Design Amaze

Design Amaze

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

 

Language Center

Language Center is an interior design project for a university language department in Taiwan, completed in July 2024. The 296 square meter space is organized around a cross-shaped circulation axis. The entrance area links the lounge, the reading area, the offices and the classrooms through clear and simple pathways. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in daylight and open views to the central courtyard. The original terrazzo flooring and brick walls were preserved, and natural wood veneer was used on the ceiling and window frames. Light and dark tones follow the Tai Chi idea of balance.

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Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is a residential interior design for a family of four in an apartment of 92.5 square meters. The layout includes a master bedroom, a children's room, a study, a living room and a dining and kitchen area. A glass partition encloses the study, letting natural light pass through and keeping contact with the social area. Entrance cabinets, shelves and the television wall are combined into one unit to increase storage. A bunk bed and staircase drawers add further storage. Walnut, white and light gray tones create a calm setting.

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Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue

Zhanjiang Chengfa Runyue is a life lab center and sales space located in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. The interior covers 1391 square meters. The layout follows the angular form of the building and uses obtuse fold lines that widen views, bring in natural light and remove sharp corners. A central showcase opens onto an outdoor area that unites a stage, a fashion store and a cafe, while a separate exhibition zone remains quiet. Wood, limestone and treated terrazzo are used, and native plants improve indoor air quality.

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Time Imprint

Time Imprint is a residential house designed for elderly residents in a rural setting near Suzhou. The three-story building covers 680 square meters and combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with accessible planning. Anti-slip rubber flooring, handrails along the main passage, an elevator and a ground floor bathroom reduce walking distances and the risk of falls. Diatomaceous earth walls, carbonized bamboo, oak flooring and granite are used as finishes. Rainwater recycling, low-emissivity skylights and modular vertical planters with drip irrigation support sustainable living.

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Takumi

Takumi is a restaurant interior built around robatayaki, a Japanese method of grilling food on an open square grill. The layout is arranged like a theater. Curves and high ceilings shape the space, and staggered seating gives every guest a clear view of the chef's counter. Metal mesh, mosaic tiles, glass bricks and terrazzo flooring add transparency and depth. Orange-red tones recall the warmth of fire, while gray tones balance the scheme. Semi-open dining areas and private booths improve privacy. The venue covers 264.4 square meters.

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Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is a cafe interior located in Taiwan. The project converts a former warehouse into a dining space of 165.2 square meters. The layout includes a counter, a seating area, a sofa area and a bar area. Retired machinery from the earlier years of the brand is displayed as decor. Steel beams in the gable roof are combined with warm wood accents, and conduits along the beams support lighting and air circulation. Concrete, steel and iron are left with minimal finishing. Six skylights bring in natural light. Guiding lines on the floor connect the ordering area with the dining area.

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