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The designers faced a difficult task of blending traditional Iranian elements with the modern aesthetic, but still made it possible to create harmony in this multifunctional space. Gray and dark blue palettes were used together with naked finishes to create a modern background. While the old wooden floors were carefully preserved, they skillfully integrated modern looking mirrors and arches, which are a combination of traditional and contemporary architectural styles.
Mount Kinabalu is located in Northern Borneo. The inspiration for the entire design came from the earth-toned colour palette and the material was selected as it is warm and serene. The feature wall uses the natural rock collected from Mount Kinabalu, with the enhancement of lighting illumination from the ceiling, it does clearly shows the texture of the rock. The combination of stone and timber creates a balance of harmony. While the details of the furniture use leather and gold finishing to symbolize luxury and deluxe.
272 Gallery is a multifunctional space created by renovating an existing residence in Foshan, China. The building holds three functions: a display of medieval furniture, an art gallery and a private gathering area. Minimum intervention guided the work, so the original cast-in-place terrazzo floors and wooden stair handrails were retained. Iron guardrails, unpainted pine and glass brick walls were added. All interior doors were removed to connect the rooms and allow flexible exhibitions. Windows were carefully placed to frame the tall trees of the community.