2026 | Professional

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Embracing a modern hotel-style aesthetic, this residence elegantly transforms the home into a boutique-like retreat, where the intricacies of daily life meld seamlessly with a captivating interplay of light and shadow. In this thoughtfully designed space, the architecture serves as a vessel for light, incorporating minimalist and gracefully curved forms that accentuate exquisite details. Moreover, the design organizes the flow of light, guiding it as it travels through the interiors and allowing residents to discover enchanting glimpses of illumination along their paths. Consequently, this intentional arrangement fosters a tranquil and understated rhythm of life, inviting a sense of serenity and elegance into everyday living.
The entryway’s mudroom area showcases a striking gray exposed concrete floor, which elegantly marks the transition from the exterior to the interior. As visitors step inside, they will be greeted by a stunning light corridor, where delicately placed linear light strips create captivating geometric frames of illumination. These luminous accents beautifully interact with rich dark wood veneer and expansive mirrored surfaces, which not only amplify the visual scale of the space but also elevate the sense of ceremony upon entry. Moreover, this thoughtfully designed environment establishes a compelling spatial contrast, eloquently conveying the idea that “movement is light, while stillness is darkness.” As one continues through the entryway, the ceiling gracefully curves inward, softening the structural edges. This design choice transforms previously distinct boundaries into a seamless and continuous flow of space, inviting exploration and engagement in every corner.
In the common areas, the application of gray STRATO paint elegantly adorns the side wall of the entryway, the prominent beam of the main TV wall, and the curtain box. This thoughtful choice weaves together vertical and horizontal surfaces, creating a cohesive and inviting backdrop. Meanwhile, the main TV wall is clad in rich stone, which beautifully mirrors the stone accent feature that discreetly conceals the electrical panel in the dining area, artfully blending functionality with aesthetics.
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Haining Cyan Stone Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.
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Product Design - Materials and Surfaces
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Hangzhou Ikosseyewear Technology Co., LTD
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Fashion Design - Eyewear
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Cristina David, National University of Arts Bucharest
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Fashion Design - Student Design
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Gang Wei Interior Design
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Interior Design - Residential