Design Amaze

Design Amaze

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

 

Airy Castle

Palace Cinema is a two-story cinema interior located in Shanghai, China. The design covers an area of 6463 square meters. The fourth floor holds the entrance and the lobby, and escalators lead down to the third floor, where all screening houses are placed. White represents water, while bronze represents pulses. Bronze ripple patterns spread across the walls, the columns and the floor, and concealed ceiling lighting supports the effect. The IMAX house uses stone grey tones with grey faux leather seats. Materials include marble, aluminum, fabric, carpet and glass.

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Vanke Pleasant Mansion

Xi'an Vanke Pleasant Mansion is a sales center in Xi'an, China, with an area of 950 square meters. The first floor holds the reception area and a cultural exhibition hall, while the second floor holds negotiation and project display spaces. Show flats of three different types are placed on the upper floors. Geometric blocks of stone, art glass, wood veneer, hand-made bronze and paper intersect and cut openings of various sizes, framing light and shadow. Simple lines and warm natural materials replace heavy decoration.

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Living Naturally

Living Naturally is the interior design of a four-floor villa in Tainan, Taiwan, shared by three generations of one family. Modern style is combined with Japanese design techniques, and natural materials such as plain surfaces and stacked wood create a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The outer walls are solid to protect privacy, while large windows face the inner garden. Glass partitions, including a floor-to-ceiling glass wall behind the sofa, extend daylight and open views. A sliding glass door between the living room and the dining room can be opened or closed as needed.

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HBI Ceramiche

HBI Ceramiche is a corporate headquarters interior that also serves as a service center and an exhibition center. The facade is 17 meters high and 32 meters wide. A void shaped as a patio forms the core of the plan. Stepped elements create the exhibition platform, the stage and the seating, and the same stepped composition shapes the facade, so interior and exterior read as one form. Rock slabs are widely used as paving for an integrated surface. A small canteen was added for staff and visiting clients.

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Unlimited Center Of Art

Unlimited Center of Art is an art center interior located in Hebei, China. The design covers 3200 square meters and contains two independent spaces, a community entrance and an art center. Galleries, multi-functional exhibition halls and outdoor plazas support daily art activities. Artworks are placed at the center of the space, and natural daylight is guided into the main display areas. Openings in the building skin are reduced to create a dark interior. The main material is algae clay, and black bamboo curtains and a recycled steel structure complete the design.

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Sichuan Hong Kong Yueshang

Sichuan-Hong Kong Yueshang is a tea restaurant interior covering 453 square meters. The design recalls the Hong Kong style of the 1960s, a period noted for its literary and artistic atmosphere. Metal, murals and glass are combined with dark green booth furniture, which acts as the main element and matches the overall tone. Colour and lighting create a retro dining environment. Selected cups and vintage accessories support the theme. The tea restaurant works as a place for business meetings and social activities, and brings Chinese and Western culture together.

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