Project: Villa in Western Suburb of Shanghai
Award: Residential Interiors, One Off Homes (Under £1M), 2024
Location: Shanghai, China
Design Practice: EVD
This villa in Qingxi Garden in the western outskirts of Shanghai, designed by EVD, offers 1,500-square-metre of living space. The fusion of various elements and diverse aesthetic styles showcase the lifestyle of the young family who live there. In the middle of the day, a semicircle of natural light falls onto the floor in the living room, making the occupants feel as if they are standing under a dome, thanks to the arched opening at the top of the room. The space under the vaults is equipped with half-open glass doors and windows, establishing the fluidity of the expansive space.
The structural order of the sculptures, the natural texture of the ceramics, the originality of the glass ceiling lamps, the tension of the paintings, and the artistic fusion of the East and West, embody an eclectic design philosophy that enriches the space. The circulation pattern of the home has been systematically organized. EVD introduced multiple routes leading to the attic and the first and second basement floors to create connectivity among diversified functional areas throughout the villa.
Design highlights
With the use of marble veneers and wood floorings, along with artistic images, the studio has created a gallery-like atmosphere that integrates life and aesthetics into a relaxing living environment. The master bedroom suite offers a comprehensive living space with a bedroom, a toilet, a bathroom and a closet, and also provides the functions of leisure and entertainment. The artistic wall collage and monkey-shaped lighting fixture in the children’s activity room provide an interactive and dynamic space.
Photo credit: One Thousand Degrees Image, Hao Liyun
- LEAD DESIGNERS: Hao Liyun, Yang Bing