International Design

International Design

International Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Yuefenghua

Yuefenghua is a sales center interior located in Hangzhou, China, covering 300 square meters. The design follows the concept of seeing the future. Three frames are inserted into the entrance, the discussion area and the sand table area. The frame at the entrance is combined with transparent acrylic brick, so visitors can view the whole space from outside. The frames in the discussion area and the sand table area use colored acrylic brick to enclose the main areas and attract attention. Black and white marble, clear acrylic and Klein blue create contrast and a rich play of light.

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New Century Magic

New Century Magic is a hotel interior design for families in Zhejiang, China. The project covers 9000 square meters and was completed in June 2019. The lobby and corridors use bright colors and playful forms inspired by a tube game played by Chinese children. A tubular device with openings at different heights invites both adults and children to take part, and it also conceals cables. Children reach the upper floors through tree houses and slides, while adults use elevators. The guest rooms stay calm and simple, so the hotel also suits business travelers.

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New Age Transformation

New Age Transformation is an incubation center created inside a former factory building in Beijing, China. The 1600 square meter space occupies Plant No. 8 in an old warehouse storage park. The original character is preserved, with red brick walls kept and ceiling structures left exposed. Minimal decorative materials are used. The concept of architecture within architecture introduces three-dimensional thinking and multilevel extensions to the large hall. Glass curtains add transparency. Cafes, restaurants, libraries and shared offices support new technology and culture businesses.

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The Mixc Kunshan

The MIXc Kunshan is a children themed public area inside a shopping mall in Kunshan, China. The renovated space covers 4500 square meters on the third floor, where most shops serve children and families. The design draws on Kunqu Opera, a traditional art form born in Kunshan. Elements such as cloud collars, long sleeves, headdresses, stage makeup and musical instruments are translated into simple cartoon forms and applied to large installations, signboards and guardrails. Custom soft furnishings work as seats and as interactive points along the route.

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Ivy

Criteria such as economic efficiency, fast implementation and create a new atmosphere in town were important design challenges to consider, so focus on available resources in the project area was chosen as problem-solving approach. Assets that can meet the above demands and also improve the design quality. There are many cement block factories in this area. A modular material that can shape the project with all of the proposed criteria. Along with the pure texture and neutral color of the block, a supplement such as Ivy was chosen which plays an important role in the space vitality.

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Zhonghai Wanning

Zhonghai Wanning is a sales office interior located in Wanning, Hainan. The project covers 1958 square meters. Curved and flowing lines shape the rooms, and doors modeled on cruise ship openings divide and reorganize the plan. Wood grain aluminum panels cover the walls and ceiling, giving flame retardant and moisture resistant surfaces suited to the tropical climate. The service desk combines jazz white stone with stainless steel. Sandstone, granite, wood and crushed stone recall the former fishing village, while warm lighting supports comfortable conversation.

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