International Design

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Sky Spa Wellness Spaces

Kris Lin Wellness Spaces Interior Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sky Spa

Sky Spa is a wellness spa set on the top floor of a building in Hebei Province, China. The position above the surrounding buildings gives open views of the sky. The facade was renovated with large, minimalist floor-to-ceiling windows made of ultra-clear glass and aluminum alloy, bringing the outdoor scenery inside. Interior walls were removed to form an open layout that supports natural air flow, following the Chinese wellness idea of the flow of chi. High-gloss resin panels cover the ceiling and form a seamless surface. The spa offers a calm retreat from the city.

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S House Private Villa

Go Fujita Private Villa Interior Saturday, 6 December 2025

S House

S House is a three-story private residence in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, finished in exposed concrete. Neighboring apartment buildings and a busy road made the blocking of sightlines and noise a priority. Exterior walls of varying heights overlap to form boundaries and a semi-outdoor approach, along which outside sounds gradually fade. The entrance presents rough yet delicate tatami-finished walls. Double-height windows bring sunlight into the living area, where tin wallpaper reflects the light softly. Wide openings cut through the thick walls frame changing outdoor views.

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Huajiang Science Lab Classroom Renovation

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan Classroom Renovation Interior Friday, 5 December 2025

Huajiang Science Lab

The specialized classroom serves as an experimental environment where children engage in fundamental scientific practices such as observation, inquiry, hypothesis generation, experimentation, and inference drawing within the natural realm. As education evolves, classrooms must adapt to contemporary needs. In addition to updating essential equipment, provisions for convenient access to and from the classroom are imperative. Spatial reconfigurations aim to facilitate increased interaction between teachers and students, fostering a relaxed and conducive learning atmosphere.

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Musee Beijing Flagship Store Retail Design

Mo Zheng Retail Design Interior Thursday, 4 December 2025

Musee Beijing Flagship Store

Musee Beijing Flagship Store is a retail interior for a fashion brand, located in Wukesong Mall in Beijing, China. The store occupies 156 square meters and has a ceiling height of 4.2 meters. A continuous wood band framework forms the main structure and carries a modular loop system that displays handbags and jewelry. Three-dimensional printed woven textures and stainless steel art walls are set within the wood framework. The recycled loop concept reflects the brand focus on pre-owned luxury goods and on sustainability.

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T10 Shopping Mall Shopping Center

Alex Chiang Shopping Center Interior Wednesday, 3 December 2025

T10 Shopping Mall

T10 Shopping Mall is a family oriented shopping center located in the core business district of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou, China. The interior serves a population of 1.7 million people within a radius of 3 kilometers. The design compares the growth of a family to the division of cells, and each floor represents a different stage of growth linked to a different group of shops. Sinuous curves outline the space and connect the levels. The project is a renewal of an older closed commercial building, and offers a warm and comfortable place for families of all ages.

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Esk Space Office

Leo Chen Office Interior Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Esk Space

Esk Space is an office interior designed to receive visitors, located in the Binjiang District of Hangzhou, China. The total area of 420 square meters is divided into three zones, with the visitor area as the core. The reception area includes a front hall, a leisure water bar, a seating area and an indoor landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entrance opens the view over the city, and a sunken reception area is placed in the center. Mirror, glass, stainless steel, stone and wood define the surfaces. Lighting differs between day and night.

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