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The floor is shared by two unique professionals- advocates and architects that calls for varied hierarchical orders. Choice and detailing of elements was an endeavor to keep the overall look grounded, earthy and to revive the local artistry and building materials. The blend and application of eco-friendly materials, size of openings, all have been driven by recalling the local climate to make an agreeable environment re-arousing the lost practices together structuring sustainable practice.
White Box is a clothing store interior located in Rui'an, Wenzhou. The store occupies an area of about 35 square meters. The front door is small, and the traditional display window is replaced by a long horizontal window with a wide white surface below. White is applied across the simple box-like structure, and light beams are arranged to highlight the white terrazzo floor. A small loft was added to increase the usable area and to keep the plan well organized. Oak stairs, footlights and light strips connect the two levels.
The parallel "horizontal line" and "vertical line", no matter how they change, can not be intersecting. Only when they cross each other can they be intersecting, and the intersection forms a "lattice". And the lattice is a communication platform, which is the source of the whiskey bar's design concept. In terms of energy-saving and environmental protection, designers used LED energy-saving lamps throughout the entire bar. From the layout, in order to maintain the air quality inside the bar, they build windows from north to south, this can make sure the natural air come through.
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Heytea Lab Shenzhen OCT Harbor is a retail interior design for a tea brand flagship store. The space covers 1300 square meters and is divided into five themed laboratories. The peripheral lab, the ice-making lab, the dessert lab and the illustration lab are placed on the first floor, and the tea geek lab is placed on the second floor. A geometric staircase connects both levels and forms the visual center of the interior. Strip lights and light films are inlaid in the ceiling and the metal grilles. Aluminum foam sheets on the side walls contrast with satin brushed metal.
Modern Jiangnan Beer Music is a restaurant interior in Hangzhou. The design covers three floors and an outdoor area, with a total area of 1200 square meters. A stage and a three meter high LED screen are placed on the first floor. The second floor uses a stand-like layout, similar to a European opera house, so guests above can watch the performances below. Metallic tones from beer barrels and copper are combined with smoky gray granite on the walls, floors and tables. A luminous white beer bottle silhouette, 9.9 meters high, marks the entrance.
Sky Mirror is a sales office located in Tianjin, China, covering 710 square meters. The interior converts a former shopping mall area with dense columns, low floors and limited room. Gently flowing curves form the main axis of the design, creating an environment without sharp edges and corners. The soft furnishing continues the streamlined theme through geometric hanging pictures and artistic sofas. The negotiation area is reorganized so the space feels larger. Environmental materials, such as environmental paint, were used during construction.