The Design Gazette

The Design Gazette

The Design Gazette featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Shangri-la Shougang Park

Shangri-la Shougang Park is a lighting design for a hotel in Beijing. The hotel stands at the core of Shougang Park, on the site of a former power generation plant that once supplied energy for steel production. The complex covers 63,600 square meters and holds 283 guest rooms. LED light sources are used across all indoor and outdoor spaces, and the lighting scenes change with the time of day. Warm color temperature light creates a comfortable environment and relates the hotel to the surrounding buildings of the park at night.

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N1 Linear Rail Sliding

N1 Linear Rail Sliding is a sliding partition door for homes and commercial spaces. The design uses a 6mm linear rail and an ultra-slim aluminium frame, with all accessories hidden inside the profile. Large panels of 8mm clear etched glass improve light transmission and allow an unobstructed view. A light-tension damping system softens closing and reduces the risk of slamming and pinched fingers. An anti-swing roller keeps the panels steady, and a quick-release pulley simplifies maintenance. Sizes, colours and panel numbers can be customised.

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Dalvey Haus

Dalvey Haus is an architectural lighting design for a residence in Singapore. The lighting is arranged in three layers. A soft warm glow lights the canopy of the coconut trees. A second warm glow is reflected from the facade wall onto the gently moving pool surface. The surrounding areas are kept at a lower light level. The design uses few lighting points, anchors on the swimming pool and extends outward. Exposed lamp housings are given a gold brass finish so they blend with the sand coloured floor tiles. The aim is a calm setting for residents returning home.

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Marquina Gold

Marquina Gold is a collection of ceramic tiles for floors and walls. The tiles are made of mass-dyed, glazed and rectified gres with matt, structural and polished surfaces. The pattern shows gold veining inspired by natural marble. Formats include 120 x 280, 120 x 120, 60 x 120 and 60 x 60 centimetres, with a 30 x 30 mosaic and an 8 x 60 baseboard. The largest format is only 6 millimetres thick and has a stone structure. The tiles are frost resistant and slip resistant, so they suit indoor and outdoor use. The thin tiles can also be installed on existing surfaces.

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Compact Pro

Compact Pro is an air purifier developed for homes in regions affected by air pollution and low income. The shape of the fan runner was resculpted through systematic optimization, and a square proportion was selected. The change improves performance by 50 percent, uses space better and allows a more compact arrangement of the electronics. A floating table-shaped interaction area with a breathing light forms the visual center. The body is made of ABS by injection molding, with a transparent black acrylic panel. The minimalist, neutral style conveys an inclusive ethos.

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KNX Waltz Touch Pad

Waltz Touch Pad is a smart home control panel for building automation. The panel combines a touch screen with physical buttons in a single unit. Users can customize the functions and colors of the buttons, and each button can be removed and replaced to suit different architectural styles. Button actions are linked to the screen, which shows dynamic feedback during operation. Electronic components are placed in a separate metal bar at the base, which makes the panel thinner. The body is made of 6063 aluminum with an anti-fingerprint coating.

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