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The first urban condominium by "NOT A HOTEL", known as a rentable villa.
As it is in a residential area, we designed as a three-dimensional urban space accommodating diversity of lifestyle where each room has a different concept, instead of a single large structure.
The front garden, which seamlessly connected to the front park, mediates and transits smoothly from the tranquility of rooms to the lively urban environment. While the entire facility maintains a sense of unity, each eight rooms has a different concept and design.
To maintain a sense of openness while ensuring privacy, we studied the layout of each room with 3D model studies of the surrounding environment, the views from each room and the sight lines from adjacent buildings. Through repeated modifications of opening heights and landscaping, we have achieved a calm like mountain retreat within the city, while enjoying the convenience of the urban location.

This project is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong. With the development of society, new changes have taken place in our lifestyles and family structure, and a new product is needed to adapt to this "trend". In order to create a warm parent-child space, the original layout of three bedrooms and two halls was designed into an LDKG integrated space, and the living room, dining-room, kitchen and garden-balcony were connected to make the overall space wider. One of the bedrooms has been converted into a multi-purpose room, which interacts with the master bedroom through a moved and isolated opening, and the study space can be changed whenever you want, which is adapting to the new lifestyle.

BANCANG is located in EKA-Tianwu Park in Jinqiao District, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The site is originally the warehouse of CSSC Marine Instrument Co., Ltd. in Shanghai - Warehouse 445 in the 60s. The overall planning and renovation design of the area were conducted as commissioned by the owner. As a pioneer renovation project in the park, it should not only have commercial reception and exhibition functions, but also reflect the prospect of the park in the future. We respect the historical development and put the current sustainable development concept into it, integrating the old and the new parts to arouse the old buildings.Modest and open-minded - BANCANG.

Combining the awareness of environmental protection with knowledge and action, we created an exhibition pavilion that was quickly built and quickly dismantled. Construction materials can be stored, transported, flexibly moved and recycled in the smallest of spaces, creating a closed loop with lower carbon emissions before, during and after the exhibition. For temporary exhibition spaces, the interaction between design and social concepts can move people more than the simple existence of a place. They are embodied here as –Diversity of texture, Plasticity and stability trade-off, Naturalness and human intervention. The exhibition pavilion takes "floating stones" as the concept and PVC air film cube as the carrier, transforming the product characteristics and environmental protection concept into a special experience. Sustainable design isn't just a buzzword, it's a practice that reduces our environmental impact through the use of recyclable materials, while delivering functionality and aesthetic value.

This is a project for a mobile office which is based on an old mini bus. It has a full spec office environment, which can offer ad hoc and special time to the workers.

Intimate feeling is created by wood louvers lapping inside space of the bus despite of changing outside. It’s possible to feel the nature by opening double door. The blue grey and mirror are on the surface, like a classic car.

In the latest circumstance, It’s important how to use the time in life. Which means the work time is in the criterion of how to live.
Not like a functional RV, the comfortable and high quality mobile space would offer another rich choice in your life.

This project is situated on the top floor of the building. The designer, upon the original roof and in combination with the indoor functional layout, also drew inspiration from the garden tour format of oriental gardens and excavated two courtyards, one large and one small. This has significantly enhanced the indoor lighting and air circulation. As the sunlight changes, the flowing light and shadow scattered in the space create a distinctive atmosphere and evoke certain emotions. This is not merely a workplace but also a space for purifying the soul, enabling people to unwind amidst their busyness. The flexible and free space design encourages everyone to pursue the future, forge ahead towards the light, and seek the meaning of life.

This is an interior renovation of an 18-year-old, 1000-square-meter villa in Hong Kong's prestigious Victoria Peak, that reflects the owners' preferences for natural materials and personalized design.Perceiving a home can be seen as a large piece of furniture: a structure designed to support and enhance the activities of daily living. Just as a well-crafted chair or table combines beauty and utility, so too should our homes. They should be designed with attention to detail, with an eye for esthetics, and with a deep understanding of human experience. Material exploration is not only done by craftsmanship but also by technology, such as vast use of CNC machining and 3D printing. A home, like a piece of fine furniture, should invite interaction, inspire admiration, and stand the test of time. It should be a testament to the values of craftsmanship, sustainability, and emotional richness.

When our client first approached us, they have a very clear vision that they would like this house to be a non-typical Hong Kong residence. With the amazing scenery offered by the house, we instantly envisioned it to be a unique sanctuary for one to be away from the hustle of the city and retreat back in nature. The design aims at offering an indoor/ outdoor experience. The interiors are surrounded with big full height folding doors which can all be opened to bring in outdoor to indoor. There is no boundary between interior and nature. It offers a fourth-dimension experience to living – the sound from nature: wind blowing, water babbling, birds singing, etc. It is a spatial cleansing journey for one’s body and soul using natural palettes such as wood, bamboo, rattan and stones to create a warm, tranquil living style.

The first urban condominium by "NOT A HOTEL", known as a rentable villa.
As it is in a residential area, we designed as a three-dimensional urban space accommodating diversity of lifestyle where each room has a different concept, instead of a single large structure.
The front garden, which seamlessly connected to the front park, mediates and transits smoothly from the tranquility of rooms to the lively urban environment. While the entire facility maintains a sense of unity, each eight rooms has a different concept and design.
To maintain a sense of openness while ensuring privacy, we studied the layout of each room with 3D model studies of the surrounding environment, the views from each room and the sight lines from adjacent buildings. Through repeated modifications of opening heights and landscaping, we have achieved a calm like mountain retreat within the city, while enjoying the convenience of the urban location.

Situated in the heart of China's Ningxia winemaking region, Amnor Resort stands as the first luxury wilderness retreat in the Eastern foothills of the Helan Mountain. It plays a pivotal role in the region's viticulture landscape, spearheading the vibrant wine tourism scene in Ningxia. Local inspirations are woven intricately throughout the interior design, from interpretations of coir-rope weaving to motifs inspired by ancient rock art and Chinese paper cutting (Jianzhi), celebrating the region's cultural depth. Upon arrival, guests traverse through vineyards to reach an open courtyard leading to the Wine Cellar Lobby. This grand entrance features a tall, voluminous space with dramatic sunlight coming through an oculus, designed to immerse visitors in the ambiance of wine and music culture. The focal point is the impressive Dragon Spiral Staircase, artfully designed in a motif reminiscent of a wine opener. The lobby doubles as a venue for quartet performances and movie premieres.

