International Design

International Design

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

 

Undulating Flow

Undulating Flow is a residential interior design for a 165 square metre apartment in Taichung City, Taiwan. The layout includes a master bedroom with an en suite, a Japanese style tatami room, a living room, a study, a kitchen and three balconies. An undulating wooden beam ceiling recalls the distant mountains and is echoed by a wavy grey and black carpet. Red lacquer walls with black lacquer sliding doors enclose a changing room. The apartment was arranged to display art and objects collected by the owners during their travels.

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Furniture Pavilion S

Furniture Pavilion S is a temporary furniture showroom designed for a trade fair in Shanghai. The pavilion covers 150 square metres and is built from 821 pieces of prefabricated standard size plywood, which allow assembly or disassembly on site within 48 hours. Steel forms the rest of the structure, and the hyperboloid roof is covered with semi-transparent tensile fabric that spreads sunlight evenly. Stacked modular plywood units also serve as display coves. After the exhibition, the pavilion was transformed into 410 sets of tables and chairs for a nearby community.

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Parallel Universe

Parallel Universe is a residential interior design for a home of 905 square meters. The design combines Art Deco details with a modern approach. Geometric wheat ear elements appear throughout the space, and marble and copper metal are used as complementary materials. The color scheme is based on black, gold, gray and white. Two bedrooms are placed on the ground floor, one behind the living room for the elders and one near the dining and leisure area. Three generations can live together without disturbing each other.

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HCH Fashion Boutique

HCH is a fashion boutique located in a modern shopping mall. The design draws on the symmetrical columnar hall, which recalls the plan of a classic basilica. The interior therefore shifts from a commercial character to a sacred one. The layout is also based on ancient Greek temples and the visual axis principles of the Acropolis. Three pink bridges are arranged to point toward each other and guide visitors through the deep space. Mannequins can be inserted into holes in the bridge surfaces to form a runway. Glassfibre reinforced concrete, terrazzo and steel are used.

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Delicacy of Nature

Delicacy of Nature is a residential sales center located in Shandong, China, completed in 2019 and covering 1800 square meters. The interior brings together oriental philosophy and a modern aesthetic. The reception lobby creates a calm and scholarly atmosphere. Delicate marble and mortise-and-tenon structures recall traditional craftsmanship. Black, white and grey tones are used throughout. The open meeting area is decorated with oriental paintings, while stones from Zibo and a ceiling installation complete the space.

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The Winding Sunlight

The Winding Sunlight is a picture book library designed for preschool children. The layout is open and flexible, and areas are not strictly divided. Free curves, arcs and three-dimensional geometric forms guide movement through the space. Mustard green and turkey blue are combined with wooden materials for a calm and lively tone. Functions are hidden within cabinets, and rounded windows frame the views. Curved bookcases, a spiral reading room, a curved ladder and a wooden grid ceiling encourage free exploration by young children.

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