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Following flowing shapes inspired by natural landscape, the transformative and environmentally friendly chair gives the feeling of being embraced by nature. Easy to switch between chair and armchair, it describes cycles of exchange with nature aspiring to connect people to their environment. Capturing the notion of time passing it generates a discussion among human-made and nature which signifies their coexistence, forging the link with the world surrounding us.
Wood Harmony is an interior design project for a four-story villa with a gross floor area of 1100 square meters. The design covers both the outdoor garden and the indoor living spaces. Light-hued wood runs throughout the interior, while grids and squares create a layered visual effect. A stone bar and cave-like entrance columns add a sense of weight, and a spiral staircase extends the spatial concept. Bedrooms use deep wooden tones, and the bathrooms feature rough stone textures that recall mountains. The aim is a calm home in harmony with nature.
Xi'an Metro Line 5 is an interior design project for a subway line in Xi'an, China. The line runs from Heping Village to Textile City Railway Station, measures 25.359 kilometres and includes 21 stations. Each station interior reflects the history and character of its surrounding area. Yanxianglu Station uses lighting lines to outline petal shapes on the ceiling, and the columns take the form of branches. Xiyaotou Station applies ripple patterns to the ceiling, columns and tiles. Ample lighting improves the recognition of each station.
The most beautiful place where reality seems completely unreal is a desert oasis. Patients and visitors are immersed into a dream-like environment safe and fascinating at the same time. A fun, creative and distracting space inspired by the desert oasis and mirage. Enchanting tree, sensory walls, peek a boo and mushroom pods are all elements stimulating the kid's curiosity and cognitive development. The floor curves mimic the movement of the wind on the sand dunes. The reflective ceiling blurs the space limits and reinforces the illusion effect; the floating spheres add a touch of poetry.
Boundless Forest is a reception center in Taiwan. The two-floor building covers 876 square meters and contains an outdoor area, a shared space and three show apartments. A wooden frame structure wraps the steel structure, while glass, grille, cypress, marble and stucco complete the material palette. Warm wood grain links the interior and the exterior and is highlighted by the lighting. In the shared space, window views replace solid walls and bring the surrounding greenery inside. Oriental aesthetics are applied in a simple and consistent manner.
Fortune A15 is a duplex apartment interior located in Mumbai, India. The 500 square meter home is arranged over two levels of 250 square meters each, linked by a sculptural staircase with motion sensor lighting and a tensioned metal wire railing. Large window openings guide the spatial planning and bring daylight into the rooms. Neutral colors, stone flooring and custom veneer create a cohesive look, while accent walls give each area its own character. Sliding pocket doors keep the flow between spaces open.