International Design

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Moritomi Japanese Restaurant

Moritomi

The relocation of Moritomi, a restaurant offering Japanese cuisine, next to the world heritage Himeji Castle explores the relationships between materiality, shape and traditional architectonics interpretation. The new space tries to reproduce the castle stone fortifications pattern in various materials including rough and polished stones, black oxide coated steel, and tatami mats. A floor made in small resin coated gravels represents the castle moat. Two colors, white and black, flows like water from outside, and crossing the wooden lattice decorated entrance door, to the reception hall.

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Master Suite Country House

Master Suite

Master Suite is an interior design for the main bedroom and bathroom of a country house. The projected area is 42 square meters. Two walls were removed to join three small rooms into one open space. Alternative materials replace natural ones in order to save resources. Vinyl coverings and an ecological deck made from recycled bottles replace wood, ceramic tiles recall bricks, and hand braided synthetic fibers line the ceiling. Shades of gray are combined with wood furniture, copper lamps and many plants. The intent is a warm and restful atmosphere close to nature.

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Huai'fu Experience Center Interior Design

Huai'fu Experience Center

Huai'fu Experience Center is an interior design for an experience center in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China. The space covers 1735.36 square meters. The layout follows the traditional Chinese method of three entries. Canal life provided the inspiration, and the forms of fishing nets, fishing gear and rippled water are refined with modern techniques. The main materials are ancient wood stone, tundla grey stone, silver pear wood, wood grain aluminum sheet and yellow bronze. The intent is to join canal culture with modern living.

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The Impact of White Residential Landed House

The Impact of White

The Impact of White is an interior design for a double storey landed house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The house has a built-up area of 225 square meters, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. White surfaces create a simple and calm atmosphere. Wood and black details add contrast to the white base. Continuous lines on the ceiling link the living area, the dining area and the dry kitchen. White marble runs from the floor to the kitchen tabletop and the bar island. A skylight brings daylight into the wet kitchen.

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Wanda City Exhibition Center

Wanda City

Lanzhou Wanda City is an exhibition center in Lanzhou, China. The interior covers 3000 square meters and includes a reception hall and a sales area. The design draws on the local Danxia landform and on the silk and brocade traditions of the city. Smooth curves, layered geometric forms and refined materials create a calm and elegant atmosphere. A champagne gold railing on the second floor is set against a large white background. Stepped walls extend into the canopy above the sand table, and lighting lines run along both sides of the escalator.

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Meeting Future Sales Center

Meeting Future

Meeting Future is a sales center located in Jinan, China, covering about 1950 square meters. The interior is arranged as a creative art space with the atmosphere of an art exhibition hall. A bright red spiral staircase forms a strong contrast with the white tones. Red decorative balls extend through the space and add a sense of movement. Circles and curves shape a calm and balanced composition within a stable gray color system. Large curved blank wall surfaces support the immersive visual experience. The design invites visitors to think and to imagine the future.

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