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Bosphorus  Residential House

Bosphorus

Bosphorus is a residential interior design project for a house overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The building dates from the 1990s and has been fully renovated, keeping only the columns, beams and load bearing systems. The new layout spans three floors and connects each room to the next, with open spaces and natural light. Two living rooms separate family gatherings from guest occasions. A cinema room, a gym and guest suites are also included. Marble, glass, wood and stone create a calm and lasting interior.

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Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue Shopping Mall

Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue

Beijing Wangfujing Xiyue is a shopping mall interior covering 19,800 square meters in the central area of Beijing. The design joins traditional Chinese architecture with futuristic elements. Upturned eaves, roof ridge beasts, dougong brackets and caisson ceilings shape the framework, while metal alloys give strength and durability. Three themed points, Yuanshi Kou, Sundial Square and Qiankun Fang, mark the atriums. The first basement floor holds dining and the second holds retail. Light color temperature and brightness are controlled to create varied atmospheres.

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Luxury Whispers Residential House

Luxury Whispers

Luxury Whispers is a residential interior design for a 168 square meter home in Taipei City, Taiwan. The layout includes a living room, dining room, open kitchen, study, three bedrooms and five bathrooms. An open plan connects the living room, study and dining area, so natural light reaches deep into the home. Curved elements soften sharp corners, and a vaulted ceiling adds a sense of height. Materials include large format tiles, marble, titanium coated panels, fluted glass and natural wood veneer. Layered indirect lighting creates a warm atmosphere.

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Moment Hebil Detached Summer House

Moment Hebil

Moment Hebil is a complex of six detached summer houses located in Turkbuku, Bodrum, Turkiye. The design combines contemporary comfort with the natural setting of the surrounding bay. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into the interiors and frame panoramic views. Local materials, including Bodrum plaster, oak and impero reale marble, are used throughout the interior spaces. The open-plan layout increases the sense of spaciousness, with glass separators replacing traditional walls on the ground floor. The minimalist aesthetic draws on local architectural heritage.

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Tokumitsu Taanto Public Restroom

Tokumitsu Taanto

Tokumitsu Taanto is a public restroom interior located in Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan. The room covers 25 square meters and has a ceiling height of 2.90 meters. More than 3,000 gold leaf tiles cover the walls. Each tile is a 200 millimeter square porcelain tile with a textured surface, finished with hand-applied Kanazawa gold leaf. The tiles are set against a dark background, and indirect lighting is arranged to reveal the reflective quality of the gold. The design applies a traditional Japanese craft to a contemporary public space.

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Wen Shan Hai Moutai Experience Center

Wen Shan Hai

Wen Shan Hai is a brand experience center for Moutai liquor, located in Chongqing, China. The interior supports tastings, private banquets and club gatherings. A courtyard-style layout places a square atrium at the center, enclosed by corridors that lead to themed private rooms. Display cabinets and tasting areas follow a meandering route through the main hall. Bronze surfaces, cabinets of metal and glass and a mirrored ceiling define the material palette. The design links traditional Eastern architecture with a modern framework.

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