Saint-Tropez Manor Hotel, nestled in Qinfeng Village, Yinhu Street, Fuyang District, Hangzhou, offers a serene escape surrounded by mountains and bamboo forests. Just a 40-minute drive from the city center, it provides a secluded haven away from the city's hustle and bustle. Designed as an ideal weekend getaway, it allows guests to immerse in nature, relax, forget troubles, recharge, and enjoy tranquility.

The hotel is located at the foot of Mount Tai, known as the "The Prominent Mountain in Chinese History," where emperors and literati throughout the ages have come to pay homage and offer sacrifices. The design of the hotel is inspired by the natural beauty and cultural depth of Mount Tai. From the lobby named "Red Gate Dawn" to the lounge area called "Jade Emperor Dome," and then to the bar and restaurant known as "Rising Sun," each space is named after the natural elements of Mount Tai, creating a progressive and immersive spatial experience that allows guests to enjoy modern comfort while also feeling the magnificence and mystery of Mount Tai.

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan is nestled in Nanjing Niushou Mountain, Jiangning District, close to the Buddhist Top Temple, Top Tower and Top Palace. It was here that Master Farong founded the far-reaching Niutou Zen School in the Tang Dynasty.The design took the concepts of "Heart, Delight and Emptiness" from the Niutou Zen School to create a holiday that heals the body and mind. The lobby features a “floating kasaya” (a patchwork robe worn by Buddhist monks) on the ceiling. In the center, moss is implanted into the interior landscape, “water ripples” are crafted on the floor, and lush plants hang from the ceiling. Zen-themed artwork is placed throughout to stimulate thought. The hotel has a specially designed vegetarian restaurant and meditation rooms. The guest room can also be a place for meditation, reading and tea tasting, giving guests an unprecedented holiday experience.

Starting from the inspiration of a nearby courtyard-style ancient architectural complex with gorgeous natural landscapes, the hotel integrates local history and culture, nature and aesthetics into the space, interpreting the oriental courtyard with natural materials to provide a place to rest the soul and create an urban micro-vacation lifestyle.

By using modern design techniques, cultural features such as sloping roof, gray tiles, log walls and bamboo weaving art are transformed into artistic elements of space, serving as distinguishing points for different functional spaces. Local and eco-friendly materials are used to highlight simplicity and return to nature, drawing on ancient methods and folk crafts to rediscover history. The design focuses on people's physical and mental health, meeting the functional and spiritual needs of different guests. By designing according to local conditions and materials, it found a symbiosis between local and international, traditional and contemporary elements.

The hotel is located in Yangzhou, near the famous Slender West Lake scenic area, rich in cultural heritage that has captivated scholars and literati since ancient times. The design envisions a playful and spirited young person, with the story of "Wearing a hundred thousand strings of coins, riding a crane down to Yangzhou for a visit." Inspired by the classic routes of Yangzhou's gardens, the hotel design integrates classic elements such as gardens, bricks, tiles, and arches, combined with the brand's unique, lively genes of being playful, relaxed, witty, and sophisticated. It interprets a new experience of Yangzhou's trendy culture in a personalized and expressive manner.

Here, we embark on an exploration of modern civilisation based on naturalism, with a focus on local, to reshape the cultural community model of the town and seek the real meaning of "Living in the mountains and by the sea." As times change and residents migrate, old houses are abandoned. What we do is, based on the restoration of existing buildings, use locally common natural building materials to maintain the unity of the project's locality, thereby creating a shared community concept that integrates living, leisure, and commerce.

The design team and fashion boutique SND have created a space that transports visitors to a distant memory of iron and sand in the midst of a bustling city.

A grand, immaculate dune evokes an otherworldly atmosphere, detached from the modern world and providing a serene escape from the urban chaos. It creates a pristine white stage against a pitch-black backdrop, displaying the collections of clothing like precious treasures and luring visitors to embark on an exploration.

The design team's main focus was to craft a distinctive spatial encounter within an already-existing building. By making use of the existing floor height, they managed to obscure the main retail area beneath the dune and create a large-scale structure that results in an immersive and profound atmosphere reminiscent of ancient times.

Kashiwa Sato designs the total branding for cosmetics manufacturers, from the logo, packaging, and motion graphics to the stores from start to finish. All the designs originate from a meticulously designed icon that perfectly aligns with the grid of the brand name motif.
The fixtures are designed based on the same concept, making the products appear as though they are placed directly in the space. The floor, ceiling, and fixtures of the stores all have a cohesive mirror finish, and the motion graphics and brand movies displayed on the LED monitors covering the entire wall are reflected in these elements and expand infinitely, filling the space and giving visitors the impression that they have jumped into a world of information. It presents a new form of branding in which the store space functions as a medium for communication, enabling visitors to experience the brand concept with all five senses.

Combined with the brand vision and structural thinking, Team ultimately decided to revolve the design concept around the brand name. ANGLE is not only the English name for the brand, but also an English word that interprets "angle".In order to fully display the whole range of products of ANGLE, a number of windows and doors are set up in the space, with different forms and functions, including internal window display area, external window display area, intelligent door and window display area, large window display area and window display area, process display area, and functional testing area.The beauty of the concise geometry is vividly reflected, and the mirror ceiling reflection throughout the entire space successfully creates a scientific avant-garde sense. The A-shaped triangle symbol is everywhere, guiding and surrounding the narrative perspective of the space, pushing the story plot upwarding to flourish the vitality of life.

This is a renovation project for the Global Innovation Center of Amada, a company that boasts one of the world's top market shares in the metal processing technology and sales and development of processing equipment. The brand appeal area, technology displays, communication space, actual equipment displays area, and sales negotiation space were planned based on the "value Amada brings to the world." This facility allows visitors to experience the "passion for building bonds with customers and manufacturing that contributes to society" that has been passed down since the company's founding, as well as the high level of technological capabilities, and allows them to feel the possibilities for the future that we will walk together with Amada. The construction, interior and equipment are likened to a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly building, and CO2 emissions are reduced by 50% compared to the building before renovation too by using AI.

Situated within Overland's headquarters in Foshan, this project serves as a brand experience center, aiming to enhance the brand's image as a multifunctional space that combines reception, display, and experiential functions.

Therefore, the project's design needed to grasp the design philosophy of the new product series, leveraging architectural space and light as mediums to create a backdrop that highlights the new products. The overall design needed to show respect for and harmonious coexistence with nature.

Moving away from the homogeneous displays and products-centric designs typical of conventional showrooms, this space emphasizes the interaction between products, space, nature, people and time. It represents a bold yet confident exploration of showroom design within China's ceramic tile sector.

Taking the Chinese character garden as a starting point. the design narrates the overall space through the sequence of "Pending Garden/ Approaching Garden/ Wandering Garden/ Lingering Garden".
The clear cracks in the ground and the appearance of non-artificially intervened natural life over time provided us with an answer on how to perceive both artificial construction and organic nature.
By translating the inimitable nature into the project design, the designer extracted spatial forms from daily scenes in our life.

Nodi, an coffee brand inspired by HK's coffee culture, debuts its first shop in Shanghai's Jing'an Kerry Centre. The name "Nodi," derived from Latin for "knot," symbolizes connection. This new venue, near Vogue China’s headquarters, features a grand 12-meter high lobby space with three zones: a coffee bar, indoor seating, and a south-facing outdoor patio.Office AIO designed a striking pavilion-like structure with a permeable ceiling, enhancing Nodi’s core values of inspiration and vitality. The bar area is divided by a grid-like timber partition, incorporating Nodi’s “n” motif. A lightbox backdrop showcases barista silhouettes.Seating includes pieces from HAY and custom designs, unified by green marble and dark timber veneer. A super-sized knotted rope installation at the mall's entrance, crafted with Sixinch’s foam coating technology, serves as outdoor seating and nods to Nodi's name. Nodi aims to be a haven for inspiration and creativity, connecting people through coffee.

Located in the core area of the old campus of Xiamen Academy of Arts and Design, Fuzhou university, the project was transformed from a large sculpture studio in the 1980s, which was formerly a studio with several well-known contemporary sculpture artists. We transformed it into a complex art space integrating coffee, exhibition, and retail while taking maintaining its original features as a principle, thus focusing on the multiple expression of aesthetics, showcasing a corner of aesthetics in one space. Different kinds of themed designs and artistic exhibitions will be held there regularly to select global independent designers’ products and feel the core of aesthetics in the atmosphere of the smell of coffee.

Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore is a place where "tradition and the cutting-edge" of art and culture resonate throughout all floors. In addition to approximately 60,000 books dealing with a wide range of artistic fields and stationery and craft items that can be used as everyday art pieces, art spaces dotted around the floor will exhibit notable contemporary art works. The gallery regularly changes displayed works by a wide range of artists, from up-and-coming young artists to well-known artists, offering visitors the opportunity to discover new art and a wide selection of art-related books, inspirational books, and rare back issues of magazines. SHARE LOUNGE has approximately 120 seats that can be used freely, including single seats for undisturbed work, private rooms for meetings and private gatherings of several people, and cafe / bar seats for relaxing during shopping and work.

Designer has designed Inebi, a newly envisioned Japanese food concept located in Urban Hood, Hysan Place. The design of Inebi takes inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture focusing on wooden construction, modular design, Japanese lattice-work, and the architecture of 'engawa' or Japanese style verandahs.

Within the brand's name Inebi - 'Ine' in Japanese means 'Rice', a central theme to the restaurant's concept. Using rice as design inspiration, Designer took the Japanese 'hangiri'; a traditional, large, shallow wooden tub used for preparing sushi rice, to form a focal feature in the design.

Aside from the Hangiri, Designer studied traditional Japanese wood jointing systems, and abstracted a modular system which would delicately display a series of rice-paper-textured acrylic features cut in the oval shape of rice. With each 'grain' overlapping another below, the system was symbolic of raw rice - still unhusked and fixed to the stem.

Most traditional buildings in Lhasa are rammed or built with local stones, wood and adobe as the main materials. The walls are trapezoidal from the perimeter to the interior. Traditional construction techniques and inwardly inclined structural forms are adopted to maintain good thermal insulation and facilitate drainage. Nowadays, in this land of heavy modernism, we try to restore the appearance of the place of that time - the simplicity and essence based on the way of life during the agrarian civilization.

"Hide" is a concept restaurant that celebrates the art of charcoal grilling in the heart of Shanghai.

The interior design blends modernity with vintage charm, where East meets West. Imagine hand-painted wallpapers with Eastern motifs, vintage green European screens, and rustic aged red brick. These elements create an immersive dining experience, creating an 18th-century European ambiance infused with Oriental charm.

A lantern depicting the "Seven Lucky Gods" from Japanese Mythology hangs over the stone itamae countertop, it is a visual contrast with the surroundings, that echoes the Japanese fusion cuisine theme. It perfectly embodies the brand's ethos of "creativity and fusion," while exuding a vintage charm and energy.

In terms of visual aesthetics, this case uses a wide range of circles and columns, annular ceiling lights in the shape of sun rings, Su-style doorways in the shape of full moon, classic columns of garden corridors, supplemented by bright and simple lines, with distinctive features and harmonious nature. In the guest area, the lighting is combined with the acrylic installation art (the installation is in the shape of a floating object, pointing to the concept of "hovering"), adding visual highlights on the basis of maintaining the unity of materials.

Inspired by the poet Li Bai's verse, "We must drink fine wine and revel in the moonlight atop high terraces," this project aims to create an atmosphere of leisure far from the urban clamour. Located in Hangzhou's historic district, the design incorporates traditional Chinese cultural elements, blending distinct garden architectural features with modern building materials. From the inside to outside, you can overlook the surrounding historical buildings, telling the past and today of the city close to canal.

