2026 | Professional

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The charm of Hangzhou lies in the authentic coexistence of mountains and waters and its inclusive cultural fabric. We deeply exploring the city’s spiritual core, adheres to the philosophy of 'architecture born for this land' to create the Lake Palace. Blending Jiangnan garden artistic conception, Hangzhou’s urban elegance and modern residential aesthetics, the project is located at Dinglan New City’s core beside Taohua Lake Park, building an elegant living environment that balances ritual sense and relaxation, where architecture grows from nature and spaces carry emotions.
Taking 'garden journey' as the thread, the design draws on Jiangnan classical garden philosophy and carriage-courtyard wisdom, breaking indoor-outdoor boundaries with large floor-to-ceiling windows to integrate lakeside scenery, turning homecoming into a ceremonial landscape journey. The space, based on warm gray, combines modern sleekness with Eastern warmth; the ground floor’s solid wood ceiling and lofty height ease urban restlessness, while the lower level’s curved lines and streamlined lighting create a comfortable social extension. Core materials like polished jade and ancient kiln-fired tiles dialogue with modern spaces, and every detail balances aesthetics and practicality, endowing the mansion with unique charm and allowing residents to embrace nature and life’s true ease.
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Alibaba.com
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Conceptual Design - UX / UI (NEW)
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1-Frontline Design
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Interior Design - Dining Room
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HZS Design Holding Company Limited
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Architectural Design - Public Spaces
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Yi Design (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd.
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Interior Design - Service Centers