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Sunrise Apartment

Sunrise

Sunrise is a 320 square meter apartment interior in Curitiba, Brazil. The design follows minimalist principles and treats natural light as a central element. Natural oak veneer, limestone and neutral textiles form a soft palette. Custom millwork is integrated into the walls to give visual continuity between the living areas. The open layout allows fluid circulation and views of Barigui Park and the city skyline. Custom pieces, including the gourmet table and the Dolomite Armchair, reinforce the identity of the project. The intent is a calm urban retreat that supports well-being.

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Layered Cohabitat Apartment

Layered Cohabitat

Layered Cohabitat is a 46 square meter apartment interior designed for one occupant and a cat. The layout uses the high ceiling to expand vertically, creating a split-level flow that links open spaces. Ascending steps form a climbing wall for the cat and connect to a walkway that wraps around a beam. A two-tier low cabinet by the window offers storage and a lounging spot. Clean lines, soft taupe tones, mineral paint and wood evoke a calm woodland setting. A partition wall was removed to bring east-facing daylight into the interior.

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Grand Sequence Apartment

Grand Sequence

Grand Sequence is an apartment interior design created for a family of four. The 148.5 square meter home in Taichung is shaped through color, light, and material. A dark toned foyer offers a calm arrival, while mirror and glass cabinetry reduce the sense of confinement. An illuminated wall band guides the sightline and widens the space. Soft matte beige Italian marble spans the main wall, and white sheer curtains diffuse strong sunlight. Circular metal pendants center the dining area. Separate corners give each family member a distinct personal place.

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Spirit of Stillness Apartment

Spirit of Stillness

Spirit of Stillness is an apartment interior design covering 120 square meters in Taipei City, Taiwan. The design combines Eastern philosophy with a modern aesthetic to create a calm space within a busy city. A tripartite approach gives equal value to work, recreation and rest. The main wall is made of recycled stone fragments, and the art wall is finished with Italian eco-friendly paints. A hidden metal structure supports a 30 kilogram Bodhisattva sculpture. Natural light, energy efficient LED lighting, thermal insulating materials and air-purifying plants improve comfort.

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Arcadian Cruise Apartment

Arcadian Cruise

Arcadian Cruise is a residential apartment interior located in Taipei City. The layout is inspired by the upper and lower decks of a yacht. Common areas are placed on the upper level, while private family rooms remain on the lower level. Partition grilles divide the space without blocking light or views. Textile wallcoverings and leather surfaces cover the grilles, and the staircase handrail and balusters are made of saddle leather with handcrafted stitching. Oversized ceramic tiles with an epoxy finish form the flooring. A large folding glass door opens the common area to natural light.

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Guangzhou Science City LN Residence Apartment

Guangzhou Science City LN Residence

Neighbors Science City LN Residence is a serviced apartment interior located in a science park in Guangzhou, China. The residence offers units of one, two or three rooms with a living room, ranging from 64 to 140 square meters. Square boxes are used as a design element to reshape the urban neighborhood relationship and to create shared spaces. The same idea continues through the lobby bar, restaurant, gym and multifunction meeting room. New terrazzo is applied for its seamless finish and free color matching. The design aims to offer a warm and social setting for young residents.

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Frames of Memory Apartment

Frames of Memory

Frames of Memory is an apartment interior design located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The 100 square meter home includes a master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen and two bathrooms. North American neoclassical elements are reinterpreted for a contemporary Asian residence. A custom 1 to 4 paneling system is built with moisture resistant foam boards suited to the humid local climate. A dark toned foyer, a retractable kitchen door and full height built in storage support privacy, order and daily comfort.

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Living in Motion Apartment

Living in Motion

Living in Motion is an apartment interior design covering 95 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home includes a dining area, a living room, one bedroom and one bathroom. Fixed partitions are replaced by 360 degree rotating lattice doors and concealed sliding panels, so each area can be opened for connection or closed for privacy. A marble-clad television wall is paired with titanium-coated panels, black ironwork, dark veneers and cement textures. Low-carbon materials, modular elements and a smart lighting system support flexible daily use.

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Urban Serenity Apartment

Urban Serenity

Urban Serenity redefines urban living by seamlessly blending elegance with adaptability. The design stands out for its innovative integration of spaces, enhancing natural light and visual connections while maintaining distinct identities through thoughtful color schemes. Key features of the design include a versatile central bar area, personalized room layouts, and a harmonious flow that supports both intimate and social functions, creating a home that adapts to diverse living scenarios.

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Xizhimen Port  Apartment

Xizhimen Port

Xizhimen Port is an apartment building in Beijing, China. The ten-story structure was built in the 1980s and later renovated for young urban tenants. The new facade is formed by aluminum window frames that project out from the exterior wall. The frames organize the exposed beams and columns of the original building and provide space for the air conditioning unit of each room. Inside each frame, the color shifts from orange at the top to pale yellow at the bottom. Added windows on the east and west walls increase daylight by 50 percent.

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Moonlit Treading Apartment

Moonlit Treading

Moonlit Treading is a 76 square meter apartment interior in Taichung, Taiwan, completed in September 2023. The design begins with a minimalist impression and then reveals complexity within. Scattered geometric forms create a sense of order, while asymmetrical shapes break it. Serpentinite flooring from Hualien meets stainless steel textured walls in a low saturation palette, and red accents appear in furniture details. Partitions are removed in the common areas, so light and movement flow freely, and changes of material define the zones instead.

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Aqua Flash Apartment

Aqua Flash

Aqua Flash is an interior design for a 60 square meter apartment. The open layout allows abundant daylight and flexible movement. Glass-recessed sliding doors are shaped as two asymmetrical semicircles and set with colored glass. Sunlight passes through the colored glass and mixes with backlit illumination from hanging and floor-to-ceiling cabinets, creating changing colorful reflections indoors. Bright orange, violet and olive furniture contrasts with black laminates, pale pine veneers and cement backdrops. A wall piece of bent neon tubes adds evening ambiance.

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