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Setoff Commericial Space

Setoff

Setoff is a compound exhibition and sales store for kitchenware in central Taipei. The store covers 240 square meters across three floors. The first and second floors each hold two exhibition areas, while the third floor holds one exhibition area and an office. Natural materials and low saturation colors are used on the ceiling, floor and walls, so the exhibits remain the focus. A foggy gray brand wall displays building materials and hardware samples in a row. Light belts join the ceiling and the wall to extend the space.

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Square Hsg Learning Center

Square

Square is a learning center for a university in Switzerland. The interior is built as an open grid and is based on the idea of unbroken connectivity and multifunctionality. The design covers around 7000 square meters across two upper floors, a ground floor and a basement. Open plan areas are combined with fifteen rooms, a cafeteria and a lounge. A toolbox of movable furniture, presentation equipment, a foldable stage, rugs and plants allows each area to be arranged for the event taking place. Most items are fitted with castor wheels, so they can be moved freely.

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Realm of Mind Residential

Realm of Mind

Realm of the Mind is a residential clubhouse interior design arranged over six floors in Taiwan. The layout separates the public reception areas from the private living spaces. Thick stone and wood create a calm Japanese style, supported by a Karesansui garden and faux stone art installations. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows, louvered windows and screen doors frame views of the mountains and clouds. A suspended staircase with linear lighting gives a light and floating feeling. A subdued gray palette unites the ceilings and floors. The space serves dining, lounging, tea and conversation.

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Tarentum Restaurant with Bar

Tarentum

Tarentum is a Greek-themed restaurant and bar interior in Wuhan, China. The design covers 386 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, including a customer area of 276 square meters, a bar of 20 square meters and a kitchen of 40 square meters. The indoor area holds 36 tables and 104 seats, and the outdoor area holds 6 tables and 24 seats. The main theme is drawn from the karst caves of Mykonos. Artificial caves are formed on steel skeletons covered with fabric, foam and concrete, then sprayed with white cement. Micro-cement, tile and marble complete the space.

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Amblem Furnishing Exhibition Hall

Amblem Furnishing

Amblem Home Furnishing is an exhibition and office interior created inside a former factory building in Hangzhou. The original hall is 60 meters long and 24 meters wide. Office rooms that need daylight are placed along the outer walls. The open center is used as a flexible public area and is lit by an elliptical skylight. The layout combines lines taken from constructivist painting with elements of traditional Chinese gardens. Interwoven stairs and hollow openings form an inner garden with changing views along two verandas.

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Xiangxin Huzhou Songyuanli Prototype House

Xiangxin Huzhou Songyuanli

Xiangxin Huzhou Songyuanli is a residential interior design that also serves as a prototype house shown to the public. The project covers 696 square meters in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The architecture draws on traditional Huizhou building, with white walls and black tiles. Inside, crystal and metal are combined, and gold and silver wares and antique paintings complete the rooms. The furniture uses local Huzhou silk. Traditional engraving, embroidery and garden techniques are joined with a modern lifestyle, so the home meets the needs of the owner and of visitors.

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