2025 |

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

Yantai Tianyao Guanhai 235 Apartment

Entrant Company

Shanghai Huabo Interior Design Co., Ltd

Category

Interior Design - Showroom / Exhibit

Client's Name

Longfor Group Shandong Company

Country / Region

China

The designers infuse Eastern aesthetics into the architecture, drawing inspiration from nature to incorporate elements reflecting seasonal transitions, evoking an organic canvas within the spatial experience. Guided by this aesthetic philosophy, the scheme employs diverse material applications and spatial configurations to craft zones that balance individuality with cohesive harmony. For instance, the foyer juxtaposes metals, leather, and stone to reinterpret modern Eastern sophistication, while the living area orchestrates furnishings and art objects to achieve both comfort and curated artistry. This project masterfully synthesizes the essence of Eastern cultural heritage with metropolitan modernity, creating a style that preserves its philosophical depth and subtlety while embodying contemporary sophistication. The design anchors itself in natural motifs and Eastern cultural vocabulary, particularly manifesting in spaces like the tea room where meticulous atmospheric composition reveals Eastern culture's inherent tranquility and contemplative depth. This design embodies the philosophy "a home where the heart resides," seamlessly merging aesthetic principles with functional living to create spaces that delight the senses while cultivating profound emotional resonance. Through rigorous exploration of regional cultural identity and natural essence, the scheme strategically integrates these elements into contemporary spatial narratives, transforming architectural environments into curated experiences that address modern demands for sophisticated, culturally-rooted habitation. This design articulates distinct spatial narratives across functional zones—foyer, living room, dining area, tea pavilion, bedrooms, and study—each calibrated with intentional atmospheres to serve specific purposes. The team orchestrates material juxtapositions, zoning strategies, and chromatic coordination to produce visually compelling environments, achieving defined functional zones while maintaining holistic cohesion through transitional flow and thematic continuity. Distinct from conventional counterparts, this project reinterprets Eastern aesthetics through a contemporary, modernized lens, challenging conventional perceptions of traditional Oriental styles. By seamlessly integrating regional cultural heritage with avant-garde sophistication, it addresses the growing consumer demand for bespoke, premium living environments while achieving distinct market differentiation. The design's innovative spatial interpretation and execution—particularly its creative application of cultural motifs—establish a compelling competitive edge within the marketplace. This strategic fusion of heritage-inspired vision and progressive design principles elevates its positioning above standard industry offerings.

Credits

Chief Designer
Zhang Yangyang
Chief Designer
Chen Hui
Assistant Designer
Wang Xueqian
Client Team
Li She
Client Team
Wang Jinliang
Client Team
Song Xiaofei
Photographer
One Thousand Degree Image
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