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Benaki Museum Pavilion, Greece Architectural Lighting

Benaki Museum Pavilion, Greece

Benaki Museum Pavilion is an architectural lighting scheme for a museum shop and exhibition space. The pivoting iron entrance door holds exhibit cases, and the lighting is integrated into the door structure. Custom spherical fixtures are mounted with magnets and powered by a low voltage circuit carved into the metal, so no cables are visible. Inside, adjustable spots are set in recessed tracks between the wooden ceiling beams. Cove lighting in cool white emphasizes the aluminum foam shelves, and small recessed spots highlight the artifacts.

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Flex Multifunctional Lamp

Flex

Flex is a series of household lamps that includes two table lamps and one floor lamp. Each lamp is made of a solid wood light unit, a neodymium ball, a metal pole and a base. A magnetic connection joins the light unit to the stand and allows the light unit to be turned in any direction. The light unit can also be removed and fixed to other surfaces with magnetic accessories, so it can serve as a wall lamp. A touch sensor in the wooden housing sets three levels of brightness. The wood is coated with wax to keep its natural texture.

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Fields Outdoor Sunlounger and Sofa

Fields

Fields is a multi functional outdoor sun lounger. It can be used as a regular sun lounger and can easily be transformed into a sofa, simply by flipping up the backrests and installing the backrest cushions. No screws or complicated fixations, simply flip up the backrests and enjoy. Great for people with small outdoor spaces. Enjoy the sunshine during the daytime and use the sofa with friends and family at night. You can also create a sofa/lounger simply by flipping up 2 backrests while still using the sunlounger backrest.

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Xiangsheng Yunjing Exhibition Hall

Xiangsheng Yunjing

Xiangsheng Yunjing is an exhibition hall interior located in Hangzhou. The design respects the regional character of the site and takes nature and the deer as its main inspiration, joining modern oriental style with art. The main chandelier in the lobby is based on the structure of a honeycomb, and the honeycomb lighting echoes the natural theme. Stone, marble, cloth, metal and wood are combined in a harmonious way. Colors are matched space by space, using contrast to create balance. The intent is to bring a sense of nature into a city of concrete.

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Cecilia Armchair

Cecilia

Cecilia is an armchair made from reused and discarded materials. The structure is built from pressed slats of leftover wood, shaped with wide feet and a broad seat so that short offcuts can be used. The backrest is formed by small pieces of leftover fabric tied to a flexible base with foam inside, creating a soft volume and added comfort. The seat is made of discarded leather, which can receive patches and details, so each armchair is unique. The low and reclining form invites rest and follows a Scandinavian style.

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Sunac Shanxiao Real Estate Sales Center

Sunac Shanxiao

Sunac Shanxiao is a real estate sales center located in the Nanshan Scenic Spot in Chongqing, China. The building is a two storey glass box of 800 square meters, enclosed by full glass curtain walls. The reception, tea and negotiation areas are placed near the windows, so visitors can see the surrounding mountains, springs and clouds. Yellow, black and white are the main colors. A two storey polygonal metal frame carries thousands of translucent metal wires, which add a changing artistic layer between the interior and the natural landscape.

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