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Family Tree Residential

Family Tree

Family Tree is a residential interior design for a forty-year-old house in the Feitsui Reservoir Protection Area of Xindian, Taiwan. The structure was assessed and reinforced to preserve the memories and stories of the building. The outer wall is finished with white glazed tiles and the flooring with stone mosaic. Marble floors and an open layout remove visual divisions, while a central spiral staircase creates a free flow of movement. Old materials, such as kaolinite from the former fence, were reused. Each area reflects the interests of one family member.

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Sincere Garden Sales Center

Sincere Garden

Sincere Garden is a sales center in Wuhan, China. The design draws on the cultural heritage of the city and simplifies oriental architectural symbols. Eaves, wood veined aluminum finishes and traditional tenon and mortise joints shape the details. The exterior uses a gray palette, transparent glass, imitation stone paint, aluminum plate and stone. Inside, wood veneer with annual rings echoes the ancient camphor trees in the garden. Off-white sandstone, black stone floors and walnut veneer create a calm atmosphere. Large glass areas bring daylight and link indoors with outdoors.

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Gis Chair

Gis

Gis is a three legged wooden chair with bronze feet and is carved out from two walnut logs with exquisite craftsmanship to seem as a sculpture. The wood knots and scars are remained exposed to give the objects a special characteristic. Despite its uncanny appearance, Gis is ergonomic due to the careful design of curves and angles. The design is an exploration of solid wood possibilities and also is a walk on the edge of Art and Design, Beauty and Function.

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Sky Bar Roof Top Restaurant

Sky Bar

Sky Bar is a rooftop restaurant located above a hotel in Kolhapur, India. The main feature is a parametric ceiling made of 20521 recycled paper tubes suspended from a fabricated frame. The paper tubes refer to the textile mills of the region, where similar tubes are used to roll fabric. The tubes move with the natural breeze and form wave-like patterns. The ceiling pattern also divides the long space into sections, including a bar, an open seating area and a sun deck. Basalt stone walls and a grey ceramic floor complete the interior.

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AC by Marriott Common Areas

AC by Marriott

AC Hotel by Marriott is a hotel interior design project in Krakow, set beside Blonia Park and close to the city center. The scheme covers 2200 square meters of common areas and 20000 square meters of guest room areas, with 300 rooms, three dining rooms and seven conference rooms. The interiors use earth colors, browns and beiges with light golden accents, combined with grays and wood. Art, local craft and greenery are present throughout. Tree sculptures are placed in dedicated spots and sometimes integrated into the walls.

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Balanco Stackable Stools

Balanco

Balanco is a set of stackable blocks that serve as seating, tables and play objects. The multifaceted blocks can be arranged, positioned and stacked in many ways. Balancing the blocks requires patience and calmness, so Balanco can be shared by friends and families at home. The structure is foam based and lightweight, and the earth-tone felt finish is soft to touch. The blocks are safe for young children and remain solid enough for adults to sit on. Varying sizes suit the heights of both children and adults.

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