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Star Fall Sale Center

Kris Lin Sale Center Hospitality Friday, 13 November 2026

Star Fall

Star Fall explores the residential entrance lobby as more than a transitional space, shaping it into a layered experience of arrival. Organized around a circular void, the design integrates light, structure, and material to support spatial clarity and a sense of belonging. A custom chandelier composed of multiple light elements is positioned within the void, contributing to the spatial atmosphere. Through the coordination of spatial order, lighting, and material selection, the project presents an approach to entrance design that emphasizes continuity, comfort, and everyday use.

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Read Land Hotel

LIANG NIE Hotel Hospitality Thursday, 12 November 2026

Read Land

Read Land is a hotel set in a sports park and surrounded by mountains, water and greenery. The hotel provides accommodation and also dedicated spaces for Zen meditation. Two buildings are joined by a corridor and contain 46 guest rooms, a restaurant, a lobby and two conference rooms. Ergonomically designed meditation areas are placed in the guest rooms and in the public areas. Bamboo, wood, grass, linen and stone give the interiors a simple and calm character. A large water feature and bamboo screens create a sense of openness within a limited area.

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W Atlanta Luxury Hotel

Therese Virserius Luxury Hotel Hospitality Wednesday, 11 November 2026

W Atlanta

W Atlanta Midtown is a hotel lobby and bar interior in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The design is based on the estate and secret garden of a fictional character named Arthur, who collects art and objects during extensive world travels. The lobby and bar cover about 929 square metres. Bespoke furniture, flooring, artwork and digital wall coverings form a living room and a botanical garden. A den refers to the folktale One Thousand and One Nights and includes painted ceiling art. Tiered terraces with amphitheatre seating support work, conversation or private gatherings.

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Zhi Lan Sustainable Hotel

Jinxiang Zhao Sustainable Hotel Hospitality Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Zhi Lan

Zhi Lan is a hotel created by converting a former factory into a sustainable hospitality space. The original steel frame is retained and integrated into furniture and interior elements. Planted areas, walkways and a water purification system form a self-sustaining ecosystem. Wastewater from guestrooms, restaurants and offices, together with rain and snow, is collected, purified and used for landscaped terraces and plant areas. A transparent modular purifier makes the water cycle visible. Smart lighting and climate controls support efficient use of energy.

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Jumba Nungwi Luxury Boutique Resort

Dmytro Shakal Luxury Boutique Resort Hospitality Monday, 9 November 2026

Jumba Nungwi

Jumba Nungwi is a luxury boutique resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, that combines a main hotel building with private villas in a zoned tropical landscape. The design is inspired by local vernacular huts and uses terracotta clay plaster, natural coral stone and teak wood. Perforated ceramic facade screens filter sunlight and improve ventilation, creating a stable microclimate. Cascading volumes and green terraces open the rooms to light and ocean views. Public spaces, restaurants and pools are placed within the hotel, while the villas are set among dense planting for privacy.

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Das Apres Hotel

ESER ARSLANBAY Hotel Hospitality Sunday, 8 November 2026

Das Apres

Das Apres is a boutique hotel designed for a mountain ski destination. The hotel combines public day use areas with private guest accommodation. Interiors use walnut veneer, honed natural stone and boucle fabrics, paired with bold accents inspired by Pop Art. Two separate entrances divide day visitors from hotel guests, and the public lobby includes a ski room with direct access to the slopes. Triple glazed units and locally sourced stone cladding support thermal comfort in harsh winters. The layout keeps guest areas calm while allowing active shared spaces.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 6 November 2026

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Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get your daily design inspiration.

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