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Solid natural larch wood table worked with numerical control machines and finished by hand, the particularity is the shape that recalls the position of the trees, demolished by the Vaia storm that hit the Dolomites and represented by solid wood larch wood axes themselves. The hand-polished surface makes the surface opaque and smooth to the touch and enhances its veins and shapes. The base, made of powder-coated steel, represents the pine forest before the storm passes.
Tengchong Heshunli is a sales center located in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China. The site lies north of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom city site and near the old town of Heshun. The interior joins traditional Chinese elements with modern space construction. Warm burlywood tones set the main color of the space. Wooden strips cross above the main hall and form the ceiling texture, while brass grilles define the bar area. A geometric staircase of wood veneer leads to the second floor. A large wall painting shows the landscape of Tengchong.
Xiang is a Chinese restaurant interior created inside an old house in the center of Tainan, Taiwan. The design is inspired by the salon, a historic form of gathering where guests meet, talk and relax. The original structure is preserved and joined with a new diagonally cut building form. Chinese red brick, Morandi green walls and sand gold custom iron pieces respond to the Hunan dishes served. Clear water mold and straight grain acrylic add a modern tone. A large floor-to-ceiling window shows the warm dining atmosphere to passers-by.
VR Club is an amusement park interior designed for virtual reality entertainment. The space covers about 1400 square meters and holds around 200 visitors. Colored LED lighting forms the basis of the design, shaping surfaces and marking accents. Changing colors alter the mood and highlight the functional areas. Several zones are linked by a light path around a central futuristic bar that is more than 18 meters long and allows guests to sit facing each other. A VR class, a cafe, a meeting room and a kids area are separated by glass partitions with acoustic panels that reduce noise.
Beans is a cafe and restaurant in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, serving coffee, desserts and light meals. The interior covers 2263 square feet and has no windows, so the design takes the form of a crystal cave. Reflective surfaces and warm lighting brighten the space and reduce the feeling of enclosure. A waving stainless steel surface forms a lake near the entrance ceiling, and narrow rocks are made by three-dimensional printing. A tree stands at the centre and grows toward the light. The dessert bar is placed near the entrance to ease ordering.
Mini Galaxy is a Japanese restaurant interior designed around the illusion of a vaulted ceiling. A large central beam divides the ceiling into sections, and the alternating heights create a layered look that balances vertical and horizontal lines. The vertical lines of the pendant lights are complemented by a ring shaped grille, which forms the visual centerpiece and creates a play of light and shadow recalling a starry sky. Natural wood is combined with concrete. A double layered transparent facade frames a planted seating area and supports energy saving.