Xiyao Wang ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ Urban Serenity Primary Function: ᱟᱯᱟᱨᱴᱢᱮᱱᱴ ᱫᱚ ᱵᱷᱤᱛᱨᱤ ᱡᱟᱭᱜᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱯᱨᱚᱫᱟᱨᱥᱚᱱᱤ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱯᱨᱚᱛᱤᱡᱚᱜᱤᱛᱟ ᱵᱷᱟᱜ ᱨᱮ 2026 A' Design Award ᱞᱚᱦᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱟᱹᱰᱤ ᱢᱟᱱ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱡᱤᱛᱠᱟᱨ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾
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Urban Serenity Primary Function: ᱟᱯᱟᱨᱴᱢᱮᱱᱴ
Xiyao Wang ᱞᱮᱠᱟᱛᱮ
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Urban Serenity Primary Function: ᱟᱯᱟᱨᱴᱢᱮᱱᱴ ᱵᱟᱵᱚᱛ ᱛᱮ
Book Text: ᱟᱨᱵᱟᱱ ᱥᱮᱨᱮᱱᱤᱴᱤ ᱫᱚ ᱥᱩᱱᱫᱚᱨᱛᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱵᱚᱫᱚᱞᱟᱣ ᱠᱟᱱ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱢᱮᱥᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱥᱚᱦᱚᱨᱤ ᱡᱤᱭᱚᱱ ᱠᱚ ᱱᱟᱶᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱛᱮᱭᱟᱨ ᱮᱫᱟ ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱱ ᱫᱚ ᱡᱟᱭᱜᱟ ᱠᱚ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱱᱟᱶᱟ ᱢᱮᱥᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱟᱲᱟᱜ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ, ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱟᱠᱛ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱢᱟᱨᱟᱝ ᱟᱨ ᱧᱮᱞ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱡᱚᱲᱟᱣ ᱠᱚ ᱵᱟᱲᱛᱤ ᱮᱫᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱥᱩᱦᱤ ᱛᱮ ᱵᱟᱪᱷᱟᱣ ᱮᱱ ᱨᱚᱝ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱟᱭᱢᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱟᱞᱜᱟ ᱡᱤᱭᱚᱱ ᱠᱚ ᱛᱟᱦᱮᱸ ᱮᱫᱟ ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱱ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱢᱩᱬᱩᱛ ᱵᱮᱵᱷᱟᱨ ᱠᱚ ᱫᱚ ᱮᱠᱮᱱ ᱛᱟᱞᱟ ᱨᱮ ᱢᱟᱲᱟᱝ ᱵᱟᱨ ᱡᱟᱭᱜᱟ, ᱱᱤᱡᱮᱨ ᱛᱮ ᱛᱮᱭᱟᱨ ᱮᱱ ᱠᱚᱴᱷᱟ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱥᱟᱡᱟᱣ, ᱟᱨ ᱢᱮᱥᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱵᱚᱦᱟᱣ ᱠᱚ ᱛᱟᱦᱮᱸ ᱮᱫᱟ, ᱡᱟᱦᱟᱸ ᱫᱚ ᱛᱟᱞᱟᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱟᱨ ᱥᱟᱢᱟᱡᱤᱠ ᱵᱮᱵᱷᱟᱨ ᱵᱟᱨᱭᱟᱱ ᱨᱮ ᱜᱚᱲᱚ ᱮᱫᱟ, ᱟᱨ ᱢᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱡᱤᱭᱚᱱ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱟᱭᱢᱟ ᱚᱵᱚᱥᱛᱟ ᱨᱮ ᱵᱚᱫᱚᱞ ᱫᱟᱲᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱚᱲᱟᱜ ᱠᱚ ᱛᱮᱭᱟᱨ ᱮᱫᱟ ᱾
ᱢᱟᱱᱟᱱ
A' Design Award ᱞᱚᱦᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱵᱟᱵᱚᱛ ᱛᱮ
Urban Serenity Primary Function: ᱟᱯᱟᱨᱴᱢᱮᱱᱴ ᱫᱚ A' Design Award ᱞᱚᱦᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱧᱟᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ, ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱠᱚ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱮᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱥᱚᱢᱟᱱ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱠᱚ ᱫᱚ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱᱟᱨ ᱠᱚ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱵᱷᱟᱵᱱᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱠᱟᱢᱤ ᱡᱷᱟᱞᱠᱟᱣ ᱠᱚ᱾ Urban Serenity Primary Function: ᱟᱯᱟᱨᱴᱢᱮᱱᱴ ᱫᱚ ᱠᱚᱞᱟ, ᱣᱤᱜᱭᱟᱱ, ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱟᱨ ᱴᱮᱠᱱᱚᱞᱚᱡᱤ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱥᱤᱢᱟ ᱵᱟᱲᱦᱟᱣ ᱟᱨ ᱫᱩᱱᱤᱭᱟ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱜᱚᱲᱚ ᱮᱢ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾
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ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱᱟᱨ ᱧᱮᱞ ᱠᱷᱚᱱ ᱠᱨᱮᱰᱤᱴ, ᱴᱤᱢ ᱥᱫᱚᱥᱭ ᱟᱨ ᱴᱮᱠᱱᱤᱠᱮᱞ ᱵᱤᱵᱚᱨᱚᱬ ᱮᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾
