2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Poetry of Dwelling: A Perception Awakening in Earth Tones

Entrant

LANBEN DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Zhu Yining

Country / Region

China

This design redefines living spaces through a sensory-driven approach, where natural earth tones and raw textures evoke emotional resonance. Designer Xu Zhen emphasizes "perception over meaning," transforming the home into a poetic dialogue between self and environment. The circular pathway fosters organic family interactions, while preserved beams become stages for light. By blending indoor warmth with outdoor vitality, the space proves innovation lies in human-centered details that awaken the soul.
Functionality merges seamlessly with aesthetics. Custom entryway cabinets create an intuitive circular pathway, while open layouts between bedroom, study and balcony enable effortless transitions between daily rituals. The "nature bath" integrates the tub with terrace views, merging utility with sensory pleasure. Every element—from storage to light gaps—prioritizes adaptable elegance.
Restrained elegance unfolds through an earth-toned palette. Light dances across micro-ceiling grains and wood veneers, creating time-shifting textures. The river-green headboard and semi-enclosed wardrobe compose subtle rhythms, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame nature as living art. Avoiding excess like aged whiskey, its nuanced beauty deepens into a timeless gallery.
Sustainability honors material integrity and passive harmony: Reclaimed beams reduce waste, while low-VOC wood and micro-ceiling minimize impact. Maximized daylight cuts energy use, and the terrace-bath integration fosters climate-responsive living. By celebrating textured imperfections and longevity, sustainability becomes tangibly warm practice.
The design meets urban needs: fluid layouts foster connection, while natural elements counter urban stress. Societally, it champions "slow living"—creating sanctuaries that prioritize mental well-being, setting an industry benchmark where profit and purpose coexist.

Credits

Chief Designer/ Founder
Xuzhen
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