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Magic Lamp

Daragh Enright Lamp Lighting Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Magic

Magic is a table lamp inspired by the natural form of the Liberty Cap mushroom. The shade is 3D printed from plant based plastic, and light passing through the shade highlights the spiralling concentric lines left by the printing process. Mushroom like gills under the head are also 3D printed. The stem and base are hand carved from locally sourced hardwood, so every piece is unique. Three brightness levels are selected with a touch sensitive dimmer concealed in the base. The lamp measures 150 by 150 by 650 millimetres.

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Swing Ao Stool

Takusei Kajitani Stool Furniture Monday, 22 January 2024

Swing Ao

Most conventional chairs are designed based on the idea that sitting is a static state, even though the human body is designed to move. Swing Ao has a tension structure that allows the seat to move freely in conjunction with the movement of the sitter's pelvis. This promotes a feeling of floating and the movement of the pelvis, spine, and surrounding muscles, activating the body's functions just like playing on a small swing. Additionally, it can be used as a stationary stool with an 8-degree angled seat surface to maintain a healthy posture with an elongated spine.

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Mountain Mansion Sales Center

Panshi Design Sales Center Interior Sunday, 21 January 2024

Mountain Mansion

Mountain Mansion is a sales center interior covering 1085 square meters. The design is inspired by descriptions of mountain residences written by ancient scholars. Modern curves and lines are combined with geometric shapes throughout the space. Part of the original floor is raised, and stairs mark the change in level. The open layout and freely arranged furniture allow community events, theme sharing and product presentations. Materials include stone, wood finish, metal, wire glass, acrylic and film free of heavy metals and volatile organic solvents.

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Zens Art Gallery

Robin, Wang Gallery Interior Saturday, 20 January 2024

Zens Art

Zens Art is a gallery interior of 340 square meters located in Guangzhou, China. The gallery moves away from the white box display model and uses vivid colors, light and shadow to present artworks. Spotlights mark the highlights of the space, while light above each work and shadow on the floor create a quiet atmosphere. A curved wall in desert yellow recalls the sunlight and sand of Casablanca. Circular steps form a public area inspired by the hall in the painting School of Athens. The design joins art with commercial function.

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Dananmen Hotel Hospitality

Yi Jin Hospitality Interior Friday, 19 January 2024

Dananmen Hotel

Dananmen Hotel is a business travel hotel interior located in Quzhou. The design draws on the local history of Longyou, an ancient city long known for its merchant groups and river scenery. The architectural style of the Republic of China period is continued throughout the spaces. The theme is a return to benevolence, expressed through wutong and seed motifs linked to Confucian culture. Marble, antique brick, wood finish and stainless steel are the main materials. The internal landscape surrounds the core functional area, which covers 15325.6 square meters in total.

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Wall Washer Lamp

Tao Chen Lamp Lighting Thursday, 18 January 2024

Wall Washer

Wall Washer is a linear lighting fixture designed to illuminate building facades. The fixture uses a seven-in-one digital light and color technology, created through precise optical design, to reach a wide color mixing range that covers 73 percent of the CIE 1931 area. The broad color coverage and intelligent color toning help lighting designers match the style of a building. The body is made of aviation aluminum alloy and measures 100 by 6.5 by 10 centimeters. An IP67 rating and a grille that limits glare support outdoor use.

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