Design Amaze

Design Amaze

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

 

Luoyue

Luoyue is a resort hotel interior design located on Hailing Island. The lobby and restaurant spaces draw on local fisherman culture and coastal scenery. Wavy imitation wood grain film covers surfaces and recalls the form of sea water. Wave shaped transparent resin lamps light the lobby ceiling. Materials such as plastic rattan, handmade brick, flexible stone and marble were tested for resistance to the humid and salty air. Check-in desks are arranged in several groups to reduce congestion during peak arrival periods. The project covers 3000 square meters.

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The One Mansion

The One Mansion is a sales center in Xi'an, China, covering 2000 square meters. The interior design draws on the history of Chang'an, including Qin and Han clothing, Chang'an food, Tang palaces, the Silk Road, drum music and Qin opera. Metal, stone and glass form strong lines and a modern character with a technological feeling. Wood veneer adds warmth, while galaxy grey stone gives a calm tone. Plants and sustainable materials bring nature indoors. The meeting area combines a glass and bookshelf screen with a round table, joining firm and soft qualities.

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Wyndham Dongrong

Wyndham Dongrong is a resort located in the south of Yixian County, Anhui, China. The resort covers 67118 square meters and unites architecture, landscape and interior design in one solution. The layout draws on traditional Hui-style villages, using enclosed courtyards, small water systems and winding corridors. Yixian Green marble, a local stone, clads the walls below the third floor, so the building appears to sink into the natural setting. Horse head wall forms are repeated as an array and simplified into art installations along the street.

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Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown

Xiao Feng Yin Yue Greentown is a sales and exhibition center in Nansha District, Guangzhou, China. The interior covers 900 square meters on a single level. The design recalls the Cantonese water town scenery and fishing village culture of the area, which has faded as the city has grown. Elements drawn from Chinese ink painting, reeds, silk and lanterns are integrated into the space. Natural materials such as marble, wood and tree branches are used. Large empty areas keep the interior simple and calm.

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Hannover Re

Hannover Re is an office interior spanning 30,000 square feet over two storeys in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Curved lines link the floor and the ceiling to create a sense of seamless circulation. Shades of blue in a gradient transition frame the floating reception island. Different flooring and finishes separate the zones without physical dividers. An island layout places the head of department section at the centre and makes use of daylight along the perimeter windows. Indoor greenery adds privacy and storage, and supports a domestic atmosphere that encourages teamwork.

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Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut is a corporate headquarters interior located in Zurich, Switzerland. The office occupies three floors of a business centre building and covers 3800 square metres. A chocolate academy with a professionally equipped kitchen sits at the centre of the plan behind glazed walls, so employees and visitors can watch chocolatiers at work. Three hubs on each floor are linked by internal staircases and serve as coffee points for breaks and informal meetings. Wood, cork, moss and safflower wallpaper create a tactile setting, and oxygen generating plants support a healthy work environment.

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