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The designer design this 1000 square meter property for a retiring couple whom long dream of building their retirement home in the township of Meinong, Kaohsiung Taiwan. A small town which still retains the character of a traditional Hakka settlements. Site and function are the main contributors to the design concept of Lin's Courtyard House.
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Spring Reflection is a residential interior design for a 30 year old home of 137 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home has three bedrooms and two living rooms for a couple and their child. The style is simple and cozy, with a French vintage influence. A television wall and a curved ceiling structure conceal the staircase, and a single curved iron piece connects them. The kitchen uses sixteen patterns of French vintage tiles on the floor and walls. The original tiles were covered with wooden flooring and the brick partitions were kept to reduce construction waste.
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Light Bathed is a residential interior design for a home of 232 square meters in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The plan includes an entrance, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a Buddhist altar, two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living room is placed on the sunny side, so daylight reaches the connected dining room, piano room and altar area. A roof ridge, a bookcase wall and a sliding glass door define these spaces within an open layout. Wood, marble, thin porcelain tile, Japanese wallcovering and titanium plated metal are used.
The City Over Clouds is a law firm office placed on the twenty-third floor of a tower in Guangzhou, China. The interior covers 1800 square meters and looks over the Pearl River. Materials include natural blue stone, white ceramic paint, corrugated and smooth stainless steel plates, blue mirror, wood and a slim lighting system. An arched form marks the entrance to the working area and brings a sense of solemnity. White surfaces and wave shapes recall clouds. The layout expresses the idea of a global vision joined with local wisdom.
This project is a shared office, so the design takes into account the privacy of the tenants' work and the openness of their communication. This project encourages users to find their preferred comfort in different areas, but also to come together to share their different pleasures. Here, it seems that each area has fixed boundaries for the use of space, but at the same time, there is a rule that can be broken. People can do their work in separate areas, or they can share their different ideas and concepts in shared areas.
Airy Elegance is an office interior design located in Taipei. The space of 110 square meters is arranged for efficient and comfortable work. Dynamic lighting and flexible workspaces support varied tasks. Custom cabinetry placed behind the work areas combines open shelving for quick access to materials with closed cabinets for tidy storage, so desks remain clear. Double-layered structures and lighting reduce the visual effect of low beams. Grayscale tones form a neutral background, while selected furnishings add color and texture.
The Orient of JingYue is a residential interior design for a flat of 182 square meters. The design draws on the traditional Chinese Wuyue culture of Jingjiang and its link with the water element. Elements of the ancient canal commercial market and local textile crafts are abstracted and refined through modern design methods. Walnut, marble and bronze metal are combined so that the materials echo each other and express a calm Oriental character. The interior connects historical culture with contemporary living habits.
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Xian Qin Hui is an alcohol culture center located in a cultural industrial park in Beijing, China. The interior occupies an existing building that could not be altered, so the layout works within the original structure. The space presents the life and work of a noted Chinese liquor expert and combines display, tasting, training and clubhouse functions. Dark gray and black tones, wooden hues and gold set the character of the second floor. Lattice-shaped full-height display cabinets present the liquor collection. Enclosed circulation routes connect the areas and guide visitors.
Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown is a sales and exhibition center in Nansha District, Guangzhou, China. The interior covers 900 square meters on a single level. The design recalls the Cantonese water town scenery and fishing village culture of the area, which has faded as the city has grown. Elements drawn from Chinese ink painting, reeds, silk and lanterns are integrated into the space. Natural materials such as marble, wood and tree branches are used. Large empty areas keep the interior simple and calm.
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Cavaliere is an Italian restaurant located in Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece. The space covers 200 square meters and is divided into an entrance and bar area, a seating and table area, and an open kitchen. Rustic elements were avoided in favor of multilevel decoration with golden metallic details, green marble, velvet fabrics and art deco features. Gold wood-fired pizza ovens recall traditional Italian food. Different light sources emphasize the architectural details. The seating area can adapt to the weather and open fully.
Scholars Xuntang is a hotel interior created within historic residential buildings in Wuxi, China. The interior covers 5400 square meters and keeps the character of white walls and black tiles. Original structures were protected and reinforced, so traces of time remain visible. Decoration is restrained, allowing the old fabric to be seen. Materials include wood finish, stone, gold brick, glass, wallpaper, paint, linen, silk and malacca rattan. Local silk and linen textiles reflect regional crafts. The design links guests with nature and gives the old buildings new use.
Crafting 1000 Scenes is a coffee shop interior located in a densely populated urban area of Taipei, Taiwan. The two-story space covers sixty-six square meters and has a narrow, elongated layout. The first floor has a four-meter ceiling shaped in vaulted curves and finished in turquoise, combined with brass-toned pendant lights. Continuous mirrors run from the facade to the ceiling, adding layering and reflection. The second floor holds seating and an evening bar, outlined by linear artificial lights. Low-VOC wood panels, mineral pigments and eco-friendly paints are used.