2025
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Inspired by Jiangnan Waters · Refined Elegance of Wu-Yue Culture — A New Realm of Oriental Luxury
Located in Suzhou’s High-Tech Zone—a convergence of cutting-edge innovation and centuries-old Wu-Yue heritage—this show villa draws from the fluid grace of Jiangnan lakes and the cultural depth of the region to craft a contemporary expression of oriental refined luxury. The design fuses the serenity of “water” with the dignity of tradition, creating an exclusive sales lounge where cultural resonance meets modern sophistication. Anchored in a palette of muted greys and warm browns, accented by Prussian blue and burnt orange, the space exudes calm, warmth, and subtle elegance. Traditional architectural motifs—such as stilted structures and upturned eaves—are reinterpreted through glass, steel, and open volumes to evoke a light, floating “pavilion over water.” At its heart, a custom double-sided Suzhou embroidery screen, Mist Over Taihu Lake, uses gradient metallic threads and hand-stitched floral details to capture the shimmering light and ripples of Taihu at dawn and dusk, transforming非遗 craftsmanship into immersive art. Inspired by Suzhou’s dual identity—rooted in Wu-Yue antiquity yet thriving in the vitality of Taihu New City—the design harmonizes contrasting materials, balanced tones, and innovative heritage expressions to create a space that is “observable, explorable, and contemplative.” Here, Eastern minimalism and modern luxury coexist in quiet dialogue, ultimately realizing a poetic ideal: “Architecture becomes art, and life becomes poetry.”
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HOPS★ON Beijing
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Architectural Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall
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BLUES
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Landscape Design - Residential Landscape
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Trangday Interior Design
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Interior Design - Restaurants & Bars
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BLUES
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Landscape Design - Residential Landscape