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Dava is developed for open space offices, schools and universities where quiet and concentrated work phases are important. The modules reduce acoustic and visual disturbances. Due to its triangular shape, the furniture is space efficient and allows a variety of arrangement options. The materials of Dava are WPC and wool felt, both of which are biodegradable. A plug-in system fixes the two walls to the tabletop and underlines simplicity in production and handling.
VR Club is an amusement park interior designed for virtual reality entertainment. The space covers about 1400 square meters and holds around 200 visitors. Colored LED lighting forms the basis of the design, shaping surfaces and marking accents. Changing colors alter the mood and highlight the functional areas. Several zones are linked by a light path around a central futuristic bar that is more than 18 meters long and allows guests to sit facing each other. A VR class, a cafe, a meeting room and a kids area are separated by glass partitions with acoustic panels that reduce noise.
Xiang is a Chinese restaurant interior created inside an old house in the center of Tainan, Taiwan. The design is inspired by the salon, a historic form of gathering where guests meet, talk and relax. The original structure is preserved and joined with a new diagonally cut building form. Chinese red brick, Morandi green walls and sand gold custom iron pieces respond to the Hunan dishes served. Clear water mold and straight grain acrylic add a modern tone. A large floor-to-ceiling window shows the warm dining atmosphere to passers-by.
Tengchong Heshunli is a sales center located in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China. The site lies north of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom city site and near the old town of Heshun. The interior joins traditional Chinese elements with modern space construction. Warm burlywood tones set the main color of the space. Wooden strips cross above the main hall and form the ceiling texture, while brass grilles define the bar area. A geometric staircase of wood veneer leads to the second floor. A large wall painting shows the landscape of Tengchong.
Morph is a bar and event venue in Shenzhen, China, with a total construction area of 1,000 square meters. The interior combines traditional Chinese materials with modern structural forms. The color palette of red, blue, black, yellow and gold is inspired by the Forbidden City and the Five Elements. Functional areas are arranged around a central activity space 7 meters high, with capacity for 100 people and theatre acoustics. A mezzanine and a curved double-height structure divide and define the space. Spatial installations can be changed to suit different events.
Classic is a writing desk designed in a new Chinese style. The design adapts the raised end table form of traditional Chinese furniture, where the two raised ends reduce the chance of scrolls and other items falling from the surface. The desk is made of red oak, while cast iron forms the connections between the tabletop, the seat and the legs. A lower shelf adds storage space. The metal parts are shaped by computer controlled machining, and the curved sections are finished by hand. The desk top uses a traditional Chinese panel splicing method.