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Yamaki Zushi Restaurant

DRAWIN DESIGN STUDIO Restaurant Interior Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Yamaki Zushi

Yamaki Zushi is a Japanese restaurant interior located in Taiwan. The facade is formed from metal panels shaped like Japanese wooden weatherboards, giving a rough and vintage appearance. Inside, a dark grey Karesenzui landscape, a fish pond and an atrium bring daylight and nature into the space. Two dining areas are provided: an open counter with twelve seats around the cooking station, and private boxes. Cypress, teak, unpainted wood, rock-imitated materials and Baizou, a material recycled from volcanic ash, reduce moisture and cooking odours.

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Zens Art Gallery

Robin, Wang Gallery Interior Monday, 23 December 2024

Zens Art

Zens Art is a gallery interior of 340 square meters located in Guangzhou, China. The gallery moves away from the white box display model and uses vivid colors, light and shadow to present artworks. Spotlights mark the highlights of the space, while light above each work and shadow on the floor create a quiet atmosphere. A curved wall in desert yellow recalls the sunlight and sand of Casablanca. Circular steps form a public area inspired by the hall in the painting School of Athens. The design joins art with commercial function.

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Mountain Mansion Sales Center

Panshi Design Sales Center Interior Sunday, 22 December 2024

Mountain Mansion

Mountain Mansion is a sales center interior covering 1085 square meters. The design is inspired by descriptions of mountain residences written by ancient scholars. Modern curves and lines are combined with geometric shapes throughout the space. Part of the original floor is raised, and stairs mark the change in level. The open layout and freely arranged furniture allow community events, theme sharing and product presentations. Materials include stone, wood finish, metal, wire glass, acrylic and film free of heavy metals and volatile organic solvents.

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Dananmen Hotel Hospitality

Yi Jin Hospitality Interior Saturday, 21 December 2024

Dananmen Hotel

Dananmen Hotel is a business travel hotel interior located in Quzhou. The design draws on the local history of Longyou, an ancient city long known for its merchant groups and river scenery. The architectural style of the Republic of China period is continued throughout the spaces. The theme is a return to benevolence, expressed through wutong and seed motifs linked to Confucian culture. Marble, antique brick, wood finish and stainless steel are the main materials. The internal landscape surrounds the core functional area, which covers 15325.6 square meters in total.

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Bodhi Tree Residential Apartment

Timeless Space Design Residential Apartment Interior Friday, 20 December 2024

Bodhi Tree

Under the Bodhi Tree is a residential apartment interior in Taichung, Taiwan, covering an internal area of 114 square meters. Brass, wood and black tones run through the whole home. Unnecessary partition walls were replaced with furniture and screens, enlarging the living room and separating its functions. Walls, ceilings and floors carry three dimensional wooden structures that add consistency and depth. The Buddha hall is minimalist and monolithic. The earthy colour palette gives the space a calm and timeless character and softens the border between the home and the natural environment.

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Gemdale the Voyager Sales Office

Smart House Library Sales Office Interior Thursday, 19 December 2024

Gemdale the Voyager

Gemdale the Voyager is a sales office in Kunming, China, with an area of 980 square meters. The interior design extends the minimalist architectural style and uses curved surfaces and concise lines as the main elements. A glass curtain wall connects the indoor and outdoor areas, so visitors can view the surrounding landscape from any perspective. Lake blue and earth tones are combined with beige and dark coffee colors. Cotton and linen fabrics add a natural character. Sail motifs in the hall refer to the local culture.

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