International Design

International Design

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

 

Starry Gaze

Starry Gaze is a wedding banquet hall in Wuhan, China, designed for both young couples and their parents. The hall combines modern and traditional styles to suit the tastes of different generations. Lighting changes and adjustable installations allow the space to shift between a simple modern setting and a traditional Chinese wedding venue. A crystal pavilion hangs from the ceiling, with varying heights and a layered form inspired by the pointed roofs of ancient Chinese buildings. Mortise and tenon joints are used to form a stable structure.

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Yiheng Investment Management

Yiheng Investment Management is an office interior in Zhejiang, China, with a total area of 660 square meters. The design is themed with water. Curved ceiling forms and flowing light belts link the work areas and soften the boundaries between zones. The entrance hall combines curved elements, a large round ceiling with a light film form, and an LED wall with lamp belts on both sides. Partially atomized glass divides the showroom from the negotiation room and brings in outdoor light. The layout supports free movement and also protects privacy.

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Cathay Ins

Cathay Ins is an office interior designed as the digital technology development center of an insurance company. The 998 square meter space combines classic industrial elements, such as metal pieces, track lights and air ducts, with a neat and modern style. A serene ocean blue canopy marks the central multifunctional area, while the original structure and the exposed pipes remain visible. Saturated sofas and earthy colored chairs add warmth to the cool frame. Movable partitions and sliding doors allow the layout to be changed.

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Lynch

Lynch is a commercial interior for a venue that serves as a hair salon by day and as a bar by night. The project covers 132 square meters in Taipei City and holds an entrance, a sitting area, a bar area and a semi open booth. Mirrors, glass, curves, light and shadow recall the style of the 1920s. Brass, stone, walnut, Victorian tile and paint form the material palette. The mirrors extend the visual depth and reflect soft light onto the face, which helps the hairdresser during a haircut. A dark palette and diamond patterns guide movement through the space.

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Cave

Cave is a residential interior design for a home of 152 square meters in Tainan City, Taiwan. The layout follows the owners' lifestyle and their interest in flower arrangement, wine tasting and art. Curved walls and arcs replace square rooms, and extensive paint in gray shades links the flowing lines. Diffused light gives the calm feeling of exploring a cave. Natural teak and other woodwork add warmth to the furniture and corridors. A tea room with a shoji door and rush tatami occupies the most secluded corner. The result is a quiet setting for relaxation and creativity.

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Forest Living

Forest Living is a residential interior located at the foot of Ali Mountain in Chiayi County, Taiwan. The home of 166 square meters was designed for an owner returning to the hometown after a long absence. The open plan follows the path of daylight, linking the space gradually from the outside to the inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows replace solid walls and bring the sky and greenery indoors. Fair-faced concrete walls are paired with wooden ceilings, wooden tables and chairs to add warmth. Wood bookshelves on the first floor extend to the second floor.

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