London Design Gold

2025

Shun Fu

Entrant Company

Changchun Guanghua University

Category

Interior Design - Home Décor

Client's Name

Chen Honggang

Country / Region

China

Shun Fu – A Home of Harmonious Flow



“Shun Fu,” meaning “House of Flowing Harmony” in Chinese, is a modern residential interior design project that reinterprets the essence of Eastern philosophy within a contemporary spatial language. Designed to embrace the fluid connection between nature, human presence, and architectural form, this space offers a serene, balanced living environment inspired by the Confucian ideal of harmony.



Every element in Shun Fu is arranged with purpose and restraint. The open-plan layout connects the kitchen, living, and dining areas into one cohesive whole, promoting effortless circulation and communication. Soft beige and gray tones create a calm visual foundation, while natural wood and stone finishes echo the surrounding landscape, visible through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.



Minimalist yet expressive furniture choices—such as the sculptural black lounge chair and the elegantly contoured red accent chair—add visual tension while respecting spatial order. Custom-designed low-profile sofas and the monolithic coffee table maintain the horizontal visual rhythm, reinforcing the theme of grounded tranquility. Lighting is embedded subtly within architectural features, allowing for atmospheric shifts from day to night without visual distraction.



One of the project’s defining aspects is the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor experiences. Large glass panes dissolve the boundary between the interior and the natural environment, allowing seasonal changes to become part of the interior narrative. Sunlight, wind, and greenery all become collaborators in shaping the space’s mood.



“Shun Fu” is not only a demonstration of refined design aesthetics, but also an exploration of spatial ethics—how design can support a life of contemplation, emotional clarity, and connection. The project’s success lies in its ability to synthesize contemporary comfort with cultural subtlety, creating a modern sanctuary rooted in ancient wisdom.



Through “Shun Fu,” the design team poses a quiet yet powerful question: Can space guide us back to a state of inner balance? This project answers with a gentle affirmation—yes, through flow, light, and intention.



Credits

Designer
Chen Honggang
Designer
Yu Na
Designer
Liu Jie
Designer
Zhou Hui
Designer
Zhou Shiyu
Designer
Wang Yuyang
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