The gymnasium of the Shanghai Children's Welfare Institute has undergone years of accumulation and is now meticulously renovated, emerging as a crystal-clear work of art. The design aims to convey profound principles through simple toys, providing warmth and strength to the children. The original steel structure of the building is retained, with colors enhancing the visual effect. Localized colors invigorate the space, while large areas of color bring visual impact. The narrow corridor features track elements, making it more transparent and interesting. The space not only enhances functionality but also injects dynamic vitality, becoming a paradise for children.

The project is located in the Qingsheng area of Nansha, Guangzhou, with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as the center, and the convenient transportation as the foundation, integrating the campus, the industrial park and the community to create an open and integrated life circle of "industry, learning, research, residence and culture". The project is designed to be a five-storey multi-functional vertical street concept, demonstrating the core concept of modern urban planning - "agglomeration and integration": the gathering of knowledge and skills, the integration of community cultures, and the focus of economic vitality.

Starting with addressing a large and conspicuous support pillar, the blueprint for the public space design gradually takes shape, transforming an initially obtrusive structure into an asset. This not only meets practical needs but also enhances the sophisticated and luxurious image of the community. The horizontal ripple patterns and the tiered ceiling design extend the spatial dimensions of the lobby. The square column at the boundary of the space is reshaped into a round column and further refined into a conical form, giving it functionality. The pillar is transformed into a bar counter in the lounge area, becoming a visual highlight. This eliminates its abrupt presence and serves as a transitional space between the two halls.

The project is located in Guantouling where in the west of Beihai City, making a bow-shaped direction from southwest to northeast, the steep rocks of the sea erosion platform are staggered and varied, and the surrounding attractions such as ‘Sea dry stone rotten’ are combined to form a systematic tourism resource in the whole area. The original site of the building is a service station supporting the scenic spot, without changing the overall structure of the original building, C&C DESIGN gives it a new image in the form of micro-intervention, which is upgraded and transformed into a complex service place including cafe, shopping, rinse shower, toilet, and outdoor sea-watching theater.

InNordics provides whole-person nordic education programs for children aged 3-12. Using orange, mint green, and wood tones, it embodies the playful and experimental Nordic essence. Child-friendly features like cabinet designs and tree decorations create an interactive space. The numerous plastic drawers enchance student responsibility and organization skills. A waiting area was created at InNordics for parents and children. It features booth seating with a shoes cabinet underneath, providing a resting place for parents while they wait for their children after tutorials. Children waiting for their next class can read books from a small book cabinet and sit in the booth seating area. Flexibility and co-working are at the core of the space's design, allowing students to engage in various activities such as group games and tutoring sessions. The room also serves as a quiet area for tutoring and completing homework, providing a conducive environment for focused learning.

Interleaving is one of the modern architectural design techniques, and designers use interweaving and deconstructive design thinking to make this project full of artistic atmosphere. The elements of displacement and hanging foxes become a part of space, cleverly blending with the environment to create a sense of dynamism and uncertainty, attracting visitors to explore. The changes in spatial height differences create unique atmospheres and functions in different areas.

As the design of the exhibition hall of Yangjiang's leading knife making corperate Tuobituo, it is necessary to present a complete enterprise ecology in a space of 200 square meters. Cutting, which creates new meanings and experiences at the visual and perceptual levels, is an architectural technique that reshapes the boundaries and connotations of space here. The cutting creates fractures and voids in the morphological epidermis, breaks the visual continuity, and promotes the reorganization of the spatial atmosphere and structure, thereby dissolving the sense of heaviness and closure within the building, and introducing a new rhythm. The interplay of light and cutting creates a unique balance of tension and dynamics. In this triangular space, in a seemingly limited structure, infinite possibilities for expansion and creativity can be found.

LONGFOR GROUP, in collaboration with DAS Design, advocates for a philosophy of seclusion and humanistic sentiments, building upon the multi-layered dimensions of value. They use contemporary design elements to refine the ancient charm and new contexts, tracing the underlying essence of urban life to present a refined masterpiece. DAS Design skillfully combines elements such as landscapes, plants, and architecture to create a courtyard that can achieve the effect of "recreating the universe within a small space." This design allows for changing scenes with every step, evoking associations with grand natural vistas on both visual and psychological levels.

In spring 2024, we are invited to design a maze at Wan Chai harbour front area of Hong Kong, five artists are invited in total. We have to interpret the definition of maze and may use any kind of materials to create the work. The location is facing the beautiful Victoria Harbour and site area given is 10m x 15m.The concept of mirror maze comes from children’s kaleidoscope, through multiple reflections, we have different spatial experiences; most of mazes are organised by pathways, mirror maze uses collective rooms to create non-directional explorations.Through the reflections of Hong Kong, mirror maze not only provides delightful body experiences, but also new perspectives to view the city.

This exhibition is inspired by "mechanism" and uses five mechanisms: form, structure, function, interaction, and interaction to create an exhibition space that has both visual impact and practical functions. In this space, the essence of architecture is revealed, the logic of materials and structures is displayed, and the audience's experience is optimized.Through in-depth exploration and application of "mechanisms", we concretize the brand's "people-oriented" innovative spirit, give the space more warmth and soul, and achieve harmonious resonance between architecture, exhibition and people.It not only enhances the audience's interactive experience, but also demonstrates the brand's cutting-edge exploration and outstanding achievements in the field of science and technology.We hope that through this exhibition, the audience will feel the power of the concept that "the core of design is always people" and experience the deep interaction between people and space, thereby inspiring more thinking and inspiration.

BANCANG is located in EKA-Tianwu Park in Jinqiao District, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The site is originally the warehouse of CSSC Marine Instrument Co., Ltd. in Shanghai - Warehouse 445 in the 60s. The overall planning and renovation design of the area were conducted as commissioned by the owner. As a pioneer renovation project in the park, it should not only have commercial reception and exhibition functions, but also reflect the prospect of the park in the future. We respect the historical development and put the current sustainable development concept into it, integrating the old and the new parts to arouse the old buildings.Modest and open-minded - BANCANG.

