Design Ambient

Design Ambient

Design Ambient featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Transparency

Massing, proportion, and penetration are involved in minimalism lifestyle, which evolves in the satisfaction of physical needs bonded with intricate contexts. Probing into connotations of metaphysics relation, this apartment reunites seeming contradictions among curves and angles, polished steels and concrete cements, creating a moderate fusion. A wall is usually considered as a single unit of a framework. After being cladded with bent stainless steel, the wall metamorphoses into a functional carrier, bearing kitchen, storage, pipes, air-cons…etc, essential fixtures of daily living.

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Denizbank Aquarium

Denizbank Aquarium is an innovation and entrepreneurship center located within a bank headquarters in Istanbul. The office occupies a basement level where daylight is limited. Acoustic panels depicting the sea and water movement cover the surfaces, and textured materials recall the colorful underwater world. Contrasting colors are combined with natural materials to create a vibrant and balanced space. Modules with low ceilings and separated seating groups add comfort. A lighting system imitates daylight to support the motivation and circadian rhythm of employees.

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Yuefenghua

Yuefenghua is a sales center interior located in Hangzhou, China, covering 300 square meters. The design follows the concept of seeing the future. Three frames are inserted into the entrance, the discussion area and the sand table area. The frame at the entrance is combined with transparent acrylic brick, so visitors can view the whole space from outside. The frames in the discussion area and the sand table area use colored acrylic brick to enclose the main areas and attract attention. Black and white marble, clear acrylic and Klein blue create contrast and a rich play of light.

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New Century Magic

New Century Magic is a hotel interior design for families in Zhejiang, China. The project covers 9000 square meters and was completed in June 2019. The lobby and corridors use bright colors and playful forms inspired by a tube game played by Chinese children. A tubular device with openings at different heights invites both adults and children to take part, and it also conceals cables. Children reach the upper floors through tree houses and slides, while adults use elevators. The guest rooms stay calm and simple, so the hotel also suits business travelers.

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New Age Transformation

New Age Transformation is an incubation center created inside a former factory building in Beijing, China. The 1600 square meter space occupies Plant No. 8 in an old warehouse storage park. The original character is preserved, with red brick walls kept and ceiling structures left exposed. Minimal decorative materials are used. The concept of architecture within architecture introduces three-dimensional thinking and multilevel extensions to the large hall. Glass curtains add transparency. Cafes, restaurants, libraries and shared offices support new technology and culture businesses.

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The Mixc Kunshan

The MIXc Kunshan is a children themed public area inside a shopping mall in Kunshan, China. The renovated space covers 4500 square meters on the third floor, where most shops serve children and families. The design draws on Kunqu Opera, a traditional art form born in Kunshan. Elements such as cloud collars, long sleeves, headdresses, stage makeup and musical instruments are translated into simple cartoon forms and applied to large installations, signboards and guardrails. Custom soft furnishings work as seats and as interactive points along the route.

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