Design Amaze

Design Amaze

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

 

Scholars Xuntang

Scholars Xuntang is a hotel interior created within historic residential buildings in Wuxi, China. The interior covers 5400 square meters and keeps the character of white walls and black tiles. Original structures were protected and reinforced, so traces of time remain visible. Decoration is restrained, allowing the old fabric to be seen. Materials include wood finish, stone, gold brick, glass, wallpaper, paint, linen, silk and malacca rattan. Local silk and linen textiles reflect regional crafts. The design links guests with nature and gives the old buildings new use.

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Jstone Italian Kitchen and Bar

Jstone Italian Kitchen and Bar is a restaurant interior located in the Dongjiadu area of Shanghai. The site stands near the first Catholic church in the city, where Chinese and Western cultures have long blended. The design follows the concept of sailing through the East and the West. The space draws on the classical Shikumen architecture of traditional Shanghai neighborhoods and is reshaped with Art Deco details. Materials include bronze stainless steel, Ariston marble, black galaxy marble, walnut veneer and leather. The refined result reflects a contemporary Shanghai style.

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Truefull Qmax

Truefull Qmax is a residential complex in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The lot size is 3715.66 square meters and the total floor area is 46442.8 square meters. Continuous French windows on the open ground floor bring in outside views and natural light. Gentle natural colors and hidden indirect lighting create a calm interior themed with geometry. Shared facilities include a reading room, a gallery, a gym, a playroom and a yoga room. Large parks are preserved on the north and south wings. Tiles on the facade refer to integrated circuits and to the local industry.

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Dahua Jardin De Longchamp

Dahua Jardin De Longchamp is a sales center in Shanghai, China, designed around the theme of childhood dreams. Klein blue and white are combined throughout the space for a harmonious visual effect. White bubble installations at the entrance open the flowing circulation route, and arc shapes are used instead of sharp corners to protect children. A large sculpture and a round blue sofa serve the negotiation area. The property model area holds an LED screen and a giraffe installation. The activity area for children draws on the sky, fairy tales and the ocean.

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Donghuan Vanke

Donghuan Vanke is a clubhouse interior in Guangzhou. The clubhouse serves resident companies and receives important guests. The interior follows a boutique hotel concept with a modern Italian tone. Natural black-brown tones are combined with jewel green for an elegant atmosphere. Materials include leather, metal, marble and velvet fabric. The spaces include a reception lobby, offices, a conference room, restaurants, banquet halls, guest rooms, a bar, a swimming pool, a gym and a spa hall. Simple lines and materials unify the varied functions in one calm tone.

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Bodhi Tree

Under the Bodhi Tree is a residential apartment interior in Taichung, Taiwan, covering an internal area of 114 square meters. Brass, wood and black tones run through the whole home. Unnecessary partition walls were replaced with furniture and screens, enlarging the living room and separating its functions. Walls, ceilings and floors carry three dimensional wooden structures that add consistency and depth. The Buddha hall is minimalist and monolithic. The earthy colour palette gives the space a calm and timeless character and softens the border between the home and the natural environment.

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