Tadao Ando once said :”Half of space depends on design,the other half is derived from presence and spirit.” This is an art life experience museum located in the Beijing Plastic San Cultural and Creative Park. It was transformed from an old industrial relic factory, and its architectural style has obvious historical characteristics. The development of the Internet and the experience of the epidemic have greatly changed people's shopping methods and lifestyles, and have also proposed new era propositions for brands. Our original intention in designing this project was to create a new business model - let "Business" retreats and softens the relationship between Party A and Party B. Different from the simple display of products in the past, more attention is paid to the artistic style and brand temperament of the space, so that visiting guests can have some unexpected emotions, thus bringing an immersive brand experience.

Bamboo Cubic is an exhibition hall constructed entirely from bamboo, showcasing the integration of production, life, and ecology. It offers immersive spaces wholly made of bamboo and features a unique cubic design. By combining multiple Cubics, it creates diverse spaces that provide a sense of depth and endless possibilities. The name "Bamboo Cubic" is inspired by the versatility of bamboo and the variability of cubics. It symbolizes the robust nature of bamboo, as mentioned in the Tao Te Ching: "One gives birth to Two. The Two gives birth to Three. The Three gives birth to all universal things". "Bamboo to the power of one" highlights its natural ecological qualities. "Bamboo to the power of two" showcases traditional bamboo mats, weaving, and craftsmanship, demonstrating the flexibility. "Bamboo to the power of three" represents the three-dimensional exhibition, harmonizing with the integration of production, life, and ecology, and showcasing limitless possibilities.

We moved the livingroom to the south because of the winter sun. The partition wall of the original room was also removed, and the remaining wall extends out from the fireplace, which is the center of the house. The staircase is placed in front of the north window and is no longer just a simple structure connecting the two levels, but also a visual focal point on the facade. It is the sky light that passes through the curtain, making the daily life into a curtain silhouette, and anyone can get different narrative experience through the personalized observation perspective in the interface of the staircase.

The project is a top-floor duplex located in Fuzhou, which is opened by two sets of spaces, forming a 1,000 square meter symmetrical thermocline layout structure. The design takes a waltz as the narrative background, breaks the coherent dance into fragments of architectural forms, disassembles the visual symbols of the available images, and then, through unified spatial thinking, connects the relationships between scenes, and finally frames it as a figurative design interpretation.

For this interior design project, we sought to create a harmonious blend of modern elegance. By integrating seamless wood veneer treatments from the walls to the ceiling, we elevate the overall ambience, offering a cocooning warmth that envelops the entire space.
To complement the natural warmth of the wood, we incorporated terrazzo flooring and surfaces. The terrazzo’s speckled texture and modern appeal create a perfect juxtaposition with the organic wood. The addition of dark stainless steel trim further enhances the finesse of the design, providing sleek lines and a touch of edge. To breeze up the palette, we introduced splashes of soft cyan color. This gentle hue adds vibrancy and freshness, ensuring the interior feels lively without overpowering the serene atmosphere.
Another design focal point is the placement of artworks, which ensure that the home feels curated and personal, with each artwork adding to the overall story of the space.

Walking from the outdoors into this residence, transparent glass doors replace most of the walls, creating a connection between the inside and outside, allowing natural light to flood in and making the whole area more open and bright. The first floor features an integrated living and dining room without any partition walls, resulting in a freely flowing layout. The designer crafted a personalized dwelling that meets various daily living scenarios based on the client's lifestyle and habits. Although the space is limited, the life within it is boundless. The implicit spiritual power of the spatial realm does not necessarily rely on a large number of decorative items and a layering of colors; it can also come from a moderate amount of space left blank.

From the beginning of the design, we hoped to find an inner link between people and space, paying attention to people's needs for function and spirit in the space.The scale, vision and alternation of the field, including the change of the sun's irradiation angle, are basic details carefully considered by us, based on which new spatial dynamic lines, field relationship and people's experience is built. In daily time, people and space feels and fulfills each other.

At first was thinking of designing a club for entertainment, but later thought people often have the mind of living in seclusion after reaching a certain age and would like to find a sanctuary for their inner spirit. Mr. Han Song introduces the concept of "Art Oriental" style, which integrates moderninnovation with Oriental art to generate asinquar spatia experience.This is how a place where people can escape from the society for seclusion but also gather with friends for an ordinary life came out.

The villa overlooks a breathtaking view of the PacificOcean, not far from the birthplace of Japan's yachting culture. The design pursues asculptural form befitting this stunning natural environment, symbolized by the large, vaulted roof andarches that evoke the image of the white, rippling sea. With the sea as a motif, we looked for a woodenstructure that shared similarities with yachts andbridges, and the curves of the atrium roof made of CLT (cross laminated timber) give the interior space a senseof expansiveness.
Built on a southwest facing slope, the ocean view can be enjoyed from every space in the room. You can also enjoy resort life in the pool and Jacuzzi with a view of the beautiful ocean. The floor color is emerald green, which evokes the shallow waters of the ocean. The entrance is reminiscent of the undersea, with a white, shell-like staircase floating in the air.

With the concept of “reshaping the everyday-life” as the main axis, the functional requirements are clarified, the spatial structure is planned, the advantages of day lighting are amplified and the circulation space is created, so that the air and natural light can nourish the indoor environment, and change the viewing perspective. Throughout the changes of those subtle textures, the dynamic texture and different levels are highlighted, and in the regular layout form, the surrounding life rituals are connected, and family members can be both independent individuals and extremely intimate groups. In the selection of hard-packed materials, the integrity of the space and the texture of the material itself are mainly highlighted.

'Undulating Compact Home' embodies order through precise and modest design elements. It was designed to minimize friction among family members by incorporating an integrated design approach to conceal the belongings of busy parents in a compact Hong Kong-sized apartment, creating a gentle environment for their baby.

Its central undulating wall unifies the spatial flow, acts as a wayfinding feature, and conceals and integrates a bathroom, cabinetry, and mechanical systems. It is fabricated from oak veneer to keep the apartment well-lit and soft at the corners, making it suitable for the new baby.

