2025 | Professional
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This project is a luxury residence that fuses the cultural and spatial identities of Guanyinqiao, Chongqing, and Manhattan, New York鈥攖wo iconic urban centers with distinct lifestyles and aesthetics. The design integrates Guanyinqiao鈥檚 natural charm, surrounded by mountains and water, with Manhattan鈥檚 metropolitan sophistication, creating a dual-city experience that celebrates both tranquility and vibrancy. The concept of 鈥減rosperity outside and tranquility inside鈥 forms the guiding principle of the space. Manhattan contributes elements of clean lines, bold geometry, and rich materials like golden metals and crystal finishes, while Guanyinqiao offers organic textures, soft hues, and traditional craftsmanship. Together, they generate a harmonious contrast鈥擡ast meets West, nature meets city, and tradition meets modernity. Natural jade, textured wood, and ramie paintings reflect Chongqing鈥檚 humanistic warmth and cultural depth, while Art Deco patterns, deconstructed furniture, and modern lighting embody the avant-garde spirit of Manhattan. Signature features such as the 鈥淟inglong鈥 stone sculpture and translucent jade partitions echo a poetic Chinese sensibility, while international brands like Baobab and Catellani & Smith bring refined global taste. Each space tells part of this story: the entrance hall welcomes with layered light and material contrasts; the living and dining areas blend gray tones with gold and green accents; the tea room and sky garden offer moments of calm rooted in Chongqing鈥檚 lifestyle. The master bedroom combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with luxurious Western details, using ramie, mother-of-pearl, and warm leather to convey elegance. This design doesn't merely juxtapose two cultures鈥攊t interweaves them, allowing them to resonate and enhance one another. Every detail is deliberate, from scents to textures, and from spatial flow to decorative accents. The result is a refined, emotionally rich home that expresses a new kind of contemporary living鈥攐ne that embodies the rhythm of Chongqing and the glamour of Manhattan, forming a sophisticated 鈥淭ale of Two Cities鈥 in one immersive experience.
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HENG-CHENG LIN (SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY KAOHSIUNG CAMPUS)
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Fashion Design - Costume Design
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HUGE ROCK DESIGN
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Starbucks Coffee Company
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Interior Design - Restaurants & Caf茅
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THIRTY NINE
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Interior Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall