Italian Minimalist

Villa

With the concept of living in a study, the designers perform to full potential to provide the necessary living and read spaces needed for a family. In the visual design, they interpret the natural elements of water and light in an abstract form in the space, to create a bright, comfortable, simple and tranquil space environment.

The four-floor villa is decorated with wood and copper materials. The two textures combine to present a sense of high-class simplicity. The public area floors are paved with grey matte marbles, looking hard and clear. The private space adopts wooden floors, feeling warm and comfortable. The two different floor materials create diverse space atmospheres.

The house keeps a space window to bring in light. To reduce light pollution from direct light exposure, the designers adopt diamond-shaped glass with fluctuated water surface effect in the space window, which changes color and enhance light to serve as an ornament with illumination function. It brings in daylight when the sun shines in the day, presenting a sparkling effect in space. At night it glows on its own, saving energy in an environment friendly way, in a new form of art.

In this project, the spaces are designed to accommodate to the atmosphere of different users. The first floor space, in moving line, is planned into the garage, gateway, lobby and living room with a clean design approach. The master bedroom on the third floor adopts steady and imposing style, looking concise and clear. The bedroom on the second floor for the daughter applies pink and grey colors to present gentle maiden temperament. The furniture is largely placed on the floor to highlight the comfort and warmth of the home.

The project was located in Beijing, China. The construction will start in July 2020. Based on the original building structure, the designer transforms this mundane space into one that pushes the boundaries of architecture and design. The curved opening design interprets Wabi sabi, or the beauty of incompleteness, in the Japanese culture. It separates as well as connects the second and third floors, to increase space utilization. The tall French window brings the outdoor scenery into the rooms.

The original space is loosely structured, with poor connection among various function areas. The designers separate the functional areas with a semi open pattern, while make them coherent as a whole. For example, they create a delicate scene with a blue table with copper line sketching the contours of dimension stone, as well as a screen with copper and freehand silk, to enhance the privacy of the interior space. The ornamental green plants behind the screen serve as a visual focus in the space.

The project is positioned in Beijing, with a valid space of about 1200 square meters, suitable for the family of four, whose host favors reading. The designer wants to achieve harmony and cozy of human and space with lights under the roof. In this project, roof, wall and flooring materials are used in coordination and a feeling of quality is hereby demonstrated.

Image Credits: Feng Yang

Awards and Accolades: This Design was awarded Iron in A' Design Award in 2021. Iron A' Design Award: Awarded to well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial requirements. Respected for integrating industry best practices and competent technical characteristics, they provide fulfillment and positive feelings, contributing to a better world.