International Design

International Design

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

 

Terra Bolaman

Terra Bolaman is a hotel and cultural complex located in Bolaman, a historic coastal settlement in northern Turkey. The project covers 6605 square metres and includes guest rooms, a spa, pools, an amphitheatre, exhibition areas and stepped public platforms. Reinforced concrete, exposed steel and locally sourced stone form the structure. Stepped terraces follow the steep cliffs and support open spans and natural ventilation. The design refers to the Genoese heritage of the site and links its historical layers with contemporary spatial planning.

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Chuchulab Short Cakes

Chuchulab Short Cakes is the interior design of a short cake boutique in Shenzhen. The 125 square metre space draws on the Southern French coast, using curves that echo the motion of waves. Wood veneers, sintered stone slabs, handmade tiles and marble are combined with greenery to create an airy and calm ambiance. Soft lighting and neutral beige and grey tones support the restful mood. A central island bar serves dining areas on both sides and guides circulation, while semi enclosed seating offers privacy for guests.

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The Mordin Hotel Ghuangzhou

The Mordin Hotel Ghuangzhou is a five star business hotel located in China Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City. The interior follows a modern minimalist style and frames views of Phoenix Lake. Low saturation neutral tones such as off-white and light gray form the base, while deep gray accents and light blue details add contrast. Glass curtain walls, matte light gray stone and fluorocarbon coated metal profiles shape the building. Business and leisure areas follow parallel circulation, and the multifunctional banquet hall adapts to meetings or dining events.

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Taneya Club Harie

Taneya Club Harie is a retail store located inside a department store in Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan. The store brings together traditional Japanese confectionery brand Taneya and Western patisserie brand Club Harie in one space. The design follows a single concept of strata, expressing layers of time. Ceilings and fixtures are formed by layering precisely cut wooden panels shifted by millimeters. Solid chestnut wood and lacquer mark the Taneya side, while light laminated plywood marks the Club Harie side. The flowing curves guide visitors deeper into the store and ease congestion.

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Style Kitchen

Style Kitchen is a restaurant interior located in Kutchan cho, Hokkaido, Japan. The long and narrow space covers 785 square metres and is divided into three zones. Antique wood and stone near the entrance create a casual mood, while the rear zones are more private and quiet. Semi private rooms recall traditional snow huts, and the pendant lights resemble snow crystals. An open kitchen at the centre refers to the Annupuri mountain range. The curtains grow darker toward the back and also improve thermal insulation.

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Luminous Serenity

Luminous Serenity is a residential interior design in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The apartment was created as a calm retreat for a young student of medicine. The design follows the philosophy of wabi-sabi and uses natural materials such as stone, wood, and plaster. Daylight enters through timber louvers, so light and shadow shift through the day. Eco friendly plasters, driftwood, tree bark veneer, and seamless flooring were applied over the existing base to reduce waste. Minimal demolition keeps the original layout, while an open kitchen island links the living and dining areas.

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