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Inspired by the peacock and red crowned crane, this limited edition Chinese New Year collection translates two revered symbols into a unified design. The ensemble includes a premium tote with signature twilly, a pouch, red packets arranged as a bird and flower composition, and a scroll card. A refined palette of vivid red, subtle gold, and blue pink moire balances festive vibrancy with understated sophistication, elevating functional objects into decorative art.
Playful Hut is reusable packaging designed for a large energy storage product. The packaging is made from biodegradable corrugated and honeycomb cardboard, which provides load bearing strength and cushioning during transport. Tongue-and-slot connections replace glue and plastic. Easy-tear perforations allow users to open hollow spaces and remove paper blocks, so the outer box becomes a playhouse and the inner tray becomes toy furniture. The box unfolds on four sides for easier handling. The aim is to reduce material waste and extend the useful life of packaging.
Qiushi is an academy building complex designed for a university campus in Hangzhou, China. The complex holds small and medium academic talks, conferences and exhibitions. Based on the earlier Qiushi Academy, the design combines modern functions with traditional Chinese architectural form. Staggered buildings around a courtyard follow the topography and water system of the site. Reinforced concrete replaces brick and timber, and a long-span truss structure creates a lecture hall without columns. Reflective coated glass under the eaves brings more daylight into the interior.
AI Sealer is a personalized seal design and carving system that combines traditional Chinese seal carving with intelligent manufacturing. Users create a seal in three steps: text input, character style selection, and layout adjustment. Deep learning models reproduce ancient seal characters in several traditional styles. An intelligent carving machine with automatic dust extraction and precise tool positioning completes the engraving in about five minutes. Each design can also be certified as a digital token or applied to items such as canvas bags and electronics.
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Omni Chang'An is a large-scale site-specific conceptual theatre performance staged in Xi'an, China. The show is based on the intangible cultural heritages of Shaanxi and lasts 90 minutes. The performance is composed of eight original parts, each carried in a different dimension and style. More than 20 stage technologies are used, including matrix screens, wall projection, an elevating stage and holographic projection. Seven traditional heritage art forms are combined with modern technology. The aim is to present traditional culture to younger viewers in a new form.
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The Floating House is a three-level home located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The building measures about 400 square meters and is placed on a sloping hillside site. Passive design strategies guide the project, including site-specific positioning and the use of natural resources. Industrial and prefabricated building techniques are combined with locally harvested and regenerative materials. Large roof overhangs protect the spaces below from rain and solar radiation. Solar energy is collected on the roof. Terraced gardens and balconies face the surrounding landscape.
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