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Dhyan Chaise Lounge Concept

Dhyan

Dyhan lounge concept combines modern design with traditional eastern ideas and principles of inner peace by connecting with nature. Using the Lingam as form inspiration & the Bodhi-tree and Japanese gardens as a basis on the concept's modules, Dhyan (sanskrit for meditate) transforms the eastern philosophies into varied configurations, allowing the user to choose his/her path to zen/relaxation. The water-pond mode surrounds the user with a waterfall & pond, while the garden mode surrounds the user with greenery. The standard mode contains storage areas under a platform that acts as a shelf.

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4000 Light Restaurant

4000 Light

4000 Light is a hot pot restaurant interior designed for young customers. Light is used as the core design element of the space. Different light sources and specular reflection materials create reflection and refraction effects on carefully shaped surfaces. An image interaction technology adds changing visual effects. Three focal areas, named the art hall, the wormhole and the time channel, organize the plan. The interior covers 1000 square meters. Light and shade replace building materials as the main space-forming elements, so visitors interact with the surrounding environment.

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Fengyue Tower Office

Fengyue Tower

Citic Fengyue Tower is an office interior located in Dalian, a coastal city in China, covering 6500 square meters. The design draws on science, technology, art, nature and the sea, and the main image is taken from wave forms. The ceiling and floor use flowing lines and block surfaces to convey movement and openness. A reception desk shaped after a warship recalls the local port and is made of ice white marble and golden stainless steel. White gray tones are combined with technical blue. Sculptures placed indoors and outdoors guide movement and encourage interaction.

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Marugo Restaurant

Marugo

Marugo Shinbashi is a wine bar and restaurant interior located on a busy street in Shinbashi, Tokyo. The circle of the Marugo brand sign is repeated through the interior to improve visibility and recall. A wine red tiled wall and a buttoned bench carry the circular motif, while colored copper plates of Takaoka copperware cover a full wall. Cube brick tile and mahogany wood complete the material palette. Indirect lighting was adjusted with a full-size mockup so that light reads clearly from each circle. The space covers 105 square meters.

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Anxin Exhibition Center

Anxin

Anxin is an exhibition center designed to present forest farm resources. The curved form of wood shavings is the main inspiration for the interior. Curved walls of scattered and stacked logs surround the exhibition hall and create a quiet atmosphere. The large logs give visitors the impression of standing in a forest. At the entrance, a map shows the distribution of the forest farm resources of Anxin around the world. The map is made of log waste. A specially designed rotating plate adds interaction to the space. The center is built entirely from waste wood to support environmental care.

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Planck Coffee Table

Planck

The table is made of different pieces of plywood that are glued together under pressure. The surfaces are sandpapered and threated with a matt and very strong varnish. There are 2 levels -since the inside of the table is hollow- which is very practical for placing magazines or plaids. Under the table there are build in bullet wheels. So the gap between floor and table is very small, but at the same time, it is easy to move. The way the plywood is used (vertical) makes it very strong.

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