The addition of ‘horizontal’ storage systems on top of conventional ‘vertical’ ones give the illusion of a bigger home by maximizing empty wall space. For example, the designers incorporated hydraulic hardware to lift up the master bedroom floor, creating storage underneath for off-season clothes.

Hence, plentiful storage does not detract from an elegant, soft, sensual and minimalist interior.

This design combines the natural warmth of wood textures with the luxurious sheen of gold steel, creating an environment that epitomizes refined elegance and comfort. The rich, organic wood elements serve as the foundation, infusing the space with an earthy, inviting ambiance through their intricate grains and warm hues. Complementing this, gold steel introduce a sophisticated, opulent touch, capturing and reflecting light to enhance the overall aesthetic with a sense of modern luxury.The interplay between these materials results in a harmonious balance of natural charm and refined elegance. Furniture selections are meticulously curated, featuring clean lines and premium fabrics that enhance both comfort and visual appeal. Lighting is thoughtfully designed to highlight the textures and finishes, casting a warm, inviting glow that enriches the atmosphere.Decorative elements, including art and accessories, are chosen to seamlessly integrate with the overall theme, adding depth and personality without overwhelming the space.

This design project breaks traditional layout and puts emphasis on spatial extension and continuity, using the dining table as the center of house. Family members can freely work here, showcase their creativity, or interact leisurely. This dining space combined with an open kitchen is not just where people eat, but a spiritual hub of the entire family life.

The design that combines iron hanging cabinets and lights stretching from the entrance to the kitchen island visually connects and extends the overall space. Patterned glass on the sliding door of the dining area allows tender natural light to penetrate through, creating mesmerizing wavy shadows in the interior for a warm and open ambience.

This poetic living space emphasizes a continued and orderly sense, as if the space were a book, and its every page is an extension of the story of living.

The residential project, located in a quiet area of Taipei City and built in the 1990s, is owned by a married couple with a daughter. Inspired by Japanese clean minimalism, the design features clean lines, geometric structures, and warm materials like oak wood and stucco. The original, illogical floor plan was transformed to create an open, yet private space. The 56-square-meter home is narrow, so a large square box was designed to contain storage and separate private and public areas. A centrally placed dining table, inspired by the round table concept, connects the living area and kitchen. The kid’s room features a foldable bed, which maximizes space for play and study when folded.

''Runway'' This is a home where homeowners and their cats live together in harmony, intertwining their daily lives. A deep and serene atmosphere permeates every corner, as cat jumping platforms and tunnels connect the living room and the bedroom, allowing the cats to freely roam and play between the two areas. This not only provides the cats with abundant space for activities and physical exercise but also fosters increased interaction between the owners and their cats, creating a harmonious and symbiotic living environment. Together, they joyfully embrace the warmth and happiness that comes from each other's companionship.

The designer deconstructs the original layout, allowing light to penetrate the space and flow with the air, injecting it into everyday life. All activities in the space become gentle and auspicious moments in life. To emphasize the play of light and shadow, the entire space adopts a colorless scheme, using paint and micro-cement flooring to create a comfortable living environment. Cats are another mobile protagonist in the space, with areas planned for their leisure, such as window views overlooking the river. Starting from the curved shelf behind the refrigerator, a cat tunnel extends through the walls to the bedroom window, even incorporating cat perches on pillars, ensuring cats have access to optimal spaces throughout the home. The pervasive curved lines in the space create a sense of fluidity and rhythm, seamlessly integrating into the environment with a sense of naturalness and harmony.

This project is located in Dongguan, Guangdong, and aims to create a place where the body and mind can meet for people who are anxious about the inner turmoil of the bustling city. The design revolves around the theme concept of "Essential Oil Museum", from the introduction of essential oil plant types (visual), to the extraction device of plant essential oils (touch), to the ritual of smelling and inhaling the smell of plant essential oils (olfactory), and finally to the spa massage experience of plant essential oils (awareness), to complete the healing journey of essential oil SPA under this series of perceptions.

In this approximately 600-square-meter traditional Chinese courtyard space, the designer combines the order and restraint conveyed by the square and symmetrical layout with the imagination and possibilities of cinema. Classic, colorful, and rich scenes reminiscent of film visuals are integrated into this framework. Under the overarching concept of Retro Glam, collision, fusion, and balance design techniques permeate the space, ultimately presenting a timelessly elegant atmosphere. This creates a familiar yet surprising and warm spatial experience that harmonizes local and exotic elements.

JANUS is a whisky and cocktail bar with a social aspect. According to the operational function of the project, the first floor is the supporting space and the second floor is the main venue. The first floor is loose, open, relaxed which serves coffee. The seating is relatively spacious. Bar counter and loose seating area on the second floor is different, more compact but not crowded. The sense of distance between people familiar or unfamiliar is more subtle. We hope more conversation and stories can happen there.

POETIC GARDEN is a private club that draws people into a poetic space with a quiet mood. It creates a twists and turns in the interior space with different scenery with the circulation of the garden, and creates a contemporary garden through a variety of modern material partitions, while the specially designed installation lights echo the structural interspersing techniques of the facade and the top surface, which make the limited space full of flowing interest.

This project uses flowing arc designs, diverse material textures, and atmospheric lighting to create a dreamlike sensation within the space. To alleviate the oppressive feel caused by the building's original structure and varying heights, the areas are not separated by doors but are instead defined by curved ceiling lines, enriching the visual interest. Curves become the focal point throughout the space, with abundant linear light sources emphasizing the contours of the curves. The space features woven metal panels, artistic coatings, velvet, amber mirrors, and polished natural stone, encouraging visitors to touch and enjoy the fusion of light and materials, enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere. Finally, environmental control systems—including lighting, air conditioning, curtains, and music—differentiate the scenes, allowing visitors to follow the narrative of their dreamlike journey.

