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JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian

Located in Shanghai's seaside district Fengxian, this new urban oasis hotel 52000 m2 offers warm and welcoming luxury with enriching experiences for the body and mind in Hangzhou Bay. The hotel features 265 exquisite Guestrooms and suites, 1,800 m2 meeting space area, 900 m2 grand banquet hall with three distinctive restaurants and a bar JW Garden, All-day dining outlet JW Kitchen, Chinese restaurant Yan Xuan and specialty Shanghai Crab and Co. A spacious executive lounge makes an ideal spot to catch up with work while contemplating the surrounding natural scenery.

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Phinix

This product conducts combustion experimental testing of different materials, analyze combustion data, supports data for new material development, and standardizes production activities. At the same time, designers took further consideration of the behaviors and habits of users and added storage space for experimenters' personal belongings, so that they can get a more convenient and pleasant experience in the operation of the experiment. It guarantees lab safety and data accuracy, laying a good foundation for cloud control and experiment in the future.

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The R Series

The Profectronics Rack design family is characterized by upward and downward compatibility within the product family. In addition to the centered 19 inch rack system, the Rack R90 and Rack R180 also have one or two easily accessible installation spaces on each side. These provide space for electrical switchgear assemblies, IT systems or similar. Due to the design separation of the 19 inch core and the installation spaces, highly sensitive measuring devices can be combined with conventional electrical devices and all this in a single mobile system.

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The freezing display cabinet has a wide box structure and a large capacity basket design, providing an internal storage space of 351L. It features an intelligent temperature zoning control system and a small hanging basket design for diverse storage needs. The double opening glass doors and two observation windows on the sides maximize the display area, allowing users to view products from various angles and enhancing the shopping experience. The cabinet integrates an intelligent management system, which includes inventory management and data analysis, to improve operational efficiency.

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Timber and Table

Timber and Table is a restaurant design that draws from vernacular rural architecture to create a warm and grounded dining environment. Natural materials, such as wood and stone, are used throughout to evoke a sense of place and permanence. The design balances rustic textures with contemporary lines, offering a refined yet approachable atmosphere. Strategic lighting and spatial layering enhance intimacy while preserving openness, supporting both community gathering and private dining experiences.

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Leaves

This is a community club, which is located halfway up a mountain. The scene of wind blowing leaves in autumn is the most beautiful here. The designer was inspired by the wind blowing through the leaves. Fully respecting Changsha's native landforms and what the city has to offer culturally, the design seeks to integrate local massifs and structures, which are a source of inspiration for this project, into indoor spaces. Beyond that, the rolling ceiling of the former building is retained as a means to mirror what a wavy mountain is like.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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