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Alvorada Armchair

Larissa Sanches Armchair Furniture Saturday, 24 January 2026

Alvorada

Inspired by the quiet transition of dawn, the Alvorada Armchair reflects moments of pause, renewal and introspection. Its enveloping laminated wood shells evoke distant mountains on the horizon, while the integrated upholstery and matching ottoman create a supportive and tactile seating experience that encourages relaxation and mental restoration. By combining organic references with ergonomic precision, the armchair offers a sense of comfort and balance, reinforcing the home as a place of refuge, presence and well being.

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Happy Excursion Model House

Z-work Design Model House Interior Friday, 23 January 2026

Happy Excursion

Happy Excursion is a model house interior in Shenzhen, China, covering about 418 square meters. The exhibition hall integrates wind, light and water to connect people with nature. The flooring carries a blue stone texture that suggests a calm river under the feet of visitors. A three-dimensional wall of Fantasy White Jade stone forms the central feature, and its surface changes as daylight shifts. A skylight panel with a light film creates soft lighting effects. The wooden cabinets are made from selected, dyed and finished wood veneer.

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Grampo Lamp

Bruno De Lazzari Lamp Lighting Thursday, 22 January 2026

Grampo

The Grampo Lamp makes use of brazilian wood fibers' natural flexibility, enabling it to bend, clip, or detach the light spot, converting it into a battery-powered flashlight that recharges while clipped in the stand. This design showcases the material's inherent characteristics and a commitment to sustainable sourcing. This project combines traditional woodworking with advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing. Grampo Lamp is inspired by the rich tradition of Brazilian wood design, yet it integrates functionalities that are only available in contemporary times.

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Amar Beirut Restaurant

MARINA KHALIL Restaurant Interior Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Amar Beirut

The Norblin Factory, a 2-hectare site in Warsaw's Wola district, holds a unique history. Formerly neglected, it's now a bustling city hub featuring offices, shops, restaurants, cafes, Food Town, an eco-bazaar, a boutique cinema, and an open-air museum. This museum commemorates the history of one of the largest industrial enterprises in the former Kingdom of Poland. Notably, the factory's main production area, once dedicated to cutlery, has been transformed into a distinctive restaurant, seamlessly blending the industrial past with modern spaces.

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Miniso Land Retail

Li Xiang Retail Interior Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Miniso Land

Within the three story space of Miniso Land, there are six major areas and over seventy types of co-branded products from various IP worlds. Designer achieve a fusion of category diversity and space utilization efficiency by setting up diversified situational zones, avoiding the dullness that traditional repetitive shopping experiences may bring. From the blind box area that seems like in pink bubbles, the comprehensive area with a montage visual effect, the pet area and fragrance area with various senses of nature, to the plush area that feels like entering a fairy tale world.

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Cad Coffee Cafes

Yi Zhou Cafes Interior Monday, 19 January 2026

Cad Coffee

Cad Coffee is a cafe interior set within a former cement factory beside a city park in Jiangsu, China. The original reinforced concrete shell and frame were retained, with partial steel reinforcement. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels bring daylight inside and open the rooms to the parkland. Functional zones are arranged around a central coffee bar and include tiered seating, wooden counters, textile upholstery and multi-functional partitions. Reclaimed wood and coarse fabrics were sourced locally. The space covers 1000 square meters.

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