2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Xiamen Jianfa • Yangyun Luxury Apartment Renovation

Entrant

YIXI DESIGN STUDIO

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

We did not get caught up in lengthy expressions, nor did we lose ourselves in the details of light and shadow. Instead, we felt that there was a fundamental impression of seeking self-expression in front of us.
—Gaston Bachelard 《the poetics of space》
Space Design Centered Around 'Light' for Subtle Immersion. The foyer employs a blend of 'black' and 'white' blocks, creating a crisp and refreshing atmosphere. The recessed and stepped design enriches the cabinet hierarchy, guiding perception away from the hustle, allowing immersion in the tranquility of home life. The spatial design seamlessly integrates sensibility and rationality, establishing a directional quality to the space. It drives logical coherence while responding to emotional preferences, considering the three-dimensional organization of spatial elements.

The foyer seamlessly connects to the dining area, integrating the dining table with the western-style operation counter, establishing a meandering flow. Luxurious stones, random gray textures, and custom black wood grain cabinets create a subtle aesthetic. The design focuses on soothing the urban lifestyle, eliminating deliberate 'separation,' using 'light' as a catalyst to guide perception towards natural elements. The spatial form is unrestricted, accommodating natural 'energy' to soothe the body and mind, elevating from the appearance of 'sparse' to the spiritual tranquility of 'comfort.'

Chandeliers are eschewed for simple lighting, employing a layering of 'black + white + black' to emphasize the subtle proportions that underscore the art of 'beauty.' The arrangement of coffee tables is concise, with rounded and chamfered geometric abstract forms hinting at vividness. The master bedroom seeks simplicity, combining wood grain with luxurious stone on the back wall. Soft diffused lighting highlights texture contrasts, with ample storage creating a bedroom ambiance.

In the children's room, partially removed walls expose an open structure, framing a playful landscape. Flexible, small-volume furniture exudes childlike charm, and spatial elements suggest rounded, delicate qualities. The design transcends mere functionality or 'beauty' in its personalized process, conveying meaning and texture feedback, elevating perception. The space frolics with 'light,' lively and dynamic, reflecting a serene, fresh, and delightful beauty that resonates with both emotion and scenery.

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