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Elytra is designed in a way that allows the user easy access to increase the table top surface because of its non-static nature. The biomimetic, dynamic table's surfaces are split into four broad parts, including a wooden "head" and "body" as well as two glass-inlay wings that can be opened out simultaneously to expand the table's surface to store an extra few cups of tea, a planter or two, and perhaps a notebook to doodle your ideas on.
Cavalletta is a high stool designed for residential and commercial use in bars and kitchen balconies. It is suitable for different balcony heights and decoration styles. Its wooden seat is CNC sculpted into an ergonomic shape to enhance comfort. The beauty of natural wood is another feature that is highlighted in this project as the client is well known for its high quality wood products. The overall design of the Cavalletta stool emphasizes its lightness, contemporary style and comfort.
Hutong Neighborhood Complex is a coffee shop and community interior set in an old house in a Hutong of central Beijing. The two floors cover 133 square meters. The first floor serves as a shared living room for local residents. The second floor works as a back garden, where movable plant boxes divide the space by function. Low cost and environmentally friendly materials are used on the walls and floors, in colors that suit the Hutong district. The old brick wall and wooden roof are kept. The space also hosts art exhibitions, reading and shared office use.
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Lei is a non-electric aroma diffuser for home use. Lei needs no power source, because the heat of a candle creates a temperature difference in metal that generates electricity. The electricity drives a single blade fan, producing a gentle breeze that spreads the volatilized aroma through a room. A glass cylindrical dome raises the heat of the flame, a gap above the dome introduces oxygen, and the oval shape supports heat dissipation. Lei is made only of aluminum, iron and glass, all recyclable materials. The cordless form allows free placement and low maintenance use.
Min Ben Chi is a dessert shop interior located in Tainan, covering 132.23 square meters. The design brings together modern and classical elements. Part of the original building was preserved, and traces of formwork left on the ceiling and columns create a patina effect. Classical arcs appear on the arch door, the wall surface, the light stand, the couch, the cupboard feet, the chair and the golden spiral staircase that leads to the second floor. Lighting creates a translucent brightness by day and a softer glow at night.
Fingerprint Custom is an office interior located in Xiamen, Fujian, China. The design translates the abstract pattern of a fingerprint into spatial form, expressing the corporate value of respecting the creativity of every person. Efficiency guides the layout, with simple partitions and smooth circulation routes. Main materials include white baking lacquer board, water ripple stainless steel, curved glass and natural wood panels. A concave fingerprint form and a sphere suggesting a pupil mark the reception area.