International Design

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The Rossmore Penthouse Condominium

Art Nesterenko Condominium Interior Wednesday, 27 August 2025

The Rossmore Penthouse

The Rossmore Penthouse is a three-level residence located within an apartment building in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. The interior covers 7,000 square feet and includes four bedrooms and a private roof with a pool. The design is inspired by Art Deco elements. Natural materials and cross laminated timber are used for floors, walls and roofing, creating an open and airy character. A sculptural staircase wraps around an open-sky garden, bringing daylight and outdoor views into the interior. The design joins the historic character of the neighborhood with contemporary interior design.

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Bodu Resort Hotel

Can Zhang Hotel Interior Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Bodu Resort

Bodu Resort is a resort hotel located in Xishuangbanna, China. The hotel stands on a cliff forty meters above the ground and faces a rubber forest and a tropical rain forest. A suspended glass box extends from the building toward the surrounding trees and opens the interior to the landscape. Teak and old elm form the main structure. Brick, stone and woven bamboo, common in local villages, echo the regional culture. Local materials were selected to reflect local color and texture. The project covers 4000 square meters.

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El Lissitzky Business Lounge

Hans Maréchal Business Lounge Interior Monday, 25 August 2025

El Lissitzky

The new terminal is designed in Russian constructivist style. The imposing ceiling in the lounge is a representation of the supremacist style of El Lissitzky which he called Proun, "the stage where someone changes from painting to architecture". By adopting the architectural columns in the ceiling design it was possible to divide the lounge into zones. The large mirror wall at the end of the lounge makes the movement become infinite. In reference to painting Victory over the sun.

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Skylight Sales Center

Kris Lin Sales Center Interior Sunday, 24 August 2025

Skylight

Skylight is a sales center in Yiwu, China, covering an area of 600 square meters. The interior space is deep, and the building has no large glass curtain wall, so natural light inside was limited. Skylights were added in the roof to bring daylight into the interior. The form of the skylights refers to the caisson ceiling, a decorative element of traditional Chinese architecture, based on an abstracted well shape. Traditional materials and methods were used to complete the project at a limited cost.

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Butchart Gardens Preschool Kindergarten

Creep Design Kindergarten Interior Saturday, 23 August 2025

Butchart Gardens Preschool

Butchart Gardens Preschool is an early education interior located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The name refers to a Canadian garden, and the design combines Japanese and Italian garden elements. Gardens, castles, trees and stones are translated into shapes suited to children. Wood surfaces and white finishes create a warm and calm setting. Soft arcs form the walls and conceal the existing beams and columns. Partitions were removed and glass was added to improve light and openness. Solid wood, curved metal molds and fiber cement boards were used.

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Tianxi No.1 Sales Center

Ben Wu Sales Center Interior Friday, 22 August 2025

Tianxi No.1

Tianxi No.1 is a sales center for a residential development in the busy downtown area of Shenzhen, China. The interior covers 1900 square metres and follows a modern oriental theme. A wide waterscape marks the entrance, and a 50 metre waterfront footpath leads visitors inside. Metal mesh screens divide the space and partly reveal the areas beyond. A triangular skylight brings daylight onto the water surface. Calligraphy works are deconstructed and placed on 20 turntable installations. The aim is to offer a quiet and natural atmosphere within a commercial district.

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