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Jacksam Yang

Hair Salon

Monday, 5 October 2026

Island

Island is a hair salon set inside a forty-year-old house of 165 square meters. The renovation avoids elaborate decoration. Recycled decorative logs replace interior walls and act as divider screens, creating a see-through effect, a brighter room and a simple, clear flow. Abundant green foliage and climbing plants fill the space. A gravity-powered watering system based on siphon theory replaces mechanical irrigation, filling eleven tanks evenly and adding the sound of dripping water. The design brings natural elements into an urban setting.

Zhihong Hu

Retail Space

Sunday, 4 October 2026

Leding Bespoke

Leding Bespoke is a retail space designed for a made-to-measure menswear tailor in Shaoxing, China. The main entrance is on the second floor and is reached by a staircase framed with blue laminated glass. A sculpture named Time Flow, formed by 698 movable cubes of 100 millimetres each, stands at the centre of the space. Circulation is arranged around Time Flow, with areas for measuring, cutting and sewing. Finishes include polished white tile, textured white paint, black matte metal and white terrazzo. Old tools and 3D printed body props recall the handmade tailoring process.

Khozema Chitawala

Boutique Hotel

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Devi Ratn

Devi Ratn is a boutique hotel interior located in Jaipur, India, set against views of the Aravalli Hills. The scheme is built around the theme of Ratn and reflects the heritage of the city. Glistening ceiling designs and lighting elements shape the main spaces. In the lobby, the existing red chevron flooring was retained, while colourful decor items, furniture arrangements and customised soft furnishings inspired by peacocks and butterflies balance the red envelope. Green materials such as fibre cement boards and stone laminates were used.

Hongfei Yan

Hotel Reception Center

Friday, 2 October 2026

Joelalli Resort

Joel Alli Resort is a hotel reception center located in the Moganshan Scenic Area in Deqing, China. The interior covers 580 square meters at the foot of a mountain. The design connects the building with the surrounding nature. Natural elements such as mountains, water, clouds and bamboo guide the layout. Ceiling heights and widths change according to the function of each area. Glass walls extend the view from cloud-shaped lanterns to the distant hills. The lobby desk is made of century-old wood, cut to show its original growth rings.

Hsu Fu Chu

Amenity

Thursday, 1 October 2026

Fairy Tale Forest

Fairy Tale Forest is an amenity space of 950 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The interior follows a loop layout that makes the narrow area varied and interesting. Arcs of different sizes divide the space by function and form the public art theme. An arc-shaped flower stand of black-grey stone greets people at the entrance. Water features, greenery and animal sculptures create a storybook setting. Multi-layer planting balances humidity and temperature, lets air circulate and brings in sunlight, so the use of air conditioning and lighting is reduced.

Zuling Weng

Leisure Space

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Gemtree Club

Gemtree Club is a leisure and wine tasting space in Fuzhou that covers 200 square meters. In the entrance hall, an arc-shaped wine cabinet extends from the facade to the ceiling. Linear light belts run from the ceiling to the walls and shape the depth of the space. Wine-red artistic paint is used throughout the clubhouse to create a mellow and elegant atmosphere. A wooden grating partition of dense square blocks divides the reception area from the wine tasting area. Beneath the staircase, a small landscape of white sand and stones is placed near the tea table.

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