The project in this case is named "dealing with water"because it mainly focuses on nutritional therapy, with water as the mediator and reason as the collateral. Drawing on the concept of "dealing with water", the flowing lines of the form are curved and secluded, with stone fences as partitions, and the overall style is an art gallery, presenting an orderly and varied spatial rhythm in the design.The restaurant's main color tone is natural wood, with a square grid ceiling design symbolizing the continuous layers of mountains.The therapy space continues the technique of stone mosaics, with a skylight well in the ceiling guiding the indoor light changes. Through the translucent glass, the scattered light and shadow resemble the silent imagination of thoughts, combining reality and illusion.

All things are straight or curvy, which make for the art. As a functional venue integrating beauty, health preservation and leisure, the beauty salon should always maintain the dual attributes of fashion and emotion.
Chinese people highly value the degree of curves and straightness, which constitute quietness in cities, and beauty of static space, if properly handled. Curves and straightness, light, shadow and materials, frame-line combination and rectangular segmentation all use interpersonal as a scale, which improve the emotional attachment to the space and the interaction with users. This highlights the fun and the essence of life, and achieves a spiritual resonance between beauty workers and customers. The design of the spa room ought to be comfortable. Although it is a simple structure, a semi-open wall allows interaction between the living space and the natural space. When the light enters obliquely, the guests will have a memorable experience.

This intimate bar, located within a skyscraper, blends urban bustle with interior tranquility, featuring a unique combination of a bar and a haute couture dress shop to create a modern art space. The bar counter is simple yet textured, the wine cabinets sparkle, and the booths are cozy. The space is cleverly designed to ensure privacy while promoting interaction, allowing guests to enjoy fine drinks and haute couture simultaneously. The tailor's room is minimalistic, ideal for creativity. Arches and curved walls add a sense of depth. Overall, it is a relaxing place that combines art and fashion.

This project is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, and we are not only designing a show flat of TIMES CHINA, but also a lifestyle of an "era". The regular layout of the four-bedroom and two-room hall brings the design style of Nanyang, with a fully functional kitchen, sufficient storage space, and a closed living room with a giant curtain window view, which is full of daily social and leisure relaxation; One of the rooms was designed as a dining space, and at the same time had the function of a work/multi-purpose room, and the children's room used the window as a bed box, which not only increased the space for activities, but also achieved "extreme storage".

In the Gemdale GLORY OF LAKE project in Zengcheng, Guangzhou, a tranquil space is transformed into an emotional container through meticulous design. Inspired by the interplay of natural light and shadow, the design creates a space with a flowing sense of beauty. Carefully selected furniture and decorations, including black marble, warm wood textures, and copper tableware, complement each other, showcasing a refined and understated Eastern aesthetic. The entire space is imbued with a subtle Eastern luxury and reverence for nature, creating a comfortable and modern living environment for residents.

The project is located in Taohualing, Yuelu District, Changsha City, adjacent to Meixi Lake, mountains and rivers besiege the city, and the academy as the vein, outlining an ideal template for a modern humanistic mountain residence. The basement is full of sunlight and low floors, like an "empty" Zen realm, pushing tranquility and seclusion to the extreme; The traditional planar longitudinal progression is transformed into a zigzag progression in the vertical direction. The integrated LDK layout is free and transparent. Materials, colours, light, and proportions of form are balanced in the design to create a gentle tonality with a tactile sensibility.

Celia Chu custom-designed the Vanke Service Apartments, setting the stylistic tone as Modern Classic. Following her consistent design approach, Celia highlights the quality of the luxury residence through the layering of lines, shapes, and materials. Celia’s aim is to break through the traditional concepts in design by seamlessly integrating various design elements, creating a concept where life is art, and art is life. Through her designs, Celia emphasizes the optimization and embodiment of the modern quality of life, infusing daily living with the inspiration of humanistic art.

The expression of spatial emotion unfolds gracefully through a sequence of crystal elements. Transparent crystal brick walls serve as partitions, sparking visual interactions. Independent spaces interweave in a hazy atmosphere, enhanced by a flowing path that adds layers of experience. The extensive use of white travertine balances the warm tones of walnut wood, breaking spatial boundaries and fostering a harmonious interaction. Curved crystal brick walls guide the spatial functions, blending gentle curves with clean lines to create a rhythmic and dynamic spatial experience.

The project is located in Shenzhen IIC, leveraging the strategic resources and economic advantages of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It stands as a global headquarters hub, an epitome of metropolitan culture, an international exchange center, and a coastal living room, featuring an exemplar of the future city.

The Poetic Space Design Company, entrusted with the FF&E design and implementation for IIC SUPERONE Sales Center. The executive lounge of the sales center, serving as a long-term functional space, undergoes comprehensive design and implementation of both soft and hard furnishings by us.

The designer integrates seasonal themes into the design narrative, using artistic installations as a medium, innovating dynamic interactions, and evoking an endless romance and sentiment in the poetic and artistic essence of the Orient, conveying the charm of both the era and poetry.

The project takes the name of "French lifestyle art" and blends the spirit of French aesthetics, redefining spatial functions by deconstructing user home behavior patterns. Using the core language of circular corridors, transitioning visual interpretation through artistic perception, emphasizing communication and infiltration of various regional spaces, and emphasizing furnishings and displays. The integration of LDK and LDS and the small home design of the master bedroom increase the transparency of the space. Through modernist design techniques, interpret the luxury and beauty of French genes, and shape situational spatial experiences.

Inspired by the concept of 'music groove,' ByteDance Shanghai project integrates visual aesthetics, cutting-edge technology, and human-centric design in a transformative campus. The space comes alive with gradient colours from the brand’s palette, embedded in the environment like dancing notes, infusing it with boundless energy and a youthful, dynamic atmosphere.

The architectural layout consists of three distinct towers—Byte Hub, Byte Play, and Byte X—each conceived to cater to diverse user needs through functional differentiation. Advanced ByteDance interaction technologies are integrated throughout, enhancing the employees' and visitors' experience alike. The versatile design supports a wide range of activities, including meetings, educational and fitness programs, social gatherings, and ideation workshops.

This user-centric approach ensures that each tower not only serves a unique purpose but also enriches the overall experience, aligning with ByteDance's innovative ethos and dynamic corporate culture.

