Situated on the southern banks of the Qiantang River, beside the iconic Olympic Sports Center, the project embodies a vision of “Serene order, where life finds its rhythm.” The design seamlessly blends function and aesthetics, creating a contemporary retreat that balances urban vitality and tranquil living.
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Gold 🏆 Winner
International Interior Design Awards 2025
ESSENCE, Hangzhou
Interior Design – Residential Built
Firm
GFD Studio
Designer
Ye Fei
Design Team
Chen Chengxi, Yang Jie
Location
85 meters north of the intersection of Ning’er Road and Hongning Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
Hanmo Vision / Ye Song
The home unfolds along a north–south axis, organically separating public and private realms while creating a dual narrative of “flow and breath. ” In the public area, the play of light and shadow connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces into a fluid multifunctional setting. Private areas are defined by restrained materiality and orchestrated sightlines, cultivating a composed yet dynamic rhythm of living.
In the integrated living and dining area, a palette of warm greige sets a calm tone. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Qiantang River skyline, while natural and artificial light creates a nuanced, shifting atmosphere throughout the day. Low sofas enclose an intimate interaction area, anchored by green-veined stone coffee tables and a beige carpet, achieving tactile and visual harmony that embodies the philosophy of “function as aesthetics.” The openness extends into the Western kitchen and dining area, where a deep-green stone island becomes the social hub. Above, undulating pendant lamps cast shifting play of light and shadow, infusing everyday life with a quiet sense of ritual.
In the master suite, curved light-gray walls extend the spatial dimension, while full-height cabinets and mirrored surfaces enhance visual depth. Sunlight filters gently through the side window, bathing the room in a soft glow. Circulation between the walk-in closet and bathroom balances efficiency with aesthetics. The discreetly concealed study offers a contemplative retreat, where textured beige walls play with dark timber shelves, and a round stone table with leather seating creates a serene retreat for reflection.
Through its spatial order, material authenticity, and poetic use of light, the project responds to contemporary aspirations for dwelling—a seamless fusion of function and aesthetics, offering a sanctuary for modern living.