- ᱟᱞᱜᱟ ᱜᱩᱱ ᱠᱚ
- Urban Serenity redefines urban living by seamlessly blending elegance with adaptability. The design stands out for its innovative integration of spaces, enhancing natural light and visual connections while maintaining distinct identities through thoughtful color schemes. Key features include a versatile central bar area, personalized room layouts, and a harmonious flow that supports both intimate and social functions, creating a home that adapts to diverse living scenarios.
- ᱢᱟᱯ ᱟᱨ ᱯᱮᱠᱮᱡᱤᱝ
- The apartment area is 160 square meters.
- ᱴᱮᱜ ᱠᱚ
- Interior Design, Apartment Design, Modern Living, Minimalist, Abstract
- ᱛᱮᱭᱟᱨ ᱛᱮᱠᱱᱚᱞᱚᱡᱤ
- The design of Urban Serenity utilized a blend of traditional and innovative techniques. We began by reimagining the apartment's spatial layout, breaking down barriers to enhance natural light and connectivity. The project employed precise spatial analysis to optimize room functions, using materials like warm-toned wood and soft textiles to create a cohesive atmosphere. Collaborative discussions with the homeowner guided the selection of lighting, furniture, and finishes, ensuring a tailored and refined result.
- ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱱ ᱪᱮᱞᱮᱧ
- The hardest part of designing Urban Serenity was creatively balancing openness with privacy. The challenge lay in reconfiguring the layout to enhance natural light and social connectivity while preserving intimate spaces. Historical and social contexts influenced our approach, as we sought to honor traditional Chinese spatial harmony. Limited space and structural constraints required innovative use of materials and technology to achieve a fluid, adaptable environment that meets modern urban needs.
- ᱜᱚᱵᱮᱥᱚᱱᱟ
- We conducted qualitative research focused on enhancing urban living. The objective was to create a space that blends warmth with functionality. We used spatial analysis, interviews with the homeowner, and observational studies to gather insights. Tools included 3D modeling and material sampling. The results showed a need for adaptable spaces with natural light, leading to a design that enhances well-being, fosters social interaction, and elevates urban residential standards.
- ᱯᱨᱮᱨᱚᱱᱟ
- The inspiration for Urban Serenity came from a desire to blend urban sophistication with a deeply personal, warm living environment. We aimed to create a space that not only reflects the dynamic energy of Lujiazui but also serves as a serene retreat. The design draws from the idea of fluidity in living spaces, allowing for versatility and adaptability while maintaining a sense of intimacy and connection with the surrounding urban landscape.
- ᱯᱨᱚᱡᱮᱠᱴ ᱥᱚᱢᱚᱭ
- The project started in 2020 in Shanghai, and finished in 2022. The project was severly delayed due to covid lockdown.
- ᱠᱟᱹᱢᱤ ᱦᱚᱨ
- The design transforms traditional apartment layouts by integrating spaces to enhance connectivity and interaction. By removing a key wall, we redefined the communal areas, allowing natural light to flood the living room and study, creating a continuous visual connection with the surrounding urban and natural landscapes. The central bar, dining, and living spaces are unified, encouraging fluid movement and interaction while maintaining distinct identities through contrasting color palettes.
- ᱪᱤᱛᱟᱹᱨ ᱥᱟᱹᱦᱟ
- Image #1: Photographer Rex Zou. Image #2: Designer Qiu Jin. Image #3: Project Manager Sitan Yi.
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