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John Whelan
Restaurant
Sunday, 18 October 2026

Maison Francois

Maison Francois is a restaurant of 500 square metres, created inside a bare concrete shell. The coffered ceiling is made of phonic material painted in faux cement to match the polished concrete floor. Curved walnut banquettes with privacy glass uppers are upholstered in cream linen, and floor-to-ceiling cream linen curtains offset the terracotta stucco and mirror arches. Joinery is in walnut and mahogany, with patinated brass and nickel metalwork. The central island pass forms the focal point of the room and links the kitchen to the dining space.

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Yan Junjie
Restaurant
Saturday, 17 October 2026

Yaoyao

Yaoyao is a restaurant interior located in Shenzhen. The design covers 250 square meters on a single floor. A curved steel surface descends from the ceiling and separates the closely spaced tables, like a fishing net stretched across the room. Each table is joined to the curved structure, and the table length was increased so that service does not disturb the guests. A ceiling of water corrugated stainless steel and glass lamps create the impression of an underwater setting. The layout forms semi-private areas that place a comfortable distance between diners.

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Naoyuki Aoki
Simple Lodging
Friday, 16 October 2026

The Bamboo Forest

The Bamboo Forest is a glamping accommodation facility located next to a zoo in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. The site covers a gross floor area of 2000 square meters and holds six accommodation buildings made of steel tents, cotton tents and wooden structures. Each building has an interior named after and inspired by an animal from the neighboring zoos. Guests can eat breakfast beside giraffes and feed capybaras and lemurs. The quiet bamboo grove setting is intended to offer rest and learning for visitors from nearby cities.

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Wuxi iData Technology Co.,Ltd
Wearable PDA Device
Thursday, 15 October 2026

iData i2

iData i2 is a wearable data collection terminal designed for use in retail, logistics, warehousing and aviation. The design is based on light weight and expandability. The body weighs 140 grams, which is 50 percent lighter than traditional devices. The shell is made of high-strength polycarbonate with 10 percent glass fibre and is formed by single-colour injection moulding. The 3.5-inch display is covered by 1.1 millimetre glass and supports wet hands, gloves and multi-touch input. Accessories allow arm, finger and waist wearing.

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Feng Peng
Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant
Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Ding Sing

The design makes use of the Taiwan hot pot theme of the restaurant, Driven by the modeling of Kong Mingdeng, it has created a Taiwanese atmosphere. The white tone of the space expresses the sunny and refreshing sea breeze of Taiwan's subtropical islands. At the same time, it also integrates some details of Taiwan streets, making the space of life.

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Katie Yao
Interior Design
Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Shanghai Flora Lodge

Shanghai Flora Lodge is a hotel interior design located in Shanghai. The project covers a gross built area of 285 square meters and was completed in October 2021. The interior follows a minimalist and quiet Japanese wabi-sabi style. Light colors and solid wood floors create a calm atmosphere based on natural timber. Arched floor-to-ceiling windows form the main feature of the space and bring daylight inside. The design offers a private retreat within a busy city and expresses the wish for a beautiful home.

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Design interview of the day
Special Coverage
Sunday, 11 October 2026

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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