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Sissis Wonderland Reading Space

Sissis Wonderland

Sissis Wonderland is a reading space for children, covering 108 square meters in Shanghai. The layout is inspired by the game of blowing bubbles, as rooms of different scales are joined together so that open and private areas overlap. Wood is the main material, combined with white paint and a soft grey floor finish. Stairs of varied heights, bookshelves that also serve as seats, zigzagging ramps and small arches are built to a child scale. Green plants grow where the spaces meet. The design turns the space itself into a large toy for exploration and play.

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Hide and Climb Residence

Hide and Climb

Hide and Climb is a residential interior design covering 110 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home combines rock climbing with spaces for working, learning, reading and playing, while keeping traditional areas such as the kitchen, dining space and bedrooms. A tree house form is used as the central icon, and the organic shape of the climbing wall is repeated across the plan. Birch plywood is the main material. The layout can change over time, as the tree house is planned to become a wardrobe when the two children grow older.

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C’est La Vie Residential House

C’est La Vie

C'est La Vie is a residential interior design for a home of 100 square meters. The living, dining and kitchen areas are joined into one open space, creating room for children to play. Curved archways in metal tones mark the entry and the kitchen entrance. A full circle of light tape on the living room ceiling guides the path from the entrance and softens the structural beams. The master bedroom offers separate zones for dressing and bathing. Stone brick, paint and wood are combined with fine metal accents.

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Pinkbox Club London Karaoke Entertainment Venue

Pinkbox Club London

The karaoke club design draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese philosophy of Wu Xing, or the five elements, symbolizing fundamental phases in the universe's perpetual evolution: Fire, Water, Wood, Metal and Earth. This philosophical foundation informs the conceptual design, weaving the essence of each element into distinct themes reflecting the interconnection of nature and humanity. Situated in central London, the venue serves as a sanctuary, each meticulously crafted room encapsulates the essence of one element, providing a unique, immersive experience resonating with Chinese wisdom.

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Virg Casa Headquarters Exhibition Hall

Virg Casa Headquarters

Virg Casa Headquarters is a corporate headquarters and exhibition space in Foshan, China. The four-storey building is a renovation of an older structure and covers 4,000 square metres. The first and second floors display imported products and own-label products. The third and fourth floors serve as working and reception areas. The open plan arranges functional areas along axes to extend the line of sight. Modern materials are used, including stainless steel, acrylic glass, artistic cement paint, cement brick and ceramic plate.

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Cho Tapei Studio Design

Cho Tapei

This is a bold experiment in pattern, space and materials. It involved redesigning a former residential building into a dynamic commercial design studio and public facing exhibition space. Patterns created by the Studio’s bespoke software are printed on glass, leather and acrylic with UV and film technologies to create impactful design accents. The exhibition space layers patterns with utilitarian furniture and textiles for depth. Interior lighting employs changing patterns for vitality.

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The Hoyu Headquarter and Office

The Hoyu

The Hoyu is an office headquarters located on the rooftop of a commercial building in Taipei. The interior design draws inspiration from the streamlined shapes of cars, in reference to the client's work in the automotive agency field. Wooden slats are arranged alongside the glass curtain walls to create an orderly sequence of light and shadow, recalling the broken and unbroken lines of the Chinese Bagua trigrams. A triangular void in a travertine wall reflects the building exterior. A water pond beside the building supports a calm and oriental atmosphere.

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The Golden Age Recreation Space

The Golden Age

The Golden Age is a private reception hall in Shanghai designed for social and recreational use. The interior covers 4500 square meters and is divided into three areas for different age groups: a hidden area, an art zone and a trendy room. Each area takes a classic Chinese poem as its theme. The hidden area uses winding aisles and furniture to form soft partitions. The art zone has electric doors that adjust the size of the space. Materials include marble, jade, granite, teak, copper and terrazzo. The design combines Eastern and Western ideas.

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Sunshine Rhythm Shared Space

Sunshine Rhythm

The symmetrical arcs in the interior lead the eye forward. The reception area is wrapped in a golden frame, and the perforated wall behind the counter shimmers with warm light. Metal, stone, and sky are interwoven and fused, like a deep, clear spring. The organic matter of nature and the cool texture nourish the deepest part of the heart. The power of inheritance comes from the reverence for life. The beehive-like design of the play area is based on the organization and continuation of natural life, with a pastel color palette and soft touch for children.

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Ricky's Kitchen Restaurant

Ricky's Kitchen

Ricky's Kitchen is a restaurant interior in Hong Kong. The design reinterprets the city while keeping the brand identity. The feature wall uses materials that suggest a forest of concrete, with geometry recalling building facades with balconies and lighting that mimics lit households. A central linear LED ceiling represents the narrow strip of sky seen between high-rise buildings, and Leon lights on both sides recall highway traffic in long exposure photography. A T-shaped layout forms four semi-private zones, and benches with movable tables suit groups of different sizes.

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La Goccia Restaurant and Bar

La Goccia

La Goccia is an interior design for a restaurant and bar set on two floors. The first floor is dedicated to Italian food, while the second floor holds the bar. The two-story slab was excavated to form a patio, and the wine rack behind the bar was extended upward to create a seven-meter-high wine tower. A large opening on the facade makes the wine tower visible from the street. Mirror stainless steel widens the limited height of the second floor, and brass surfaces are obtained by plating copper on stainless steel. Light sources are hidden to avoid glare.

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Color Symphony Pavilion

Color Symphony

Color Symphony is a pavilion installed in a landmark shopping mall in Hong Kong. The pavilion celebrates the first summer after the pandemic with a colorful and festive atmosphere. Layers of colored acrylic panels are held at different heights by a white frame structure. Sunlight passes through the panels and casts shades of many colors on the ground. The open layout invites the public to gather, rest and play. The floor area is 180 square meters and the height is 8 meters. The design reflects the energy of the city and expresses hope and positivity.

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