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The Westin Miyako Kyoto Chapel Renovation

Katori archi + design associates Renovation Interior Monday, 23 June 2025

The Westin Miyako Kyoto Chapel

Intended to express the new spirit of Kyoto, the highly original chapel is able to accommodate the increasingly diverse range of wedding styles sought by contemporary couples, including not only conventional church ceremonies but also Shinto and non-religious ceremonies. It utilized as much of the existing framework as possible, adding a wooden ceiling lattice interwoven with indirect lighting to evoke sunlight pouring through the branches of trees. The result is a sacred space imbued with traditional Japanese aesthetics and deep respect for its abundant natural surroundings.

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Cornnie Corner Seating

Wen-Hsin Tu Corner Seating Furniture Sunday, 22 June 2025

Cornnie

Cornnie is a seating series designed for corner spaces. The series has three pieces that measure 1200 by 700 by 850 millimetres when placed together. Each seat is made of bendable plywood, glued and pressed on a mould milled by a CNC machine. Curved legs link each seat to the corner and suggest new ways to use the space. Cornnie lets users rest in corner areas and create a relatively personal space there without building a wall between each other. The intent is to offer a calm place to retreat within open shared environments.

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Strata Naha Hotel

Daisuke Takamiya Hotel Interior Saturday, 21 June 2025

Strata Naha

The project plans to create a unique 'city resort' hotel in the heart of Naha-city, Okinawa. The name "Strata" was inspired by the land's rich nature and culture, which means layers of earth; it aims to discover layers of preexisting cultural gems and adding new layers of value to the ongoing cultural contents. The project also aimed to create a hotel that connects with the local community; original textiles are incorporated in a modern interior design by collaborating with local traditional artisans.

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Minimal Techno Arm Chair

Sebastiaan Van beest Arm Chair Furniture Friday, 20 June 2025

Minimal Techno

Minimal Techno is a prototype armchair made from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. The frame has a matte black coating, and brushed brass screws hold the bamboo slats in place. The thin steel and bamboo give the seat flexibility, so the chair stays comfortable during long periods of sitting. The structure is strong and has been tested to hold weights above 250 pounds. Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space guided the form. Only three materials are used, which keeps the armchair simple to reproduce.

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Longfor Drigin Tod Link Made In Future Sales Center

Liu Li Sales Center Interior Thursday, 19 June 2025

Longfor Drigin Tod Link Made In Future

Made In Future is a sales center designed as an immersive experience space with the theme of an urban space station. Large areas of metallic white give the interior a clean and futuristic character. Aurora colors, refined from the aurora spectrum, contrast with the dark tones of deep space. A corrugated metal ceiling faces a mirrored master control area. A white dome with a central light extends into a curved front hall wall, and a bright ring surrounds the console at the core. Materials include mirror stainless steel, acrylic, laminated glass and artificial stone.

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Rongxin Zhongliang Sales Center

Zao Li Sales Center Interior Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Rongxin Zhongliang

Rongxin Zhongliang is a sales center located in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The interior covers an area of 509 square meters. Large glass surfaces connect the indoor space with the outdoor landscape and bring natural light and shadow inside. The arrangement of the column grid improves the scale and openness of the space. An art installation is placed near the stair as a focal point. Materials include black and white root marble, imitation Carrara white marble brick, brushed imitation copper stainless steel and oak wood finish. The design expresses modern Oriental aesthetics.

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