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Oriental Mood Residential Space

Oriental Mood

Oriental Mood is a residential interior design covering 1400 square meters in Shanghai. Water is treated as the first element of the scheme, following the linked land and water of the Jiangnan water garden. The first floor of the existing building already shared this rhythm, with rooms and trees set around a central pool. Images taken from the natural landscape are placed within the static architectural space, so details and time shape the mood of each room. Materials include metal board, rock board, ceramic tile, copper board, wood veneer and gypsum board.

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Fusing With Nature Office Design

Fusing With Nature

Fusing with Nature is an office interior design for a hybrid workforce, arranged across three levels with a total area of 9,300 square meters. Nature-themed collaboration hubs and small meeting spots are placed throughout the floors to support activity-based work and to connect employees working remotely. Varied layouts suit different group sizes and tasks, encouraging people to change posture and move during the day. Energy-efficient LED lighting, plants, refurbished furniture and recycling points support wellness and sustainability.

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Duofu Shanhe Riviera Model Room

Duofu Shanhe Riviera

Duofu Shanhe Riviera is a model room interior located in Ningde, Fujian, China. The ground floor is restrained, and daylight enters the living room in a calm way. Changing light and shadow create a relaxed area for the residence. The living room and the kitchen share an open layout, which supports conversation and an artistic atmosphere. In the study, light passes through light gauze curtains and moves between the tabletop and the bookshelves. The girl's room uses oxidized red accents within calm wood veneer, while the boy's room takes fencing as its theme.

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Xian Qin Hui Alcohol Culture Center

Xian Qin Hui

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.

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Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown Sales and Exhibition Center

Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown

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 Restaurant

Cavaliere

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.

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