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The project is located in Guangming District, Shenzhen. With a total construction area of 140,000 square meters, it is a comprehensive venue integrating performing arts center, art gallery, library and urban planning hall. The design theme of the project is city and nature. Cities are not only people and buildings, but also animals, plants, and casual moments, which together constitute a colorful world. The design concept of the project is the eye of culture, the song of art.
This chain store coffee brand is housed in an independent building with a height of 6.5m, and features large areas of windows on each side for ample lighting. The simplistic yet stylish black, grey and white design quickly made it a popular check-in spot once it was completed. The interior is adorned with triangular 3D geometric shapes, evoking the image of ice drip coffee which the cafe specializes in.
Setoff is a compound exhibition and sales store for kitchenware in central Taipei. The store covers 240 square meters across three floors. The first and second floors each hold two exhibition areas, while the third floor holds one exhibition area and an office. Natural materials and low saturation colors are used on the ceiling, floor and walls, so the exhibits remain the focus. A foggy gray brand wall displays building materials and hardware samples in a row. Light belts join the ceiling and the wall to extend the space.
Square is a learning center for a university in Switzerland. The interior is built as an open grid and is based on the idea of unbroken connectivity and multifunctionality. The design covers around 7000 square meters across two upper floors, a ground floor and a basement. Open plan areas are combined with fifteen rooms, a cafeteria and a lounge. A toolbox of movable furniture, presentation equipment, a foldable stage, rugs and plants allows each area to be arranged for the event taking place. Most items are fitted with castor wheels, so they can be moved freely.
In the project of Vanke Joy Hill, Mdo wants to create a ceremonial community lounge that can trigger emotional resonance. This work is inspired by Dongguan's urban symbols. The hanging installation is inspired by the undulating silhouette of the roof of the Wok Ear House. Using bamboo as raw material. Based on the local intangible cultural heritage, Knitting Technique of Dongguan's Straw, the bamboo strips are rearranged, combined, and intertwined to form a rhythmic movement from the simple to the complex and manifest a uniquely artistic atmosphere in the space.
Artistic Home Among Trees is the shared public space of a large residential community in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The interior follows a Japanese style, with wooden grilles, dark-brown hardwood and natural stone in a calm, low-profile color palette. Large French windows open the lobby to a courtyard with pools, lawns and Japanese white pine trees. Gallery hallways link the reception area, indoor swimming pool, multifunctional space and reading room. Installation artworks in local natural hardwood reflect Eastern craftsmanship. The design forms a transition between the interior and the outdoors.
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