International Design

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Whyte Woolf Fitness Club

Arthur Yang Fitness Club Interior Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Whyte Woolf

Whyte Woolf is a fitness club interior in Chongqing, China, covering 1500 square meters. The design gives attention to spirit rather than shape. Contemporary art is used as decoration throughout the club, including figures wearing gas masks. The intention is to remind members of air pollution and to encourage them to protect the environment while they exercise. Terrazzo, artificial wood, steel plate and recyclable materials are used. The elements are kept simple, so careful workmanship is needed to realize the concept.

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House of the Mystic Art Private Residence

Ling-Fang Huang Private Residence Interior Tuesday, 20 June 2023

House of the Mystic Art

House of the Mystic Art is a private residence in Taipei, Taiwan, that also serves as a workplace, since the owner hosts a live-streamed talk show at home. The apartment is three decades old and covers 152 square metres. The ceiling stands at 2.68 metres, while the maximum height under the beams is 2.13 metres, which created a sense of constraint. The floor plan was replanned to improve circulation and natural light. Ceilings were set at different heights to vary the visual experience. Materials include mineral paint, stone, wood, stainless steel, tile, glass and plants.

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Formal Wear Store

Bezmirno Architects Store Interior Monday, 19 June 2023

Formal Wear

Mens clothing stores are often offering neutral interiors that negatively affect the mood of visitors and therefore reduce the percentage of sales. In order to attract people not only to visit a store, but also to buy products that are presented there, the space should inspire and spreed a good cheer. That is why the design of this shop uses special features inspired by sewing craftsmanship and different details that will attract attention and spread a good mood. The open-space layout that devided into two zones is also designed for the customers freedom during the shopping.

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Yulanshan Sales Center

Ngz Design Sales Center Interior Sunday, 18 June 2023

Yulanshan

CR Land Yulanshan is a sales center located in Lanzhou. The interior covers 3261 square meters and is organized on high and low levels. Stone is the main material. In the reception lobby, a lampshade carved from a single stone echoes a stone background wall. Marble surfaces are rough cut with a precise cutting machine and then carved, which creates a subtle play of light and shadow. The staircase is deconstructed into a sculptural volume that links the art gallery and the exhibition hall. The design follows a simple and elegant style that reflects local culture.

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Riverview Villa Residence

Fan Wu Residence Interior Saturday, 17 June 2023

Riverview Villa

Riverview Villa is the interior design of a four story single family house in Chongqing, China. The house stands with the mountain behind it and faces the Yangtze River. A four dimensional decomposition method shapes flowing public spaces that connect across the floors, and glass walls blur the line between inside and outside. Four bedrooms face the river to keep privacy and comfort. Two light patios bring daylight and air circulation to the rooms near the mountain. A garden lawn and an infinity pool extend the living space toward the river landscape.

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WE Retail Space

Chen Fengfeng,Jiang Baoyi Retail Space Interior Friday, 16 June 2023

WE

We Jewelry is a retail interior designed for a jewelry brand and located in Fuzhou, China. The shop covers 45 square meters. The display cabinets are shaped after travel cases and are embedded in shelving, so more pieces can be shown within a limited area. Metal rivets on the window and on the cabinets add a refined detail. The window uses a grid pattern, with white open cells and orange closed cells. Burning orange is the main color of the space. Light sources of different color temperatures are placed to make the jewelry appear brighter.

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