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Nilgun Kucukbicak

Hospitality Space

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Kaleici Courtyard

Kaleici Courtyard is a hotel courtyard located next to Hadrian Gate in Antalya, Turkey. The courtyard covers about 800 square meters and serves as a social and climatic space. Arched openings, a modular pergola of about 150 square meters, and a central water feature of about 40 square meters guide movement and provide shade. Hexagonal natural stone flooring, white mineral plaster surfaces, and black forged metal railings recall historical proportions. Planting zones and passive shading temper the climate and support gathering.

ESER ARSLANBAY

Hotel

Monday, 14 September 2026

Das Apres

Das Apres is a boutique hotel designed for a mountain ski destination. The hotel combines public day use areas with private guest accommodation. Interiors use walnut veneer, honed natural stone and boucle fabrics, paired with bold accents inspired by Pop Art. Two separate entrances divide day visitors from hotel guests, and the public lobby includes a ski room with direct access to the slopes. Triple glazed units and locally sourced stone cladding support thermal comfort in harsh winters. The layout keeps guest areas calm while allowing active shared spaces.

Jinxiang Zhao

Sustainable Hotel

Sunday, 13 September 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.

VASSILIS SIAFARICAS

Villas

Saturday, 12 September 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.

Bo Liu

Hospitality

Friday, 11 September 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian

JW Marriott Hotel is a hotel located in the seaside district of Fengxian in Shanghai, China. The building covers 52000 square meters and holds 265 guest rooms and suites. The facilities include 1800 square meters of meeting space, a 900 square meter banquet hall, three restaurants, a bar, a spa, a children's activity centre and an executive lounge. The interior is made of marble, timber, metal, stainless steel, glass and carved wood. Curved forms and shades of sable and blue recall the nearby lake and sea.

Be Genius Design

Fire Testing Equipment

Thursday, 10 September 2026

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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