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Designer: Jinxiang Zhao Project: Sustainable Hotel Classification: Hospitality Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026

Zhi Lan

Zhi Lan is a hotel created by converting a former factory into a sustainable hospitality space. The original steel frame is retained and integrated into furniture and interior elements. Planted areas, walkways and a water purification system form a self-sustaining ecosystem. Wastewater from guestrooms, restaurants and offices, together with rain and snow, is collected, purified and used for landscaped terraces and plant areas. A transparent modular purifier makes the water cycle visible. Smart lighting and climate controls support efficient use of energy.

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Designer: Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain Co.,Ltd. Project: Freezing Display Cabinet Classification: Commercial Appliance Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Avatar

Avatar is a freezing display cabinet designed for commercial use. The cabinet has a wide box structure and large capacity baskets, providing 351 litres of internal storage. Double opening glass doors and two side observation windows enlarge the display area, so goods can be seen from several angles. A detachable display board inside the top holds advertisements and price tags. Temperature zoning and small hanging baskets allow different products to be stored together. An intelligent management system monitors inventory and interior data in real time.

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Designer: DESIGN STUDIO CROW CO., LTD Project: Hotel Classification: Hospitality Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Sosei M Gallery Sapporo

The main theme of the design is frontier spirit, a pioneer for the development of Sapporo, and the brewmasters, an important figure in the brewing of beer and one of the businesses of the pioneers. The two are set as the characters within the story of the design to create a subliminal atmosphere of the passion and exuberance of those days, and the artistic chaos of modernization, where Japanese and Western influences, past and future, are mixed together. The design aims to be a new base connecting Sapporo's past and future and to contribute to the further development of the region.

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Designer: Chi Wei Shih Project: Resort Classification: Hospitality Published: Monday, 9 November 2026

Deer Chaser Yuchi

Deer Chaser Yuchi is a resort in Nantou, Taiwan, covering about 1720 square meters. The design departs from the standard hostel model by using local culture and landscape. Communal areas draw on the inner court of the traditional Taiwanese farmhouse and the image of people gathering under a tree. Outdoor bathing spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows bring guests closer to nature. Interconnected private courtyards encourage interaction among guests. Construction uses concrete load-bearing wall panels, transparent partitions and a steel framed tree house.

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Designer: SHXDAL Project: Hotel Classification: Hospitality Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Xichang Joyhub Air

Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel is located on the north shore of Qionghai Sea, which is designed to symbolize a poetic living experience. Create a garden style upscale leisure resort hotel experience in Xichang with a fusion of humanities and natural ecology. Key materials such as artistic paint, wood printed aluminum panels, stone, and wood finishes create a tranquil atmosphere, giving the hotel a unique character. Grey bricks, pitched roofs, and rammed earth walls are reimagined within the interior, where light toned finishes, neutral wooden panels, and deep hued marble create a harmonious space.

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Designer: VASSILIS SIAFARICAS Project: Villas Classification: Hospitality Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026

Izanagi

The Izanagi Project is a subterranean villa complex located in Lefkada, Greece. This development seamlessly combines luxury, sustainability, and design inspiration. Led by Eclede and G Architects, the project emphasizes earth sheltered energy efficiency, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Characterized by a minimal aesthetic and use of organic materials, the Izanagi project redefines harmonious living architecture, achieving natural cooling enhanced by Greek influences within a visionary Japanese architectural framework.

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