2026
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This residential interior redefines a 130-square-meter urban living space through a minimalist yet refined design language that blends French elegance with modernist clarity. The design is centered on a structural approach where hard furnishings form the spatial “bone framework,” creating a calm and breathable living environment.
Upon entry, natural stone finishes, vertical metal detailing and layered lighting establish a clear visual rhythm, while custom integrated storage systems emphasize simplicity and functionality. The living area is organized around a curved sofa that softens spatial boundaries and connects interior life with the urban exterior through large window openings. Behind it, a multifunctional architectural block integrates piano display, shelving and storage, transforming daily living elements into part of the spatial composition.
The dining area adopts neutral tones and textured materials, highlighted by a sculptural table and artistic lighting that elevate everyday dining into an experiential moment. Bedroom spaces are designed with differentiated atmospheres: the master suite emphasizes lightness, natural materials and openness; the secondary bedroom focuses on efficiency through integrated storage and lighting systems; and the children’s room introduces soft color tones and suspended furniture to create a personalized, intimate environment.
Spatial transitions are carefully controlled to maintain continuity while allowing each functional zone to retain its own identity. Material selection prioritizes tactile comfort and visual softness, enhancing the sense of warmth within a restrained palette. Lighting design is layered to support both functional needs and emotional atmosphere throughout the day.
Across the entire residence, precise proportions, material contrast and controlled lighting are used to shape emotional atmosphere. Hard furnishing is treated not as a background element but as an active framework that defines spatial behavior, enhances comfort and expresses a refined contemporary lifestyle.
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GUANGDONG VANWARD NEW ELECTRIC Co., Ltd.
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Product Design - Kitchen Accessories / Appliances
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Dannien Roller Architekten + Partner PartGmbB
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Architectural Design - Institutional
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Shiyu Lyu & Caining Gu
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Architectural Design - Renovation