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KP.A Exhibition Space

KP.A

KP.A is an exhibition space of about 1000 square meters located in Hefei, China. The design presents houses, chairs and other daily necessities as basic living needs rather than luxury goods. Cubes of varying volume divide the interior into areas with different functions and create free movement paths. Wood is used across large surfaces to recall the grain fields that once covered the site. Simple forms, restrained colour and clear light and shadow reduce the commercial tone of the venue and create a calm atmosphere.

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Wild Rhythm Exhibition Hall

Wild Rhythm

Wild Rhythm is an exhibition hall in Chongqing, China. The interior covers 240 square meters and can also serve as a gallery, a bar or a living space. Cement, steel and paint are the main materials, and simple traditional methods are used throughout. A second floor was added where the ceiling height allows, and a spiral stair was built around an existing structural column. A storage room was placed above the bar to increase the usable area. The design returns the space to basic building elements and reduces unnecessary decoration and waste.

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Heytea Store

Heytea

Heytea Xi'an is the interior design of a tea shop for a chain brand, covering 320 square meters. Rammed earth is combined with cement, mirror and metal in the form of geometric blocks to create a pure and concise space. Frosted glass on the facade contrasts with the texture of the rammed earth. Matte stainless steel reflections shape the ceiling and support a modern tone. A structural column is treated as a block device, which gives rhythm to the narrow area. Wheat ears and reeds form a landscape that links the interior with the street.

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WE Retail Space

WE

We Jewelry is a retail interior designed for a jewelry brand and located in Fuzhou, China. The shop covers 45 square meters. The display cabinets are shaped after travel cases and are embedded in shelving, so more pieces can be shown within a limited area. Metal rivets on the window and on the cabinets add a refined detail. The window uses a grid pattern, with white open cells and orange closed cells. Burning orange is the main color of the space. Light sources of different color temperatures are placed to make the jewelry appear brighter.

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Modern Forest Residential

Modern Forest

Aesthetic of Modern Forest is the design of the shared public areas of a residential building in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The lobby uses an irregular facade and a divided ceiling to suggest the image of a forest. Floor to ceiling windows connect the interior with the outdoor landscape. Stone shaped couches of various sizes are placed in front of the windows. The front desk has an irregular cut form with a marble finish that matches the wall material. Materials include metal, wood veneer, ceramic tiles and stone. The design favors simplicity, durability and low maintenance.

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Para Public Outdoor Garden Chair

Para

Para is a set of public outdoor chairs designed to provide restrained flexibility in outdoor settings. A set of chairs that has a uniquely symmetrical form and totally deviates from the inherent visual balance of conventional chair design Inspired by simple seesaw shape, this set of outdoor chairs is bold, modern and welcomes interaction. Both with a heavy weighted bottom, Para A supports 360 rotation around its base, and Para B supports bidirectional flipping.

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