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Huahao Group Jinyu Sales Center

Huahao Group Jinyu

Huahao Group Jinyu is a sales center located in Changsha, China, covering about 1218 square meters. The interior combines straight lines and curves, and mixes rectangular and cylindrical forms. Black, white and red are the main colors, and red elements accentuate the depth of the space. Metal lines add a sense of restraint, and a winding stair with a geometric form leads to the second floor. Environment-friendly art paints are used to lower the consumption of natural resources. The entrance follows the pattern of an art gallery and holds a sculpture inspired by books.

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Vanke Moon Over The Sea Sale Center

Vanke Moon Over The Sea

Vanke Moon Over The Sea is a sales center located in Guangzhou, China. The interior was built inside a former school gymnasium, and the large open hall allows a free ground plan. White terrazzo is used widely and gives the floor a seamless surface. A sculptural staircase made of stainless steel plate and a reception desk of rusted steel form a strong contrast with the white terrazzo. Floating boxes hold the showrooms and a children's activity area above the open space. Windows connect the interior with the exterior.

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The City Over Clouds Law Firm Office

The City Over Clouds

The City Over Clouds is a law firm office placed on the twenty-third floor of a tower in Guangzhou, China. The interior covers 1800 square meters and looks over the Pearl River. Materials include natural blue stone, white ceramic paint, corrugated and smooth stainless steel plates, blue mirror, wood and a slim lighting system. An arched form marks the entrance to the working area and brings a sense of solemnity. White surfaces and wave shapes recall clouds. The layout expresses the idea of a global vision joined with local wisdom.

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The Unity of Zen and Martial Arts Tea Shop

The Unity of Zen and Martial Arts

The Unity of Zen and Martial Arts is a tea shop interior in Foshan, China. The design joins local culture with a brand culture based on new tea drinking. Foshan is known as a home of Wing Chun, and the wooden dummy used in Wing Chun inspired the spatial structure. Horizontal and vertical wooden members are joined with traditional mortise and tenon work, dividing the gray slate space into clear layers. Transparent acrylic boxes above the wooden posts hold dancing lion and pot wall symbols of Lingnan culture. A long central tea table recalls tea mountains.

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U Style Office

U Style

U Style is a hair studio interior located on the fifteenth floor of an office building in Fuzhou, China. The project covers 60 square meters within a narrow space. Curved lines move freely through the interior and overlap to form planes and a three-dimensional layout. Red is the main color and is applied in several shades, while large gray areas balance the strong tone. Green and white details are added to the fittings. The entrance is narrow and then opens out, recalling the passage from a cave into a valley.

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 Hangho Land Boma  Club

Hangho Land Boma

Hangho Land Boma is a private club interior of 1,000 square meters, created as a basement renovation. The layout includes a reception area, a sunken courtyard, a billiards area, a karaoke area and a spa area. The original space had staggered floor slabs and many pillars. Beams and pillars were integrated into the open kitchen to improve the structure and the appearance. A 9 meter wide electric door links the courtyard with the interior. Transparent glass and wooden grilles bring natural light into the sunken courtyard.

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