Design Amaze

Design Amaze

Design Amaze featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Grand Overture

Grand Overture is a hospitality hall of about 1000 square meters in Shanghai, China. Arched structures guide the flow of light and shadow across several levels. Off white stone, earth toned wood and metallic accents form layers of texture and warmth. Art Deco style stone inlay patterns and herringbone stone flooring refer to the historical trading houses of the region. A curved staircase leads visitors upward, and the elevator lobby holds vintage floor indicators. Classical arches and Baroque curves are reinterpreted through a modern geometric approach.

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Grand Gate Hiroshima

Grand Gate Hiroshima is a food hall located on the second floor of the Hiroshima JP Building and connected by pedestrian walkways to Hiroshima station. The 660 square metre space contains six stores arranged in seven areas with an open concept and few partitions. Each shop has its own character, yet the whole forms a unified composition. The layout follows the shape of the Ota River delta and guides visitors through the retail zones. Materials such as terrazzo, resin and shells recall the pebbles, rivers and sea of the region.

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Ryokan Ohana

Ryokan Ohana is a traditional inn located within a nationally designated scenic site in Yanagawa, Japan. The four-storey building has a total floor area of 3,859.95 square metres and offers 20 guest rooms in eight categories, ranging from 34 to 87 square metres. Three room types were rebuilt while preserving original floor pillars, lintels, thresholds and ceiling materials. Local crafts such as Yame lanterns, Yame stone, rush-grass tatami mats and black plaster are used. The guest rooms frame views of the restored garden and the historic residence.

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Mansion of Value

Mansion of Value is a private clubhouse interior designed for social gatherings. The space covers 4000 square meters across three floors. The design is inspired by the New York Waldorf Astoria and reinterprets classical proportion and symmetry. Art Deco geometry, handcrafted detailing and layered lighting shape a ceremonial atmosphere. Materials include large jade slabs, natural stone, crystal, metal mesh and mother of pearl inlays. Visitors move from a grand foyer to exhibition areas and private dining rooms.

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Nanjing City Wall Museum

Nanjing City Wall Museum exhibition hall is an interior space that presents the history of the Nanjing City Wall. The hall covers 2500 square meters on the basement floor, with ceiling heights of six and four meters. Five zones explain the wall's construction, preservation and cultural value. An array space built from nearly a thousand inscribed city bricks is supported by steel structures. Fair-faced concrete and custom aluminum panels form the display walls. More than twenty interactive modules, including 3D sandboxes and tactile artifacts, serve visitors of all ages.

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Posh Buster

Posh Buster is a residential interior design for a house of 194 square meters. American walnut and stone form a warm base, contrasted with bold colors, soft curves, and graphic accents. The interior works as one continuous environment, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas connect, while private zones remain intimate. Most of the furniture is custom made and includes built-in and standalone pieces in MDF veneer, steel, and quartz. Interior doors with rounded corners and matte glass allow light to pass between the spaces.

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