Interior Design News

Interior Design News

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

 

Lotus

Lotus Leaf is an end table designed for calm and understated living spaces. The form is inspired by lotus leaves and by the art of origami. The table is made of two identical parts, which can be used together or separately. Straight lines and simple geometric shapes replace decorative details. Acrylic and solid wood are combined, and the table top is formed as one piece. The transparent material gives the table a light and modern character. The table measures 485 by 500 by 420 millimeters. Flat-panel detachable packaging reduces the transport volume.

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The Realm Series

The Realm Series is a modular home cloakroom designed for residential storage. The structure is based on cylindrical aluminum profiles, which are light and stable. Circular design elements reduce the sharp and cold appearance of traditional aluminum furniture. Shelves, drawers and handles follow the same rounded form. The materials are aluminum, leather, solid wood veneer and paint. Drawer modules, sections for long and short clothing and racks can be combined freely to suit different room sizes. Four material and color schemes are available.

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Porto

Porto is a lounge chair designed for comfort and privacy at home. The chair has a large elliptical headrest that shields the seated person from visual and auditory distractions during conversations held in person or online. Converging angles and curves form a sculptural shape that embraces the body and supports the lower back. A swivel and tilt mechanism allows a full 360 degrees view and responds to body movement. The mechanism is fitted in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance. A matching footrest completes the chair.

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Br Design Center

Br Design Center is an office interior for a creative workshop in Chongqing, China. The design follows a loft industrial style. Water, electricity and fire fighting pipes are left exposed on the walls. Materials recovered on the construction site are reused, and existing industrial elements are kept. The building skin uses a double layer metal mesh grid that filters excess light while allowing natural lighting and ventilation. A solar photovoltaic system of more than 800 square meters is installed on the roof. Layered spaces encourage interaction among staff and visitors.

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Salmet Bistro

Salmet Bistro is the interior design of a small restaurant set in a forty year old house in Changhua County, Taiwan. The red bricks and stone of the old house were preserved, reassembled and combined with metal, iron and wire. Dark iron parts create a strong contrast that highlights the red brick surfaces. The stone flooring and wall decorations were produced by a local stone manufacturer. The indoor bar extends to the outdoor area and links interior and exterior. The space covers 83 square meters inside and 15 square meters outside.

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Chu Yan

Chu Yan is a restaurant interior located at Shiliupu Wharf on the Bund in Shanghai, China. The space covers 2500 square meters and is arranged into individual guest areas, private rooms and a waiting area. A large LED wall at the entrance shows a live view of the Huangpu River. Artificial marble, insulating glass and laminated glass are used to reduce weight, block noise and save energy. Sound-absorbing panels and coatings further limit noise. An unfolded scroll image on the corridor ceiling connects the whole design.

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