2025 | Professional

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Happy Rhythm redefines residential living through the poetic interplay of space, light, and human wellbeing. Guided by the concept of a “rhythm of happiness,” the project transcends conventional villa typologies, creating an open, immersive, and interactive environment that enriches everyday life.
The design emphasizes multidimensional spatial perception. Natural light, visual transparency, and minimal partitions dissolve boundaries, allowing fluid circulation and heightened family interaction. A spiral staircase, double-height windows, and reimagined basement transform transitional areas into vibrant social and leisure hubs. Functional restructuring integrates study, leisure, and living spaces, enhanced by skylights, accent lighting, and natural ventilation, forming a dynamic rhythm of light and shadow.
Materiality reflects a balance of authenticity and refinement. Neutral tones and understated textures establish a soft sensory atmosphere, while partitions, peep windows, and layered transparency weave subtle romance into daily experience. Sustainability is embedded through eco-friendly materials, intelligent systems, and optimized daylight strategies, ensuring energy efficiency and healthy living.
Happy Rhythm demonstrates how rational structure and emotional expression converge, presenting a human-centered, modernist residence that harmonizes freedom, comfort, and ecological responsibility.
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HKIS DESIGN GROUP LIMITED
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Interior Design - Residential
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Zhenyu Zeng
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Architectural Design - Cultural
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Yuan Zhuang
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Architectural Design - Public Art & Public Art Installation
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CHENGDU YIPINGONGZAO / CHENGDU UNIVERSITY
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Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor