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Salmet Bistro Commercial Space

Salmet Bistro

Salmet Bistro is the interior design of a small restaurant set in a forty year old house in Changhua County, Taiwan. The red bricks and stone of the old house were preserved, reassembled and combined with metal, iron and wire. Dark iron parts create a strong contrast that highlights the red brick surfaces. The stone flooring and wall decorations were produced by a local stone manufacturer. The indoor bar extends to the outdoor area and links interior and exterior. The space covers 83 square meters inside and 15 square meters outside.

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Donghuan Vanke Clubhouse

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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Neobio Family Park

Neobio

Neobio is a family park located in Futian District, Shenzhen, China. The interior floor area is 200 square meters. A seven meter high pacifier symbol on the front facade marks the theme of childhood growth. The arc-shaped entrance and the reversed arc above create an upward visual movement. Outdoor installations take the form of cellular water droplets and recall cell growth and division. Materials include ceramic tile, aluminum, terrazzo, acrylic, leather and carpet. Steel frames fixed to existing beams and columns support the curved aluminum facade.

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Yulin Ueno Bookstore

Yulin Ueno

Yulin Ueno is a bookstore set within a cultural life community in Huizhou, China. The interior covers nearly 300 square meters and combines books and coffee with areas for reading, talks and leisure. The project reuses an old industrial building. Weathered brick walls are preserved and joined with modern design elements. The former boiler room is converted into a mailbox for letters and postcards. The original sloping walls were corrected and the layout was reorganized. A resin glass roof brings daylight into the reading areas.

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Qingdao Steel Fortress Conceptual Showroom

Qingdao Steel Fortress

Qingdao Steel Fortress is a conceptual showroom created within a former industrial district in Qingdao, China. The renovation retains the original character of the buildings, including pre-existing red brick and rusty steel plate. Anodised aluminium, a newer construction material, is combined with these older elements to link the past and present of the city. The first floor holds a temporary exhibition hall, while the second floor forms the main exhibition area. Open staircases in the public area support public activities. Catering and cultural facilities are also included.

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Novae Restaurant

Novae

Novae is a restaurant and lounge interior with a futuristic character. The 346 square meter space contains two sections with distinct atmospheres, connected by a mirrored illusion tunnel. The restaurant area serves fusion dishes, while the lounge offers digestive cocktails and brown spirits. Circles, curves, a reflective ceiling and light traces shape the futuristic setting. The material palette is clean and sleek, combining white spray paint, rippled stainless steel and mirrors. Floating booth seating with strong white accents is filled with light.

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