unified system. The basement is formed like a grotto with a mysterious ambiance. An internal courtyard extends the visual depth and draws the view upward to starry lighting fixtures. Materials include hand made blackened steel, marble and wood.

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