International Design

International Design

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

 

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is a residential interior design for a family of four in an apartment of 92.5 square meters. The layout includes a master bedroom, a children's room, a study, a living room and a dining and kitchen area. A glass partition encloses the study, letting natural light pass through and keeping contact with the social area. Entrance cabinets, shelves and the television wall are combined into one unit to increase storage. A bunk bed and staircase drawers add further storage. Walnut, white and light gray tones create a calm setting.

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Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue is a life lab center and sales space located in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. The interior covers 1391 square meters. The layout follows the angular form of the building and uses obtuse fold lines that widen views, bring in natural light and remove sharp corners. A central showcase opens onto an outdoor area that unites a stage, a fashion store and a cafe, while a separate exhibition zone remains quiet. Wood, limestone and treated terrazzo are used, and native plants improve indoor air quality.

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Time Imprint

Time Imprint is a residential house designed for elderly residents in a rural setting near Suzhou. The three-story building covers 680 square meters and combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with accessible planning. Anti-slip rubber flooring, handrails along the main passage, an elevator and a ground floor bathroom reduce walking distances and the risk of falls. Diatomaceous earth walls, carbonized bamboo, oak flooring and granite are used as finishes. Rainwater recycling, low-emissivity skylights and modular vertical planters with drip irrigation support sustainable living.

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Takumi

Takumi is a restaurant interior built around robatayaki, a Japanese method of grilling food on an open square grill. The layout is arranged like a theater. Curves and high ceilings shape the space, and staggered seating gives every guest a clear view of the chef's counter. Metal mesh, mosaic tiles, glass bricks and terrazzo flooring add transparency and depth. Orange-red tones recall the warmth of fire, while gray tones balance the scheme. Semi-open dining areas and private booths improve privacy. The venue covers 264.4 square meters.

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Central Mansion

Central Mansion is a residential housing project built in Hainan. The project covers 128600 square metres and is arranged as two clusters joined by a landscape life axis, forming a plan of one axis and multiple clusters. A community theme garden offers shared outdoor space for all ages. High-rise areas shape the facade image along the urban expressway, while multi-storey areas support quieter private living. Facades use beige coarse sand stone paint with champagne aluminium panels that recall the coconut trees of Hainan.

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Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is a cafe interior located in Taiwan. The project converts a former warehouse into a dining space of 165.2 square meters. The layout includes a counter, a seating area, a sofa area and a bar area. Retired machinery from the earlier years of the brand is displayed as decor. Steel beams in the gable roof are combined with warm wood accents, and conduits along the beams support lighting and air circulation. Concrete, steel and iron are left with minimal finishing. Six skylights bring in natural light. Guiding lines on the floor connect the ordering area with the dining area.

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