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Tianxi No.1 Sales Center

Tianxi No.1

Tianxi No.1 is a sales center for a residential development in the busy downtown area of Shenzhen, China. The interior covers 1900 square metres and follows a modern oriental theme. A wide waterscape marks the entrance, and a 50 metre waterfront footpath leads visitors inside. Metal mesh screens divide the space and partly reveal the areas beyond. A triangular skylight brings daylight onto the water surface. Calligraphy works are deconstructed and placed on 20 turntable installations. The aim is to offer a quiet and natural atmosphere within a commercial district.

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Bodu Resort Hotel

Bodu Resort

Bodu Resort is a resort hotel located in Xishuangbanna, China. The hotel stands on a cliff forty meters above the ground and faces a rubber forest and a tropical rain forest. A suspended glass box extends from the building toward the surrounding trees and opens the interior to the landscape. Teak and old elm form the main structure. Brick, stone and woven bamboo, common in local villages, echo the regional culture. Local materials were selected to reflect local color and texture. The project covers 4000 square meters.

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Livre Armchair

Livre

Livre was born from the idea to blend together the desire for the concept of an Asian-inspired product with the actual perspective of GallottieRadice. The result of this is an armchair that could be define hybrid for the craftmanship applied to the solid wood base; the upper part is instead an enveloping armchair, that feels like a cocoon, very elegant in its shape in contrast with the base which is thick but at the same time tapered, interesting and very soft as a whole.

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Capsule Collection  Lighting

Capsule Collection

Capsule Collection Volume 01 is a set of three luminaires made of glass, acrylic and metal. The io Pendant is shaped by gravity-fed glass extrusion, which turns a circular drawing into a ribbed cylindrical form. Components are hidden so the glass reflects and refracts the light. Halftone is a wall light with a pattern etched on translucent acrylic, which forms a ring of light while the wall stays visible. Orb is a wall light with an illuminated sphere and an adjustable magnifying mirror that moves around it, suited to use beside a bathroom mirror.

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Cosmetea Pop Up Shop

Cosmetea Pop Up

Cosmetea Pop Up is a retail and exhibition shop in Shanghai, China. The 9 square meter space occupies a former steamed bun restaurant on Yuyuan Road, a street with more than 100 years of history. The design combines tea with cosmetics. A dramatic opening on the facade, inspired by the tea pitcher form of the brand logo, extends into a narrow circular tunnel clad in mirrored stainless steel and lit by LED strips. Shelves are inserted into bespoke slots based on mortise and tenon joints. A red wall cabinet provides display and storage.

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Family Maison Sales Center

Family Maison

Family Maison is a sales center located in the Pilot Free Trade Zone of Fengxian District, Shanghai. The interior covers 987 square meters and was completed in December 2020. The design applies the folding, cutting and deconstruction of geometric forms. Lines are minimal and continuous, and they spread through the space to form surfaces. A sculptural suspended ceiling is placed above the sand table area. Bronze and stone carvings and a large art installation are used. The intent is a futuristic, artistic and experimental exhibition space.

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