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The design explores the tactile and emotional resonance of Taiwanese terrazzo, translating its material essence into a diverse design collection. The Taiwan Terrazzo Tales Calendar serves as the primary medium, archiving local textures and their underlying narratives into a visual timeline. By transforming sensory experiences into graphic storytelling, the work invites users to revisit the past through a daily ritual of flipping through time worn yet luminous memories.
The Daci Monastery Teahouse is an interior design for a historic building in Chengdu. The teahouse covers about 500 square meters on two floors. The original wooden structure was reinforced and repaired, keeping the aged beams, pillars and carvings. Traditional doors, carved lattice windows and modular partitions divide the space into private rooms and a public lounge. Multi-link sliding folding windows fold to one side, so the enclosed rooms can open into semi-outdoor tea settings. Golden sandalwood and mortise and tenon joints are used without nails or glue.
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Hangzhou Elements is a set of porcelain cups and saucers inspired by the culture of Hangzhou. The blue and white patterns combine the scenery of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with motifs of Liangzhu culture. Each piece is made with traditional Jingdezhen craftsmanship and fired at 1300 degrees Celsius, which keeps the decoration vivid and the material durable. A contoured handle and an irregular saucer improve comfort in use. The collection is intended for daily use and for festive gifting.
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Elogio de la Sombra de Buenos Aires is a site specific exhibition and visual identity created for the Centro Cultural Borges. The exhibition presents twelve miniature scenes of daily life in downtown Buenos Aires, inspired by a poem by Jorge Luis Borges. Paper cutouts are placed inside micro perforated cylindrical capsules that light them and project their shadows. The installation occupies five shop windows. Calligraphic symbols from the institutional archive were digitized for titles, labels and printed materials. An interactive microsite is reached through a code on the windows.
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The Ancient Mexicans is a graphic identity for a permanent exhibition of Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures at the Museum of the Northeast in Monterrey, Mexico. The identity is based on the concept of constellations. A grid of points was placed over images of selected exhibition pieces, and squares and their variations were used to create pictograms for each culture and theme. The pictograms are reflected and repeated to form patterns that work as modules and adapt to each application. Information design within the exhibition supports the visitor experience.
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It is an innovative approach that combines old and new technologies, such as the traditional Japanese traditional construction method that does not use any metal fittings, Ishiba-building and limit strength calculation based on modern structural analysis. The design, composed of horizontal and vertical lines, is highly aesthetic and has been described as attractive structural beauty based on the unique Japanese sense of beauty.
Zilli is a blend of traditional weaving with postmodern lines. The rug is hand-woven using Turkey's geographical indication weaving technique. The motifs were embroidered during weaving with the Cicim technique. It is not post processing. This is the most special detail that distinguishes weaving from others. The motifs also have geographical indications. We used five of these motifs in producing the Zilli rug. The names and journeys of these motifs are; horseshoe (union of lovers), dog paw (happiness, abundance), scorpion (protection from evil), clover (luck), cocklebur (abundance).
Pattern Reborn is a series of cultural products and poster visuals based on traditional Chinese craft patterns. Motifs are taken from traditional clothing and ceramics, then deconstructed and reinterpreted through modern design. The patterns are processed digitally for precision and applied to materials such as textiles and ceramics. Production methods include digital printing, laser engraving and high-temperature ceramic firing. The visuals adapt to different sizes and settings. The aim is to preserve traditional craftsmanship and give the patterns a clear place in modern life.
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New Fashion of Chinese Elements is a poster series based on traditional Chinese arts and crafts. The design extracts patterns from clothing, silk and ceramics, then deconstructs and transforms them into modern graphics. Traditional patterns carry auspicious meanings and express wishes for a better life. Digital design tools are used to redraw the motifs for contemporary viewers. Each poster measures 700 by 1000 millimetres. The aim is to keep cultural heritage visible and to bring traditional craft patterns into modern life.
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This project transforms a historic Qajar era villa into a modern cafe restaurant while preserving its architectural authenticity. Restored features include Orsi windows, intricate plaster moldings, and wooden doors. Structural reinforcement with masonry and sustainable materials ensures stability. Advanced HVAC systems and adaptive lighting enhance functionality. Accessibility features like an elevator and Braille menus promote inclusivity. This design seamlessly blends heritage with contemporary needs, creating a unique and inviting space.
Qiushi is an academy building complex designed for a university campus in Hangzhou, China. The complex holds small and medium academic talks, conferences and exhibitions. Based on the earlier Qiushi Academy, the design combines modern functions with traditional Chinese architectural form. Staggered buildings around a courtyard follow the topography and water system of the site. Reinforced concrete replaces brick and timber, and a long-span truss structure creates a lecture hall without columns. Reflective coated glass under the eaves brings more daylight into the interior.
Chiesa Diruta is a proposal for the transformation of a ruined Renaissance church located at Grottole, Italy into a vibrant Cultural Center consisting of a Concert Hall and a Municipal Library. The Concert Hall volume floats above the Foyer, thus freeing the space underneath in order to allow people to visit the monument and enjoy the view over the Basento river valley. The Municipal Library, accessible from the opposite side of the monument, is a hospitable space that develops in two levels. Both usages enhanced through gentle design gestures, create a unique landmark for the entire region.
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