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Blue Coast Sales Office

Guangzhou Dapu Art Design Sales Office Interior Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Blue Coast

Blue Coast is a sales office interior in China, covering 2664 square meters. The design combines sales, club and future residential functions in one composite space. The theme Pearl on the Sea draws on the culture of Nansha and on motifs such as lighthouses, fishing nets and tides. Stone, metal, glass, satin and leather are combined with integrated lighting to increase transparency and light refraction. Layered circulation separates first visits, negotiations, fitness and private banquets. Modular planning allows conversion into club spaces after the sales phase.

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The Peacock Wine Cellar

Kyle MertensMeyer Wine Cellar Interior Monday, 9 November 2026

The Peacock

The Peacock is a wine cellar of about ten square meters. The cellar is lined with one thousand blue glazed terra cotta tiles, each shaped and finished by hand. The tiles are arranged in a triple curved array inspired by the form of a peacock. Each tile holds a wine bottle and carries a small light that illuminates the tile below, so the only other light source is a single spotlight above the central table. The tiles were made by artisans in Jingdezhen, China, using a feather textured blue glaze of the Song Dynasty. Cooling is managed by a smart controller.

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Huanghesong Theatre Cultural Venues

Xuelin Wu Cultural Venues Interior Sunday, 8 November 2026

Huanghesong Theatre

Huanghesong Theatre is an interior design for a cultural venue covering 35000 square meters. The design draws on the vortex form of the Yellow River and on the ritual and music culture of the Central Plains. Different corridors and halls connect all functional spaces. Load-bearing columns are treated as decorative carriers, and their tailored forms recall book pages. The main materials are super white cave stone, Monaco grey stone, grindstone, GRG and bronze metal. These materials were selected for cost efficiency and low-carbon performance.

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Veins of Stone Residential

Shan Chin Lee Residential Interior Saturday, 7 November 2026

Veins of Stone

This residence redefines contemporary luxury living through material precision and spatial clarity. Centered around a sculptural marble island, the design balances refined stone, metallic accents, and warm textures. Full height windows frame natural vistas, inviting landscape and light into daily routines. Customized smart systems throughout, hidden storage, and curated displays enhance function and aesthetics, creating a seamless dialogue between craftsmanship, technology, and environment.

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Aka Teppanyaki Restaurant

Ayse Kubilay Restaurant Interior Friday, 6 November 2026

Aka Teppanyaki

Aka Teppanyaki is a restaurant for Japanese and Asian cuisine, located inside a resort hotel on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The indoor area covers 190 square meters and seats 48 guests, while the open air terrace seats 60. An open kitchen with a teppanyaki grill stands at the center, surrounded by a bar where guests watch the chefs cook. Sliding translucent doors, called fusuma, inspired the backlit lattice style wall coverings. A three-dimensional ceiling made of wooden and metal pipes hides the ventilation system.

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Olivino Restaurant

Not A Studio Restaurant Interior Thursday, 5 November 2026

Olivino

Olivino is a restaurant created within a former industrial exhibition hall in China. The original double height, column free volume and the skylight grid are retained and reinforced, while services and lighting are concealed within an upgraded roof assembly. A circular glass wine cellar and a copper stove are inserted to guide circulation without partitions. Materials include art paint, metal plate, handmade brick, gold foil and glass. Daylight and layered artificial light shape open and intimate dining zones. The total area is 626 square meters.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 3 November 2026

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Good design deserves great recognition. Every day, we are pleased to feature designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s best designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today.

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