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The Westin Miyako Kyoto Chapel Renovation

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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Strata Naha Hotel

Strata Naha

The project plans to create a unique 'city resort' hotel in the heart of Naha-city, Okinawa. The name "Strata" was inspired by the land's rich nature and culture, which means layers of earth; it aims to discover layers of preexisting cultural gems and adding new layers of value to the ongoing cultural contents. The project also aimed to create a hotel that connects with the local community; original textiles are incorporated in a modern interior design by collaborating with local traditional artisans.

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We Wedding Ring Art Center Retail Space

We Wedding Ring Art Center

We Wedding Ring is a jewelry retail space set in a single building within a creative garden rather than in a shopping mall. The interior covers 300 square meters and is finished in white tones. A transparent glass curtain wall opens the store outward and brings in more natural light. Curved structures divide the front and rear areas, while arched openings create contrasts of light and shadow. Shaped arches on the ceiling simulate skylights. A suspended balloon sculpture near the entrance invites visitors to interact with the space.

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Fusionista Interior Design

Fusionista

Fusionista is a cinema interior design created through the renovation of an existing cinema in Hong Kong. The project covers 4375 square metres arranged over four floors. The two lower floors hold the ticketing and public areas, while the two upper floors hold the screening halls. The circulation route leads visitors past the light food counters on the way to the halls, which supports sales. Marble, aluminium, fabric, carpet and glass distinguish each area by colour and texture. Durable materials were selected to reduce later maintenance costs.

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Yushan World Sales Center

Yushan World

Yushan World is a sales center in Jiangyin, China, with an area of 7000 square meters. The interior layout follows the butterfly shape of the building. The foyer is formed by abstract symmetrical wings, and an arc-shaped wall divides and interlaces the space. An atrium and large French windows bring natural light into the curved rooms. A three-dimensional surround multimedia hall guides visitors through the experience. Ultra-white curved boards made of wood and biofiber plastic composites are light in weight and echo the arcs of the space.

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Airport New City Sales Office

Airport New City

Airport New City is a sales office interior located in Hangzhou, China. The space covers 1700 square meters and follows a curved design language that matches the surrounding architecture. Rounded forms and soft transitions create a calm atmosphere similar to an art gallery and reduce the visual weight of the dense structural columns. Materials include Spanish glassware, imported microfiber leather, mirror black glass, high-reflectivity stainless steel, straight-grained black oak and neutral gray paint. The result reflects a minimal and future-oriented lifestyle.

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