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Villa 22 Private House

Villa 22

Villa 22 is a private house built into a slope in the rural landscape near the Meuse river in the south of the Netherlands. The name refers to the 22 degree incline of the site. The concrete was cast in place, and all pipes and installations are set within the concrete slabs. The protruding balconies show the structural potential of the material. Elm wood adds a warm appearance, while large windows bring the surrounding nature inside. A swimming pool joins the geometric lines of the building with water. Design and construction took place between 2017 and 2019.

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Muji Eco-pavilion in Emptiness Exhibition Space

Muji Eco-pavilion in Emptiness

In 2023, during the China International Import Expo, Atelier Forth Force specially designed a pavilion consisting of 7,524 interlocking wooden components. That was the exclusive pavilion for Muji, dedicated to the brand spirit: Nature, Naturally and Muji. Throughout the 6 day exhibition, as the pavilion wall transitioned from existence to non existence, 1,254 visitors to the Muji pavilion took away the screen system. Following the dismantling of the wall, the wooden components would be reassembled into a set of storage systems suitable for home use.

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Senbo Resort Hotel

Senbo Resort

Wuhan Senbo Resort is a family oriented resort hotel interior located in China. The design translates local landscape imagery of mountains, flowing water and lotus forms into an immersive spatial narrative. The lobby is defined by a double curved mountain like ceiling made of custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels. Building information modeling and parametric modeling were used to resolve the complex geometry. Natural wood, bamboo weaving, sustainable finishes and intelligent lighting create a calm atmosphere for adults and children.

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Kunming Zhonghaihui Delhi Garden Sales Department

Kunming Zhonghaihui Delhi Garden

Kunming Zhonghaihui Delhi Garden is a sales center interior of 1830 square meters in Kunming, China. The design draws on the flowers of the city, and the floor plan follows the outline of petals. Walls and ceilings are formed as curved surfaces that suggest blooming petals, so that form and function stay in balance. Materials include texture paint, marble, stainless steel and leather. Besides sales, the space offers areas for business exchange, art salons, exhibitions, tea, children's play, private negotiation and fitness.

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Sheerin Pavilion Exhibition

Sheerin Pavilion

The Sheerin Pavilion for 2023 Guangzhou Design Week provides an exhibition space for sintered stones. Artificial stones are employed to simulate the natural ones, aiming to present a spatial ambiance of a mined artificial stone canyon. This simulation and representation create a captivating juxtaposition. The systematic design of space, scene, and structure not only presents the unity of form and force, and the connection between behavior and space, but also provides the possibility of recyclability of the exhibition venue. It is a exploration of sustainable exhibition construction.

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Cosmic Creek Commercial Architecture

Cosmic Creek

Cosmic Creek is a mixed-use development located in Chengdu Luxelakes, designed to blend with the surrounding environment. Spanning approximately 100000 square meters, the layout incorporates an L shaped water channel, stepped platforms and green areas aligned with the terrain. A central plaza with sculptural planters and modular seating units anchors the design. The project prioritizes ecological integration and accessibility, fostering a functional space where built structures complement the natural landscape.

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