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In terms of design elements, it is not intended to be complicated or minimalist. It takes Chinese simple color as the base, but uses textured paint to leave space blank, which forms the oriental artistic conception in line with modern aesthetics. Modern humanistic home furnishings and traditional decorations with historical stories seem to be ancient and modern dialogues flowing in space, with a leisurely ancient charm.
Half of the Mountain is a homestay interior located in the Maoshan scenic area of Jintan, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The design covers nearly 5000 square meters of building and interior space, set within a forest on a tea mountain. Traditional materials from the surroundings are used, including rammed earth, clay plaster, gravel, raw stone, timber, local bamboo, clay fired green tiles and black bricks. Guests can join tea picking, tea making and packaging activities. The intent is to present the local landscape, Taoist culture and craft traditions.
Sunny Chinese House is the interior design of a detached villa with four floors and an interior area of 400 square meters. The layout is symmetrical and follows the traditional Chinese balance of yin and yang. A new stone wall outside the window creates the impression of a courtyard. A pitched roof and wooden lintels are used in the tall living room. Calligraphy, paintings and porcelain complete the setting. Glass walls, skylights, a sunroom and a terrace bring in daylight. Furniture based on Ming Dynasty models is adapted for comfort.
Impertial Court Project is a restaurant interior located in the commercial podium of an office building in a central business district. The design covers 2523 square meters and interprets Chaoshan culture in a modern way. The Guangji Bridge is reinterpreted as a feature wall 33 meters long, made of customized glass tiles, which guides visitors from the hall to the private dining rooms. Wavy metal plates with hand-knocked surfaces form the entrance ceiling. Sculpted metal strips, fluted wood and inlaid marble clad the main door facade. Lighting is focused on the dishes to avoid glare.
After School is a shared interior space created for children during after-school hours. The open plan has no partitions, which increases the area available for activities. A treehouse-like ceiling adds the atmosphere of a secret site. Large curtain glass windows bring the outdoor greenery inside, and a reading zone is placed in front of the windows. Changes in floor level define the different areas and form a bookcase. Transparent and reflective materials help avoid dangerous corners. The space supports courses such as cooking, pottery, picture book reading and painting.
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Frame is a sales office interior located in Tianjin, China. The space covers 1200 square meters and is arranged on two floors. The first floor holds the hall display area and a coffee lounge, while the second floor contains a VIP reception and an office area. The entrance foyer is a two-story open volume without partitions. A frame structure of shaped blocks and grilles divides the space and defines each function. Contrasts of light, color, and texture give the interior the character of an art gallery placed inside a box.
Saline Fusion is a sales center interior located in Tianjin, China, covering 1166 square meters. Salt and water are used as themes, and are abstractly transformed into the color, texture and shape of the space. White covers a large part of the facade to suggest salt, giving a clean and light feeling. A large installation in the lobby combines many water droplet shapes into a radial artwork. A droplet-shaped pendant hangs above the sand table. Books and art objects on the shelves add a cultural atmosphere.
Tanyue Mansion is a sales center for a residential property in Nanning, Guangxi, China. The interior covers 680 square meters and follows a symmetrical layout inspired by ancient oriental academy buildings made of wood, stone and brick. The plan moves from the sand table to the negotiation area and then to the book bar. Screens recall the roof structure of the Zhuang, one of the minority groups in China. Two art installations, one based on calligraphy and one on water, mark the secondary lobby and the reception desk. The design joins local cultural elements with modern space functions.
All humans are entitled to be linked with time and memory. The word Eatime sounds like time in Chinese. Eatime space offers venues to encourage people to eat, work, and recall in peace. The concept of time interacts with workshop closely, which has witnessed changes as time goes by. Based on the workshop style, the design includes industry structure and the environment as basic elements to construct space. Eatime pays homage to the purest form of design by subtly blending the elements lending themselves to both raw and finished decor.
This 5-story elevator villa is a newly constructed project that makes full use of the advantages of a multiple-floored foundation for equal distribution. Each floor of the villa has been designed to meet the individual needs and preferences of small families, with a different functional theme. The villa includes a double-car garage on the first floor, a common room for receiving guests and a children’s play area, all of which are connected by elevators and indoor stairs. This innovative design offers a unique living experience for small families.
This single isolated house benefits from a neat and square space, with a central staircase that naturally divides the floor into two halves. The multi-story structure allows for functional units to be arranged on each level, according to the client's needs. The first floor, boasting a height of nearly four meters, comprises a foyer-style entrance, a living room, an open kitchen and dining area for the family to share, as well as a garage in the front yard.
Youngor Fashion Concept Store is a retail interior design covering 5000 square meters. The original building is a half sphere with a glass facade. The interior was fully removed and an umbrella-shaped core tube was built at the center. Random perforations in the umbrella surface allow natural light to enter and create a soft light and shadow effect. The core tube holds an elevator and connects the floors. Wide steps at the entrance serve for product display and for sitting. Metal mesh, plaited bamboo and terrazzo were used.