2026 Silver Prize
From Villa Space

Warm & Serene Sanctuary

by Kangming Chen

Project Description

This project adopts a warm wabi-sabi style rooted in natural wood, integrating minimalist Eastern aesthetics to create a relaxed and healing living space. The overall space features a creamy apricot warm-toned foundation, with gentle gradations of light and dark wood tones and exquisitely layered soft lighting, fostering a serene and healing ambiance.
In terms of materials, wood veneers, natural stone, and rattan textures are harmoniously combined to echo each other in their natural rustic qualities. Understated artistic soft furnishings and natural floral arrangements are tastefully incorporated, minimizing overly complicated decorations. By prioritizing authentic materials and low-saturation color palettes, the design restores the essence of human habitation, allowing light, shadow, and natural textures to envelop daily life and embody a restrained, composed lifestyle.

Kangming Chen

Founder, Minggu Design Studio
2024 MUSE Design Awards, Gold Award
2024 Spain AMA International Architecture Design Award, Gold Award
2023 North America PI Design Awards, Special Nomination
2023 Italy IIDA AWARD International Design Competition, Professional Silver Award
2023 IDPA AWARD International Pioneer Design Competition, Platinum Gold Award
2022 Andrew Martin Chinese Outstanding Designer of the Year
2022 France GPDP AWARD International Design Competition, Professional Innovative Design Award
2022 France Design Collection Annual Most Influential Cover Figure
2022 2nd Season MUSE Design Awards, Gold Award
2021 UK OPAL London Property Awards, Platinum Award
7th France GPDP AWARD International Design Competition, Residential Space Innovative Design Award
8th France GPDP AWARD International Design Competition, Silver Award
8th Zhu Chao Design Award, Nomination Award
2021 MUSE Design Awards, Gold Award
2021 Zhuding International Space Design Competition, Large Villa Space National Gold Award
2021 Old House Renewal Best Residential Space Design Award
Huading Award, China Building Decoration Association, Villa Space Gold Award
2020 China Habitat Design Elite Figure
Golden Residence Award, Top 10 Residential Space Designers in China
Golden Residence Award, Top 100 Residential Space Designers in China
Golden Butterfly Design Competition, Gold Award
Golden Butterfly Design Competition, Diamond Award
19th International Design Media Award, Annual Emerging Designer Award
40 UNDER 40 Design Outstanding Young Designer (Jilin, China)
40 UNDER 40 Listed Designer for 3 Consecutive Years