2026
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Standing as a floating white crystal on a bustling street corner, Mpalace Taichung is more than a hair salon; it is an artistic vessel within the urban fabric. The design employs a lightweight metal mesh façade to outline the building’s silhouette, striking a rhythmic balance between the city and the brand’s identity. By day, this semi-transparent skin filters gentle light; by night, it glows as a luminous container of urban life. Inside, a palette of muted greys and whites echoes the minimalist exterior. The exposed structural ceiling maintains an authentic, raw texture, creating a dialogue with the city’s rugged industrial language while offering a serene, ritualistic space for self-discovery through the art of hair.
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Danting Li
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Packaging Design - Limited Edition
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Yunlin County Government
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Conceptual Design - Services
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City University of Macau
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User Experience Design (UX) - Social Networking