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Knot Knot Restaurant and Cafe

Knot Knot

Knot Knot is a Japanese and western dessert and cake cafe in Guangzhou, China, with an interior of 1400 square feet. The design is inspired by surreal art and turns the cafe into a small art gallery. Italian turquoise handmade tiles and a dark walnut doorframe mark the open entrance, which leads to the cake display area and a marble bar. Classic frames with paintings, woodcarving details, arch windows, two Roman columns and a chandelier are used throughout. Two metal flower racks bring outdoor planting inside. A mirror at the end of the space creates repeated reflections.

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Eco Park 15 Residential House

Eco Park 15

This semi-detached house is updated with a modern tropical concept that emphasises a warm, laid-back, resort-like ambience. Non-structural walls were removed to create an open space layout, which rectified existing lighting and ventilation issues. The addition of a 6-panel glass ceiling skylight at the living room brightens the interior with natural lighting. Furthermore, tall glass panels are installed in the living and dining area to take advantage of the peaceful garden view on top of expanding the interior visually. Cool urban hues and natural materials complete this sophisticated look.

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 Day and Night Residential House

Day and Night

Day and Night is a residential interior design for a house of 165 square meters in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The interior applies a clear and refined new classical style. Sixty percent of the indoor space was planned by the designer, and forty percent was shaped by the house owner, who selected the lighting fixtures and furniture at the start of the project. Wood flooring extends from the entryway along the living room on the first floor. The staircase railing is decorated with window grill patterns that recall street scenes.

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Te Ming Showroom

Te Ming

Te Ming is a showroom for a kitchen cabinet brand, located in Shanghai, China. The showroom covers 2000 square meters and presents a custom home furnishing vision. Several simulated living spaces are arranged to display a bookshelf system and large living room furniture. The main materials include cement art paint, art brick, Italian handmade flooring, black titanium brushed stainless steel and Italian slate. Decoration is kept limited so that the products remain the focus. Contrasting materials and colors emphasize the modern character of each space.

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Fengtang Training Institute

Fengtang

Fengtang Art Education is an interior design for an art training institute for students aged sixteen to eighteen. The building has three floors and a total area of 490 square meters. The second floor holds the teaching area, with reading, resting and discussion sections, teacher offices and a drinks bar. The third floor adds further discussion sections and offices. Black, gray and white form the base colors, matching the tones of pencil sketching. Origami shapes guide the sculptures and decorative surfaces. A loop corridor links all routes and guides movement.

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Skin Like Baby Aesthetic Clinic

Skin Like Baby

Skin Like Baby is an aesthetic medicine clinic interior in Taipei, Taiwan. The 66 square meter space contains a reception area, a waiting area, two consulting rooms and two lavatories. The design is inspired by the Les Nympheas paintings of Claude Monet. Brass, Brazilian marble, titanium-plated metal, water-milled stone, floral wall coverings and velvet fabrics create changes of light, shadow and color. Five arches divide the functions in a gentle way, and curved trims recall the female figure. The result is a quiet clinic arranged like a secret garden.

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Peaceful and Wonderful Times Villa

Peaceful and Wonderful Times

Peaceful and Wonderful Times is the interior design of a vacation villa in Xindian City, Taiwan, completed in January 2019. The property covers 495.8 square meters. The design is based on Kyoto styles and Japanese garden landscapes. A semi-open Japanese hot spring space forms the main feature and opens toward the mountain views outside. The foyer uses marble and a landscape painting to link indoor and outdoor scenery. The lounge combines Polyflush glass with iron pieces. A Hinoki hot spring cabin in the master bedroom includes thermal and leak prevention design for winter.

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Furious 140 Villa

Furious 140

Furious 140 is a private villa interior designed for a motorcycle enthusiast. The residence covers 4219 square feet across five floors. The three above ground floors hold the main living areas. The two underground floors serve as a social lounge and as a display room for a motorcycle collection. Geometric lines, soft tones and natural materials shape the interior. Modern Italian furniture and art works complete the rooms. The layout links all five levels and keeps movement paths clear. The design also improves daylight in the underground space.

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The Jinmao Yueshan Sales Center

The Jinmao Yueshan

The Jinmao Yueshan is a property sales center in Wuxi, China, with a total area of 1300 square meters. The interior follows a new Chinese style that draws on local cultural elements. The layout places the sales space in the front area and the working space at the back. The design takes its inspiration from the nearby mountain and river landscape, Zen, the tea ceremony and calligraphic art. Marble, gray wood finishes, bronze stainless steel components, beige leather, hand-painted wallpaper and wire glass are the main materials. The materials were selected to suit a limited budget.

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On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition

On Stage

On Stage is the permanent exhibition of the Cyprus Theatre Museum. The exhibition explores different aspects of theatre through an experiential approach, where the boundaries between spectating and acting are intertwined. The layout unfolds in three parts, like the acts of a play. The History is a passage that acts as a filter of knowledge. The Contributors section shows the parts of a production that are usually unknown to the audience. The Performance is the final act and reveals the outcome. A central diagonal showcase divides the space and guides visitors.

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The Song of Whales and Sea Restaurant

The Song of Whales and Sea

The Song of Whales and Sea is a steak restaurant interior covering 600 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The L-shaped building surrounds an outdoor landscape with a pool and plants, forming a city oasis. Wide clear glass gives the dining booths open views of the garden. Curves appear throughout the space, including rounded woodwork corners, a curved ceiling and streamlined booth seats. Golden lighting fixtures recall rising bubbles, and laser engraved screens suggest swaying seaweed. The kitchen sits at the corner, so the booths spread outward for smooth movement.

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Degas Residence Sales Center

Degas Residence

Degas Residence is a sales center interior located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The space covers 800 square meters and uses large blocks of contrasting color. Separate areas are arranged as box-like volumes that connect through horizontal and vertical openings, so each area stays private yet remains linked to the others. Decoration is kept simple, from hard finishes to soft furnishings. Large stone wall panels are set with 2 mm natural stone joints. The ceiling lights take their form from the creel, a local basket, recalling the water town setting.

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