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Koazy Homestay

Koazy

Koazy is a homestay interior located in Chengdu, China. The space covers about 100 square meters and serves two purposes. Koazy works as a residence for guests and as a small exhibition hall when the rooms are not occupied. The layout is kept as open as possible, while privacy is preserved. Decoration is light and only functional furniture is retained, so the home products on display act as the main interior elements. The main materials are wood, artistic coatings and metal. The intent is a comfortable and practical stay.

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Half of the Mountain Homestay

Half of the Mountain

Half of the Mountain is a homestay interior located in the Maoshan scenic area of Jintan, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The design covers nearly 5000 square meters of building and interior space, set within a forest on a tea mountain. Traditional materials from the surroundings are used, including rammed earth, clay plaster, gravel, raw stone, timber, local bamboo, clay fired green tiles and black bricks. Guests can join tea picking, tea making and packaging activities. The intent is to present the local landscape, Taoist culture and craft traditions.

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Phoenix Nest Homestay

Phoenix Nest

Phoenix Nest is a homestay located in the tourist resort town of Fuxian Lake in Yunnan. The interior also serves as an experience hall for hand-made copper household products. The color scheme is based on black, white and gray, supported by wood tones and plant green, so that the copper objects stand out. The kitchen is open in plan and combines a concrete counter, solid wood boards, colored glass bowls and ceramic pots. A long western-style table is used for shared dining. White gauze curtains soften the sunlight and protect privacy in each room.

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Delightful Stay Homestay

Delightful Stay

Delightful is a guesthouse interior located at a traffic junction within a community in Taiwan. The building is an old house of almost half a century, affected by sinking floors and unsafe pipes and wires, so the renovation started with structural and foundation work. The wall was lowered and French windows were added to keep the lobby and the garden open, and a slope was placed at the entrance for seniors. Each guestroom has its own living room, bathroom and bedroom. The semi-open garden invites neighbors to rest and meet others.

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