2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Long Men Yi Hao

Entrant

Fu Li

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

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About The Entry

Spanning 420 m², this modern naturalist villa is guided by the core philosophy of "Returning to Essence · Coexistence with Nature." The design seeks to dissolve the rigid boundaries of traditional luxury residences through profound spatial deconstruction and landscape integration. By introducing the raw vitality of the environment into the interior, it constructs an "organic living sanctuary" where the transition of the four seasons is palpably felt.

The central strategy focuses on "Interiorizing the Natural Landscape." The double-height void on the ground floor has been reimagined as an indoor bio-atrium, featuring a bespoke rose-tinted water curtain and an ecological pond. Complemented by submerged wooden pillars and linear light installations, this area acts as a visual totem of the home. The gentle "white noise" of the cascading water effectively filters urban clamor while naturally regulating humidity, creating a therapeutic "emotional container" where residents can immerse themselves in nature’s healing power.

The material palette adheres to the "Aesthetics of Authenticity." The original structural pillars are preserved and finished with grey-toned micro-cement to showcase the primal strength of the architecture. This industrial texture is masterfully balanced by the warmth of natural wood veneers, linen drapery, and woven fabrics. The dialogue between "hard" and "soft" continues through the sloped timber-beamed ceilings in the bedrooms and rattan accents in the culinary area, allowing an organic, tactile beauty to permeate every daily scenario.

In terms of lighting and perspective, the living room discards traditional rectangular window frames in favor of an ultra-long, "runway-style" panoramic glazing system. This minimalist horizontal opening breaks visual limitations, seamlessly extending the sightline into the boundless outdoors. As morning light filters through, it creates a rhythmic interplay of shadow and radiance. Light is no longer a static utility but a dynamic medium that awakens the space, blurring the threshold between artificial structure and the natural world.

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Fu Li
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