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Sky Bar Roof Top Restaurant

Sky Bar

Sky Bar is a rooftop restaurant located above a hotel in Kolhapur, India. The main feature is a parametric ceiling made of 20521 recycled paper tubes suspended from a fabricated frame. The paper tubes refer to the textile mills of the region, where similar tubes are used to roll fabric. The tubes move with the natural breeze and form wave-like patterns. The ceiling pattern also divides the long space into sections, including a bar, an open seating area and a sun deck. Basalt stone walls and a grey ceramic floor complete the interior.

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Balanco Stackable Stools

Balanco

Balanco is a set of stackable blocks that serve as seating, tables and play objects. The multifaceted blocks can be arranged, positioned and stacked in many ways. Balancing the blocks requires patience and calmness, so Balanco can be shared by friends and families at home. The structure is foam based and lightweight, and the earth-tone felt finish is soft to touch. The blocks are safe for young children and remain solid enough for adults to sit on. Varying sizes suit the heights of both children and adults.

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AC by Marriott Common Areas

AC by Marriott

AC Hotel by Marriott is a hotel interior design project in Krakow, set beside Blonia Park and close to the city center. The scheme covers 2200 square meters of common areas and 20000 square meters of guest room areas, with 300 rooms, three dining rooms and seven conference rooms. The interiors use earth colors, browns and beiges with light golden accents, combined with grays and wood. Art, local craft and greenery are present throughout. Tree sculptures are placed in dedicated spots and sometimes integrated into the walls.

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Wonderland in the Alleyways Public Area

Wonderland in the Alleyways

Wonderland in the Alleyways is the interior design of a residential lobby in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The 274 square meter space is inspired by the atmosphere of a French cafe. Mild and cheerful colors are combined with ceramic tiles and metal details. Wood, stone, glass, ceramic and fabric balance sharp and soft surfaces. A vaulted glass ceiling in the hallway brings in natural light and draws the eye upward, which reduces the effect of the low ceiling. Wooden window shutters create layers, so entering each area feels like walking through quiet alleys.

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Sharing Joy Lounge Chair

Sharing Joy

Sharing Joy is a lounge chair designed for homes with pets. The chair creates a shared space where a person and a cat can rest and play at the same time without disturbing each other. The form uses simple geometry and soft edges, with an O-shaped element inspired by the curled posture of a sleeping cat. The O-shaped opening in the backrest forms a tunnel for cats and can also hold magazines and pillows. The wide right armrest serves as a jumping platform for cats or as a small side table. The main frame is made of bent and welded pipe.

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Iron Ore Center Production Command

Iron Ore Center

This is an old workshop, which was built 50 years ago and was discarded for several years. Now, it is relived from the discarded state, and had been changed to Intelligent Management Center. Iron ore underground tunnel space form enlightenment, which breeds the arch styling of the internal space. He selects the grey of the iron ore underground ironstone as the dominant color. The time tunnel feeling which is created by the linear lighting organically connects the modern with the past, which let the design style of the whole centralized control hall possess non copyable enterprise uniqueness.

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