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To express the energy of the sun and the full moon, the starting point of the design concept, Conception used plastering art to express the waves of sunlight and the spawning of coral on a moonlit night with lighting effects, successfully creating a highly sensitive design space that does not feel like a small space.
Continue readingFuture Forest is a serviced apartment interior located in Guangzhou, China. The project covers 1000 square meters and belongs to a larger residential development. The design uses the metaphor of a 24-hour living theater to answer the varied rental needs of young city residents. Metal and acrylic surfaces are combined with strong red, blue, green and yellow tones, and layered blocks of color define each area. Shared rooms include a mobile gaming hall, a doll machine area and a quiet reading zone, so the apartment also serves as a social space.
Continue readingFresh is the interior design of a business hotel located in a busy business district of Istanbul. The complex covers 10,000 square meters and holds 128 rooms and a spa area of 1,000 square meters. In contrast to the traditional Ottoman style common in the city, the interior is modern and minimal. Blue and green tones refer to the Bosphorus and are intended to create a calm and refreshing mood. Marble, natural fabrics and carpets with bird motifs are used. Mirrors and natural plants make the lobby appear wider and brighter.
Continue readingThe book “In Praise of Shadows” by Junichiro Tanizaki and research about traveller’s behaviors in Kyoto formed foundation of this project. Tanizaki stated that Japanese blessed shadows over the light throughout history which lead to Japanese traditional architecture such as intertwining exterior and interior. The research showed travellers in Kyoto are highly interested in its culture and history, therefore the team set “Unwind and Explore” as a concept and created a hotel where the guests are encouraged to learn, experience and relax.
Continue readingLumiere Residence is a 25-storey apartment style hotel located in the centre of Phnom Penh. The property offers 166 rooms, a function room, a gym, a rooftop swimming pool and a restaurant. The interior follows a minimalist monochromatic approach, and black and white surfaces amplify the effect of light and shadow. The spaces are carefully crafted to support rest and relaxation at the end of the day. Elements of comfort, minimalism and decluttering are combined so that guests can feel at home during long or short stays.
Continue readingBanboo Windows is a sales office interior in Xiamen, China. The 1200 square metre space draws on Yuanye, the first Chinese monograph explaining the principles of garden building. Bamboo is used as the main landscape reference, and wooden grids let light and shadow interweave, recalling sunlight passing through a bamboo forest. Marble in the reception hall is balanced by the warmth of wood. The plan includes a reception area, a display area, a conversation area, a semi-open reading area, a children's area and a private room.
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