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Ring Bookshelf

Ring

Ring is a bookshelf inspired by the golden ratio and by the Vitruvian Man of Leonardo da Vinci. A metal sheet is bent by hand into a circle and fixed to a solid wooden base. Brass rods are placed at equal distances on the base and form the square that completes the golden ratio outline. The rods pass through holes in three of the five shelves, while the two other shelves rest on bent rods. Ring can stand against a wall or divide two areas of a room. The design is intended as a keeper of knowledge.

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Cork Block Sofa

Cork Block

Cork Block is a modular sofa made from recycled cork agglomerate. The material combines cork granulate with polyurethane, both recycled and joined with a binder inside a metal mold under pressure and heat. The resulting blocks are cohesive, elastic and pleasant to touch. Nine blocks form the single seat layout and thirteen blocks form the double seat layout. The blocks are cut in six shapes, so many combinations are possible. Selected blocks can be replaced by upholstered versions in different colors. Supports for the back and arms allow several levels of comfort.

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Love City Sales Center

Love City

Love City is a sales center interior located in Chengdu and covering 280 square meters. Architectural design manuscripts are applied to the walls to emphasize the function of the space. Green plants and art installations create a domestic atmosphere. Wooden elements and open white surfaces define the interior, and the pure white and natural wood tones give a calm and simple character. The household model experience area uses a traditional tenon-and-mortise structure. The design joins classical and modern aesthetics and aims to make the sales center a neighborhood meeting place.

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Rong Art Gallery

Rong

Rong is an art gallery interior divided into a main building and an auxiliary building. The original architectural structure was respected, and damaged wooden columns, beams and brackets were repaired. The wood was cleaned and scraped by hand to keep the mottled texture of the logs. In the negotiation area, a screen of hand polished metal pieces forms mountain shapes. A glazed enamel screen in the courtyard revives a traditional craft. Layered lighting, flower arrangements and a tea tasting area create a calm atmosphere that unfolds as visitors walk through the space.

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Royale Palace Atrium

Royale

Royale is a central atrium designed for a palace in Doha, Qatar. The atrium connects all floors across a total height of 16 metres and forms the main circulation area, holding the elevators, staircases and corridors. Carved patterns cover the floor, walls and ceiling within a warm neutral colour scheme. The flooring is water jet cut Italian marble, and the suspended ceiling is made of gypsum board with mouldings. The design follows an 18th century French style to give the interior a calm and elegant character.

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Zhongshan Metropolis Sales Center

Zhongshan Metropolis

Zhongshan Metropolis is a sales center interior located in Xuzhou, China. The design combines classical forms with contemporary technology. The reception hall has a high ceiling and a terrazzo floor with a geometric pattern that guides the flow of visitors. A curved arch recalls neoclassical form, and a long aisle leads to a holographic projection display area. The palette is based on white and gray, with wine red details, long seats by the window and velvet armchairs. The negotiation area uses organic lines and oriental patterns in green, light yellow and coral pink.

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