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Xu Wei Art Museum

Xu Wei

Xu Wei is an art museum interior in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, with an area of 8,000 square meters. The design unites architecture, interior and display space in one scheme. A transparent ground floor links the exhibition halls on both sides with the north and south squares. Internal courtyards divide the exhibition areas and increase transparency. Elements are simplified into white geometric forms, so light, shadow and landscape views remain the focus. Veneers were polished and coated on site to obtain a clean white surface similar to traditional rice paper.

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Beyond The Flow Commercial Space

Beyond The Flow

Beyond The Flow is the interior design of a yakiniku restaurant in Taichung, Taiwan. The project covers two floors with a total area of 280 square meters and seats 48 guests on the first floor. Arched passages and scattered geometric openings connect the rooms and let light and fragrance pass without solid walls. The interior walls are made of natural laterite with diatomaceous earth and rice straw, which absorb odor and balance humidity. A hidden downdraft ventilation system removes smoke, so overhead extraction equipment is not needed.

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Qionghua Jiuzhang Model House

Qionghua Jiuzhang

Qionghua Jiuzhang Mansion is a model house interior located in Jinan, Shandong, China. The 346 square meter residence applies oriental gardening methods, placing water, trees, rocks and trails indoors, together with a water rippled mirror. Metal, marble, wood art and leather are used as the main materials. The entrance corner of the master room is turned into a quiet reading place. Panoramic floor to ceiling windows with a 90 degree view bring light into the rooms. Artworks, ornaments and collectibles reflect the tastes and interests of the residents.

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Touch Tea Store

Touch Tea

Touch Tea is a tea shop interior in Tianjin, China, covering a total area of 300 square meters. The open and dispersed layout brings cubism into architecture and forms flexible zones where young people can meet, share and talk. The main materials are water washed stone, red brick, stainless steel and KD modified plate. An intelligent curtain and light control system shifts the indoor color temperature through the day. A large LED panel of 6 by 3 meters and a surround sound system support the atmosphere. The project was completed in October 2022.

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Autumn Leaf Series Writing Desk

Autumn Leaf Series

Autumn Leaf Series is a writing desk and chair set designed for leisure use. The curling shape of autumn leaves is used as the main design element, applied to the legs and the edges of the desk and the chair. The overall form is smooth and continuous, which gives visual and tactile comfort and recalls the nature of autumn. The main material is 304 stainless steel, selected for its corrosion resistance, and an imitation copper treatment gives a golden color. Production includes blanking, bending, welding and polishing. The desk measures 550 by 650 by 800 millimeters.

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Relax Composable Leaning Chair

Relax

A chair that can be split into a furniture for leaning and a coffee table. Taking mortise and tenon which is the soul of Chinese furniture as the starting point, and combining the characteristics which can be assembled and disassembled, it can realize the multi-purpose of one thing in the form of combination. It can not only meet the requirements of modern furniture generalization and standardization, but also contain Chinese national characteristics and traditional culture.

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