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Solid natural larch wood table worked with numerical control machines and finished by hand, the particularity is the shape that recalls the position of the trees, demolished by the Vaia storm that hit the Dolomites and represented by solid wood larch wood axes themselves. The hand-polished surface makes the surface opaque and smooth to the touch and enhances its veins and shapes. The base, made of powder-coated steel, represents the pine forest before the storm passes.
Cai Jia is a model room interior design located in Chongqing, China. The project covers an area of 150 square meters. Victorian design lines are reinterpreted through modern methods to form a new residential space. Soft furnishings follow the new Shanghai style, with attention to formal beauty and natural harmony. Blue is used as the main color and is combined with art decoration and furniture to keep the space bright and calm. Environmentally friendly materials, such as low emission paint, were used during construction. The design aims to offer a comfortable home for new urban residents.
Warm Hot Pot is a seafood hot pot restaurant interior located in Keelung, Taiwan. Warm apricot yellow interprets the name of the brand, while black forms one of the main colors of the flagship store. On the ceiling, arc-shaped yellow curtains reinterpret the image of ocean waves. Spanish ceramic tiles are laid in a straight line from the entrance to the dining area to guide the flow of guests. A vertical garden on the dining area wall adds a natural atmosphere and echoes the fresh vegetables served. The interior connects the space with the local harbor culture.
Beans is a cafe and restaurant in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, serving coffee, desserts and light meals. The interior covers 2263 square feet and has no windows, so the design takes the form of a crystal cave. Reflective surfaces and warm lighting brighten the space and reduce the feeling of enclosure. A waving stainless steel surface forms a lake near the entrance ceiling, and narrow rocks are made by three-dimensional printing. A tree stands at the centre and grows toward the light. The dessert bar is placed near the entrance to ease ordering.
The Attic is a residential interior design for a family home in Taipei, Taiwan. The home occupies an attic space six meters high. The living room, dining room and kitchen are placed in one open area without dividing walls, so daylight crosses the whole floor and family members can talk freely between the rooms. Iron, cement and wood are combined with white walls to balance the raw industrial character. The television is set on a swivel mount and can face the sofa, the dining room or the kitchen. Marble, quartz brick and light wood flooring define each area.
The design was inspired by the geometrical sculptures of Golden Ratio and Mangiarotti. The form is interactive, offering the user different combinations. The design consists of four coffee tables of different sizes and a pouf lined up around the cube form, which is a lighting element. The elements of the design are multifunctional to meet the user's needs. The product is produced with Corian material and plywood.