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Berliner is a round seating unit with enhanced functionality for waiting lounges, offices and houses. The design provides additional storage space for magazines, books etc. in a practical and appealing way. Nestlike wooden core of the pouf stores objects securely and visibly to the user. Berliner is upholstered with faux fur for a soft velvety touch and to emphasize comfort. It is named after the famous German pastry, Berliner (A.k.a. Kraupfen), because of its resemblance.
La Pina Distillery is a retail and tasting facility located in Nago, Okinawa. The interior is themed around exploration and the search for the water of life. At the center stands the Brandy Pineapple Fountain, an object measuring 4400 millimeters in width, depth and height, shaped like a distiller from which pineapple brandy appears to rise from underground. Piping-style displays, lighting and an aged copper finish recall a large old factory. Wall fixtures in iron sheeting combine with wood grain to form a calm space that adult visitors can also enjoy.
The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of interesting physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. The design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its shape allows this piece to blend form and function. The Mobius Chair is a reflection of the beautiful relationship between mathematics and design.
Nikao Side Table is an elegant piece of furniture based on an evolutionary concept of circular and cylindrical geometries. These are transformed in order to adapt to a certain environment and a certain function. In this way, both utility and structure are solved maintaining the original geometrical essence of the piece, and becoming a more organic and more complex object. Nikao side table interacts with the observer in a natural way. Its magnetic shape, together with the warmth of the material, makes the user to come closer, touch it and sit next to it.
The futuristic container house in Penang is a unique vacation home that combines classic and futuristic elements to offer an escape from busy city life. Surrounded by nature, the project promises an environment of peace and calm, with a focus on mindfulness. The interior design is elegant and sophisticated, blending mid-century design with futuristic elements to create a positive and optimistic atmosphere. The vacation home is perfect for those seeking relaxation and serenity, making it an attractive destination for anyone looking to escape urban living.
The project is located on one side of Fuchun River, which is is typical Hui Style architecture. Atrium and mezzanines design are adopted to cope with the hot-humid climate. The designer removed part of the floor slabs around the staircase to form an atrium, then adopted large windows, so the light can get to the underground floors.The banquet room in basement has a mirrored ceiling with water wave patterns on it, echoing the water-themed statues around the staircase.