At the foot of the six hundred year old Ming city wall there is an abandoned cotton mill, which is now being re-designed and re-used as a design agency and coffee shop, with a new design concept that contrasts with the city wall and factory building of the past. We used a minimalist design language: black rock panels and stainless steel to complete the facade and cafe design. In the interior office space design, we retained the old steel windows, sloping roofs and other elements, and added pure natural Okoume combined with the subtlety of micro-cement to create a simple, strong, green and environmentally friendly art space. The combination of old and new decoration elements seems to be a dialogue between the past and the modern, contributing to the continuation of urban culture and the development of modern design in both directions.

If the office is defined as a closed whole, the designer aims for visitors to feel soothed and relaxed upon entering. In an open and transparent spatial order, the design seeks a blend of freedom and privacy, ensuring seamless communication among the team while also nurturing individual independence. This project involves a self-use office space for a design studio, where the design endeavors to narrate a story of psychological perception through spatial language. As a place for design, research, and imagination, the space breaks away from a closed sense of order to infuse emotion, thereby liberating both body and mind. It constructs a positive work-life balance, inspiring collisions of imagination and creativity. With forward-thinking design mindset, the designer explores how to integrate the sensibility and enjoyment of life into rational work environments. Focusing on the transition between free work and relaxed living patterns, they create an open and integrated space.

This is a project for a mobile office which is based on an old mini bus. It has a full spec office environment, which can offer ad hoc and special time to the workers.

Intimate feeling is created by wood louvers lapping inside space of the bus despite of changing outside. It’s possible to feel the nature by opening double door. The blue grey and mirror are on the surface, like a classic car.

In the latest circumstance, It’s important how to use the time in life. Which means the work time is in the criterion of how to live.
Not like a functional RV, the comfortable and high quality mobile space would offer another rich choice in your life.

McDonald's embarked on a journey to transform its Hong Kong office into a digitally driven, dynamic, people-centric hub embodying the firm’s vision. Designed to elevate staff experience and instill a sense of purpose through bold environmental branding, the project anticipates the future of workplace.

Inspired by McDonald's iconic golden arches, the space feature a bespoke staircase, arched ceilings, and integrated brand motifs. The arch design addresses spatial challenges, promoting seamless vertical and horizontal connections. Arched lobby ceilings create openness, while the signature staircase facilitates connectivity and engagement.

Addressing the company’s aspirations and its digital ethos, the project intertwines branding, technology and sustainable practices into an ample, digitally enabled two-story space built around brand touchpoints, collaboration and wellbeing. Corridors serve as digital galleries, with smart technology and hospitality-inspired materials enhancing the user experience. Recycled materials, biophilic elements, and natural light boost wellbeing, while diversity of work settings fosters creativity and collaboration.

This case conforms to the various structures and restrictions of the venue, and builds an interesting spatial relationship through layout and use of the position of the original beam and pillar.
Just like walking in a huge pores and stones, the field of vision has continued to change with the movement of the pace. The application of a large amount of old wood is nostalgic
The simple atmosphere. The large paper lamp device in the empty place is the metaphor of the clouds and mist in the valley.

Nestled in Zhuhai, China, Artisanal Curve is an 88-square-meter office that defies its compact footprint. With a restricted budget, the design team has transformed the mundane into the extraordinary. The centerpiece is the "Artisanal Curve" – a dynamic, 3D white stroke inspired by wind and Chinese calligraphy. This sculptural element organizes the space, seamlessly transitioning between reception, gallery, and meeting areas.

By blurring art and utility, the Curve breathes life into the once-sterile office, replacing drab cubicles with a captivating, gallery-like ambiance. Custom furnishings enchant the senses, from a sinuous metal lamp to a floating conference table. To combat low ceilings, a mirrored surface enlarges the spatial experience, allowing daylight to create a continually shifting, luminous quality.

Artisanal Curve blurs work and leisure, the mundane and extraordinary. It is a refined sanctuary where employees can convene, share ideas, and experience elevated, luxurious living within a limited footprint.

This program adheres to the concepts of Dong traditional cultural heritage and form locality, low carbon and environmental protection. It combines Dong traditional culture with modern architectural design to show a rich and unique spatial atmosphere. The design focuses on the use of Dong traditional architectural elements, such as architectural symbols, dress language, etc., while taking advantage of modern technological means, adopting green and energy-saving technologies such as environmentally friendly materials, natural ventilation, rainwater collection and utilization. In the creation of spatial atmosphere, focusing on the details to create, using a large number of natural materials and layout planning that integrates with the natural environment, introducing nature into the building, so that the program maintains the traditional architectural characteristics of the Dong ethnic minority without losing the sense of modernity and high quality.

VerdeNexus stands at the forefront of urban innovation, a transformative design endeavor aimed at redefining the landscape of Taipei. Amidst the pressing challenges of urban heat islands, pollution, and the stark scarcity of green spaces, our proposal introduces a visionary blueprint for ecological revitalization and sustainable urban living. By harmoniously blending cutting-edge architectural solutions with pioneering landscape design, VerdeNexus seeks to transform the riverbank area into a vibrant, resilient urban ecosystem. This project is not merely a design proposal; it’s a call to action for creating interconnected green spaces, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering inclusive, accessible urban environments. Through strategic interventions like elevated green parks, multifunctional towers, and digitally sculpted floating islands, VerdeNexus aspires to set a new standard for urban regeneration, where nature and city life thrive in symbiotic harmony.

Kirin + lab is a multi-disciplinary award-winning design laboratory. Our lab consists of registered architects, interior designers, landscape designers, artists, artisans and certified playground safety inspector.

We provide professional design service on architecture, interior, landscape, art installation and multimedia art. We do not limit our design in particular preset boundaries, but rather we welcome challenges and take innovative experiment in all our projects. We believe through continuous experimentation in pushing material limits can achieve design beyond one’s imagination.

Our projects has won numerous international awards including Red Dot Award, Asia Design Award, A’ Design Award, 40 under 40 (China), 40 under 40 (perspective), to name a few.

We design hospitality-driven spaces & objects that resonate quality, narrative and sense of place.

Using the vocabulary of shape, form, colour and materiality to articulate fluent designs in both commercial and residential environments.