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Topkapi is a sideboard that blends traditional woodworking with modern technology. Its design features geometric motifs rooted in Turkish-Islamic art and Anatolian heritage, drawing inspiration from Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Crafted with high-quality lacquer, natural wood, brass details, and patina brushed copper, the piece integrates Cnc precision with artisanal handcrafting to connect historical tradition with contemporary production methods.
Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that combines Japanese craft principles with contemporary furniture construction. The cabinet has fifteen drawers with chamfered edges and a concealed sliding system that works without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and fitted with removable suede dividers for flexible organization. The brass handle is cast by the lost-wax method using reclaimed offcuts. The design turns the storage of personal jewelry into a calm and attentive routine.
Flow is a bar interior located in Shengyang, China. The space measures 180 square meters and has a long and narrow structure. An intentionally slanted wall separates the interior from the street. A deep industrial ink color covers every surface, creating a quiet atmosphere. A line of narrow windows reconnects the inside with the outside. A large artwork of rounded water drops is set on the ceiling in a vertical and horizontal order. Hidden light sources are embedded in the ceiling and walls. The hexagonal bar counter is cut like a diamond. Cement, metal, glass and wood are used.
This case serves as the office for the Whitecell Power Methanol-Hydrogen Clean Energy Innovation Base. The designers boldly abandoned traditional interior design concepts, extensively using black, white, gray, and metallic materials. They utilized the staggered spaces, color contrasts, variations in light and materials, along with unique installation artworks, to outline a modern, sharp, and technologically advanced spatial tone.
Li Teng is an office interior created for an interior design firm, covering about 135 square meters. The layout includes an entrance, office area, break room, conference room and bathroom. A high ceiling and a semi-open plan let natural light reach the whole space. Gentle curves soften the beam, the feature wall and the corridor, replacing rigid straight lines. Materials include hand-applied plaster, stone veneer, oak veneer and concrete hollow bricks. LED strips are set into cabinets, floors and junctions. The calm gray palette supports quiet work and client meetings.
Cu 29 is an executive office designed to support business meetings and temporary residential use. The project combines a formal workspace with the comfort of a private suite. Hidden doors integrate living functions while preserving the perception of an office environment. Dark surfaces emphasize copper elements inspired by the clients work with copper, while framed city views and materials define the spatial character of the project. Handcrafted mosaic details introduce an artistic element within the space. Strategically placed mirrors extend the Istanbul view deeper into the interior.