Design Amaze

Design Amaze

Design Amaze featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

The Glare

The Glare is a boutique shoe store interior located in Shenzhen. The space covers 2100 square meters and has a ceiling height of 5.5 meters. The interior is planned as a shoe gallery and combines sales, education and exhibition functions. Installation art shows, video displays, catwalks and courses are held inside the store. Each display prop is built as a separate artwork with its own character. A radio frequency identification system records purchase preferences and supports online services. The project was completed in December 2019.

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto Chapel

Intended to express the new spirit of Kyoto, the highly original chapel is able to accommodate the increasingly diverse range of wedding styles sought by contemporary couples, including not only conventional church ceremonies but also Shinto and non-religious ceremonies. It utilized as much of the existing framework as possible, adding a wooden ceiling lattice interwoven with indirect lighting to evoke sunlight pouring through the branches of trees. The result is a sacred space imbued with traditional Japanese aesthetics and deep respect for its abundant natural surroundings.

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Family Maison

Family Maison is a sales center located in the Pilot Free Trade Zone of Fengxian District, Shanghai. The interior covers 987 square meters and was completed in December 2020. The design applies the folding, cutting and deconstruction of geometric forms. Lines are minimal and continuous, and they spread through the space to form surfaces. A sculptural suspended ceiling is placed above the sand table area. Bronze and stone carvings and a large art installation are used. The intent is a futuristic, artistic and experimental exhibition space.

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Zhongshuge

Zhongshuge is a bookshop in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, China, with a floor area of 973 square meters. The design draws on the local landscape and on the long history of water conservancy in the city. In the literature area, tall bookshelf walls recall the form of the Dujiangyan dam. Wallpaper with book patterns and a mirror ceiling visually expand the space. Book tables are shaped like boats and appear to float above black tile flooring. The bookshop can display more than 80 thousand books of 20 thousand kinds.

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Dream River Bay

Dream River Bay is a sales center located in Guiyang Qingzhen city, an area known as a lake city. The interior covers a floor area of 3000 square meters and sits among mountain and wetland scenery. The design combines urban and natural landscapes and brings the surrounding views into the interior. A minimalist approach creates a quiet setting with a modern artistic character. The chosen theme is a cloud art gallery, expressed through architecture, light and shadow, and material. The space joins nature, culture and art for visitors.

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Evd

EVD is an office and exhibition interior located in Shanghai, China. The space covers 300 square meters. The spatial form is shaped by classical languages, and classical architectural elements are used with modern approaches to add a sense of permanence. A U-shaped area is combined with one long side and five large windows, so natural light enters and spreads freely. Spherical forms are added to enrich the interior. The design begins by resolving limits caused by fire protection pipes and air conditioning ducts. Most walls use art paints made of shell powder and natural gums.

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