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To tell the history of a city is, in the end, to tell the story of its people. Because if there were no people, this city would have no history worth telling. Every metropolis has its history, take Zhengzhou for example from boundless farmland to densely tile-roofed houses to today's high-rise buildings, the change carries memories of generations. From life trivial to the striving goal, it is people's daily living that weaves the urban prosperous.
Port House is a two-storey residential interior located in Alachati, Izmir. The home offers 250 square metres of living space with four en-suite bedrooms, an open plan living area, a dining room and a kitchen. Oak is used for the floors, ceiling beams, cabinetry and doors, and is combined with marble in some areas. A double height ceiling and large sliding doors bring daylight, garden and sea views into the interior. The layout connects indoor and outdoor spaces and suits a family of five in all four seasons.
In this project, the designers created the maximum effect of unity with nature thanks to organic materials, color scheme and the presence of plants, while not losing the client's love for a light urban loft and art deco elements with a modern style. The project shows how completely different styles and color solutions can be combined so that they complement each other, as well as how to organically use natural resources and technological achievements of IT in the same space.
Misterio is a lighting collection of pendant lamps and wall lamps inspired by the northern lights. The main elements are made of cast glass with a multicolor effect and are shaped like waves frozen in glass. The glass creates colored highlights that form organic patterns on nearby surfaces. A black metal base in the form of a ring holds an LED strip covered with a matte diffuser. The ring is directed inward, so the lighting is soft and the beauty of the glass is emphasized. The collection can be used for main lighting, task lighting or accent lighting.
The Fleur sofa is inspired by natural curves, resembling the gentle unfolding of flower petals. The backrest and armrests are finished with elegant curves, offering both visual beauty and a soft, enveloping seating experience. The low-back design enhances openness and visually expands the space. The frame is slim yet sturdy, offering modern sophistication with minimalistic, organic lines. This design blends trendy and timeless elements, creating a comfortable and stylish piece.
Pu Tang is a restaurant interior in Nanjing, China, covering an area of 1284 square meters. The layout includes seven private rooms and one tea room, each based on a theme drawn from literati symbols such as plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The central floor slab of the building was removed to form an inner courtyard for plants and to bring daylight into each room. A visual corridor introduces garden views, while stones, water, moss and fern create a natural landscape. Natural marble and wood panelling are used.