London Design Silver

2026

Silent Order

Entrant

XU XIN, Zhang Shiyang

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

111In an era defined by the relentless urban pace, true luxury has shifted away from an ostentatious display toward inner tranquility. This residence rejects traditional opulence in favor of a balance between serenity and futurism, creating a sanctuary that harmonizes artistic expression with spiritual belonging for a young entrepreneurial family.
Rooted in the philosophy that “living is a spiritual practice,” the design fuses the Eastern wisdom of negative space with modern structural proportions. Through minimalist lines and restrained materiality, the space achieves a profound sense of order. A geometric language of circles and arcs permeates the interior—from the circular ceiling coves to the curved sofas—softening rigid architectural boundaries and infusing the home with fluidity. The interplay of textured art paint, dark wood veneers, and metallic accents strikes a delicate balance between warmth and cool tones, cultivating an atmosphere that is both grounded and forward-looking.
The double-height living room serves as the dramatic heart of the public zone, establishing a powerful vertical tension. To counteract the potential vastness of the high ceilings, the large-scale artistic lighting and vertical wall paneling anchor the space, while low-profile furniture maintains human scale without sacrificing theatrical grandeur. This sense of order extends fluidly into the open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed to foster social interaction. Here, a round dining table echoes the ceiling geometry above, while the juxtaposition of the stone island against the wood cabinetry adds rich texture. Throughout, integrated joinery ensures visual silence, keeping the aesthetic uncluttered and refined.
Transitioning to the private quarters, the mood shifts to introspection and gentle order. The master bedroom features a raised platform floor that creates a floating, ritualistic sense of rest. The headboard wall combines rich dark wood with artistic stone textures, layering visual interest within a minimalist framework. The adjoining closet utilizes smoked glass and internal illumination, transforming storage into a curated display. Meanwhile, the secondary bedroom offers pure serenity through a sophisticated palette of white and charcoal gray. Filtered by sheer curtains, natural light bathes the room in a soft glow, creating a restrained yet deeply restorative retreat.

Credits

Chief Designer
XU XIN
Assistant Designer
Zhang Shiyang
More Silver Winners
Landscape
2026
London Design Awards - Poplar Point Reimagined Blueprint for Accessible Anacostia

Entrant

TBG Partners

Category

Landscape Design - Urban Design

Product
2026
London Design Awards - Lotus
Yuchen Yao

Entrant

Beijing Zhenmei Zhenpin Jewelry Co., LTD

Category

Product Design - Jewellery

Interior
2026
London Design Awards - Azure Harmony
KRISTY YEUNG

Entrant

INFINITE DESIGN LTD

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Service
2026
London Design Awards - Interactive Scenario-Based Safety Learning Platform
Qianmo

Entrant

Tsinghua University

Category

Service Design - Fashion