2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Poly · Longwan Villa

Entrant Company

CMD Design

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Mr. & Mrs. Zeng

Country / Region

China

Conceived as a new benchmark for contemporary luxury living, this 800-square-meter standalone villa embodies the philosophy of less is more while celebrating material richness and refined craftsmanship. The design abandons superficial ornamentation and instead embraces an international modern vocabulary, allowing form, proportion, and texture to speak with quiet confidence.
Inside, a carefully curated palette of natural stone, brushed metal, supple leather, and warm wood creates an atmosphere of understated opulence. Floors of honed marble flow seamlessly into timber-clad walls, while soft leather panels and burnished bronze accents introduce tactile warmth. Every junction and edge is resolved with precision—shadow gaps, concealed hardware, and seamless transitions highlight the discipline behind the apparent simplicity.
Spatial organization prioritizes fluidity and visual connection. Expansive glazing dissolves the boundary between interior and landscape, drawing daylight deep into the home and framing curated views of the surrounding garden. The double-height living room anchors the social heart of the villa, where a sculptural spiral staircase rises like a piece of inhabitable art, offering a dynamic counterpoint to the clean horizontal planes. Generous circulation paths encourage interaction while preserving moments of intimacy, reflecting the balance of public and private life.
The furnishings and art collection are custom-curated to reinforce the narrative of modern elegance. Bespoke sofas and dining pieces echo the architectural geometry, while statement lighting installations create layers of illumination—from dramatic focal pendants to subtle cove washes that sculpt the evening ambiance. Abstract artworks and collectible objects add cultural depth, transforming each room into a gallery of contemporary taste.
Outdoors, the villa extends its design language into a serene private garden, where crisp stone pathways intersect with manicured greenery and reflecting pools. The landscape invites quiet contemplation as well as lively gatherings, offering residents a sanctuary that evolves with the changing seasons.
With an investment of 12 million RMB, this project achieves a harmonious union of aesthetics, function, and long-term value. More than a residence, it is a timeless statement of refined living—an architectural composition where simplicity reveals complexity, and every detail speaks to the aspirations of a sophisticated and luxury lifestyle.

Credits

Project Location
 Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China
Project Area
860 ㎡
Design Start Time
July 2024
Completion Time
 August 2025
Chief Designer
Yang Qiao
Photo Credit
Footprint Photography
Tiles
GuanZhu Ceramics
Windows & Doors
Bekeruo (System)
Five-Constant System
A.O. Smith
Kitchen Cabinetry
: Fadiao
Sanitary Ware
Villeroy & Boch
Art Paint
STO
Smart System
Huawei
Audio-Visual System
Sivinhui
Custom Woodwork
Juhua
Lighting
Ousi Lighting
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