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Banlan Hairdressing Salon

Wenhui Ruan Salon Interior Saturday, 1 October 2022

Banlan Hairdressing

Banlan Hairdressing is a hair salon interior located in Fuzhou, China. The facade uses raw concrete with very little decoration. Inside, a black box frames surfaces painted in International Klein Blue, a deep blue hue first mixed by the French artist Yves Klein. The plan is an L-shaped corridor, with washing and cutting stations on the left and a waiting area on the right. Tables and chairs in the waiting area vary in size and color. Metal, leather and paint are combined. The lighting simulates natural light, so hair color is seen correctly.

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Owspace Bookstore

Cheng Yu Hsieh Bookstore Interior Friday, 30 September 2022

Owspace

Owspace is a bookstore in Hangzhou, China, covering about 2800 square meters on three floors. A book wall ten meters tall rises beside the stairs and guides visitors upward. The facade unfolds like an ancient Chinese scroll. French windows bring outdoor greenery inside by day, while indoor lighting makes the building resemble a light box at night. Arched bookshelves let natural light reach every corner. Bookshelves and desks are made of stained hardwood, and a warm black color scheme unifies the floors, which hold reading areas, dining, a concert hall, a gallery and a picture book area.

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Modern Forest Residential

CHUN FU DEVELOPMENT Residential Interior Thursday, 29 September 2022

Modern Forest

Aesthetic of Modern Forest is the design of the shared public areas of a residential building in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The lobby uses an irregular facade and a divided ceiling to suggest the image of a forest. Floor to ceiling windows connect the interior with the outdoor landscape. Stone shaped couches of various sizes are placed in front of the windows. The front desk has an irregular cut form with a marble finish that matches the wall material. Materials include metal, wood veneer, ceramic tiles and stone. The design favors simplicity, durability and low maintenance.

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Heytea Store

Uno Chan Store Interior Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Heytea

Heytea Xi'an is the interior design of a tea shop for a chain brand, covering 320 square meters. Rammed earth is combined with cement, mirror and metal in the form of geometric blocks to create a pure and concise space. Frosted glass on the facade contrasts with the texture of the rammed earth. Matte stainless steel reflections shape the ceiling and support a modern tone. A structural column is treated as a block device, which gives rhythm to the narrow area. Wheat ears and reeds form a landscape that links the interior with the street.

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Rainforest Vase

Sini Majuri Vase Furniture Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Rainforest

The Rainforest vases are a mixture of 3D designed shapes and traditional Scandinavian steamstick technique. The hand shaped pieces have extremely thick glass with weightlessly floating splashes of color. The studiomade collection is inspired by the contrasts of nature, and how it creates harmony.

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Lego Activity Center Retail

Donny Fan Retail Interior Monday, 26 September 2022

Lego Activity Center

Lego Activity Center is an interior design for a children's educational space located next to Yangfushan Park. The concept is play while learning, learn while playing. Modules of Lego blocks inspire the arcs, circles and woven elements of the interior. A curved wooden amphitheater cabinet stores books and forms an area for rest and interaction. A spiral staircase with solid wood handrails connects the two levels. The hall is finished with non-toxic and odorless paint, and the floor is paved with materials refined from linseed oil.

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