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Designer / Brand: Wei Zhang Project: Art Installations Classification: Event Date: Monday, 2 November 2026

Crystal Opera House

The Crystal Opera House is the designer's tribute to classical architecture and art. The giant crystal hoisting device is a structural whole, using millions of crystal, re-engraving the visual features of the classical enclosed box with crystal, a very modern material. The device has tried many impossible shapes and arrangements, done a lot of research and development and 3D models, and explored more breakthroughs in the shape and limitations of the crystal suspension device. To convey the strong artistic atmosphere of the traditional classical opera house to the public.

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Designer / Brand: Bo Liu Project: Hospitality Classification: Hospitality Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian

JW Marriott Hotel is a hotel located in the seaside district of Fengxian in Shanghai, China. The building covers 52000 square meters and holds 265 guest rooms and suites. The facilities include 1800 square meters of meeting space, a 900 square meter banquet hall, three restaurants, a bar, a spa, a children's activity centre and an executive lounge. The interior is made of marble, timber, metal, stainless steel, glass and carved wood. Curved forms and shades of sable and blue recall the nearby lake and sea.

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Designer / Brand: Chi Wei Shih Project: Resort Classification: Hospitality Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026

Deer Chaser Yuchi

Deer Chaser Yuchi is a resort in Nantou, Taiwan, covering about 1720 square meters. The design departs from the standard hostel model by using local culture and landscape. Communal areas draw on the inner court of the traditional Taiwanese farmhouse and the image of people gathering under a tree. Outdoor bathing spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows bring guests closer to nature. Interconnected private courtyards encourage interaction among guests. Construction uses concrete load-bearing wall panels, transparent partitions and a steel framed tree house.

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Designer / Brand: James Tu Project: Hospitality Hall Classification: Hospitality Date: Friday, 30 October 2026

Grand Overture

Grand Overture is a hospitality hall of about 1000 square meters in Shanghai, China. Arched structures guide the flow of light and shadow across several levels. Off white stone, earth toned wood and metallic accents form layers of texture and warmth. Art Deco style stone inlay patterns and herringbone stone flooring refer to the historical trading houses of the region. A curved staircase leads visitors upward, and the elevator lobby holds vintage floor indicators. Classical arches and Baroque curves are reinterpreted through a modern geometric approach.

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Designer / Brand: Oval Design Limited Project: Exhibition Classification: Event Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

Gateway To Future

Gateway To Future is an eye-catching outdoor exhibition that facilitates physical and virtual experiences to interweave for creating immersive experiences. The entire exhibition was designed in an intriguing, interactive, and easy-understanding manner for displaying the most outstanding developments of the sea, land, and air transport infrastructures, making Hong Kong a world city of Asia. The team pondered on the idea of integrating factual information and gaming elements to develop a hybrid chess board game built with bespoke online mobile games for visitors to play and experience.

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Designer / Brand: Kris Lin Project: Sale Center Classification: Hospitality Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Star Fall

Star Fall explores the residential entrance lobby as more than a transitional space, shaping it into a layered experience of arrival. Organized around a circular void, the design integrates light, structure, and material to support spatial clarity and a sense of belonging. A custom chandelier composed of multiple light elements is positioned within the void, contributing to the spatial atmosphere. Through the coordination of spatial order, lighting, and material selection, the project presents an approach to entrance design that emphasizes continuity, comfort, and everyday use.

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Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 26 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about the design processes of great designers.

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