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Chalk Private Apartament

Hanna Bajer and Pawel Sokol Private Apartament Interior Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Chalk

Chalk is a private apartment interior located on the fourth floor of a contemporary residential building in central Warsaw. The apartment covers an area of 340 square meters. Natural materials define the interior, including wood, stone, raw steel and fabric. The same materials are repeated in every space, creating a harmonious, light and cosy atmosphere. A small number of contrasting elements, such as artworks, provide visual accents. Bespoke details were designed for the project. The interior follows the functional and aesthetic requirements set by the client.

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Garden Within Residence

James Tu Residence Interior Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Garden Within

Garden Within is an interior design for a residence of about 512 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The layout follows the spiral geometry of the tower, and curved forms in the foyer, corridors and main living spaces extend sight lines toward a panoramic terrace. The entrance foyer holds movable furnishings and a sculptural bar counter, so it can serve as a reception area for events. The dining room sits in a cylindrical volume with four arched automated doors in Silver Fox marble that frame garden views. The tea room converts into a study or a reception room.

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Bishkek Restaurant Hospitality Interior

Nilgun Kucukbicak Hospitality Interior Interior Monday, 4 May 2026

Bishkek Restaurant

Bishkek Restaurant is a dining interior of 2100 square meters in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The design joins classical references with contemporary spatial clarity. Gold toned powder coated steel frames form repeated arches that set the rhythm of the plan. Natural stone cladding, oak veneer panels and ceramic flooring balance the metal surfaces. Recessed linear lighting and brass luminaires mark the ceiling. Large dining halls, private dining sections, bar areas and central planting zones are arranged along clear axes to guide visitors through the space.

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Portobella Symphony Restaurant

Aysel Mahmudlu Restaurant Interior Sunday, 3 May 2026

Portobella Symphony

This project features a rare combination of hand crafted stucco ceilings covering the entire space and an open kitchen concept that brings transparency and theatre to dining. Every ceiling ornament and column detail was sculpted by artisans, giving the restaurant a museum like quality. Together with crystal chandeliers, pastel walls, and bespoke furniture, the design merges classical grandeur with modern hospitality, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.

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EN Skincare Salon and Store

Yusuke Kinoshita Salon and Store Interior Saturday, 2 May 2026

EN Skincare

En Skincare is a cosmetics store and treatment salon set within an 18th-century building in central Paris. The name En means beauty in Japanese, and can also mean circle and connection. These three meanings inspired the design. A series of circular brass partitions divides 150 square meters into four rooms across two levels. Two bright plaster rooms occupy the ground floor, while the basement retains stone walls and vaulted ceilings. Visitors follow a winding path to each treatment area, reflecting the Japanese idea of hospitality through discovery.

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Embraced in Recycled Steel Office

Nobuaki Miyashita Office Interior Friday, 1 May 2026

Embraced in Recycled Steel

Embraced in Recycled Steel is an office interior built with recycled steel supplied by Kyoei Steel. Angle steel, rebars, and flat bars are left exposed to emphasize material strength and texture. Structural elements that are usually concealed become aesthetic focal points. Barcode and QR code motifs extend across wall finishes and stair railings, linking the space to the company identity. Steel ceiling louvers hold seamless linear LED lighting that highlights the motifs. The interior shows the potential of repurposed materials in a contemporary workplace.

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