Family rituals have been a feature of middle-class life in France since the end of the 19th century. Nowadays, it is the centre of attention of middle-class and high-society families in the country.
Project Name: Art and Light in a Multi-Generational Heritage Residence
Studio Name: P&H INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
Location: Shanghai, China
Project Area: 2000m²
Lead Designer: Lu Zhenfeng
Design Team: P&H INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE DESIGNScope of Work｜Interior Design, Soft Furnishing
It is very important to have a ‘healthy’ place to entertain guests and to react to intimate moments. Therefore, we have created a series of nuclei that ‘inspire meeting’ – a multitude of spaces such as a dining room, a boardroom, a wine-tasting area, a fitness area, etc., which are conceptualised as internal micro-architectures, where each space has its own identity, and where any combination of functions can be fulfilled according to the needs of each space. Each space has its own identity and can be used to fulfil any function as required, differentiated by form, colour and size.
All functions are intended to provide opportunities for important moments of family gatherings, socialising and recreation, in order to bring the body and mind together into a larger whole and to create new forms of intimacy.
The three different forms and textures of the ‘circle’ at the top, middle and bottom create a strong visual centre, the circular recessed ceiling design adds a sense of dimension and interest, and the symmetrically distributed home furnishings take up the art on the soft carpet.
The interior soft furnishing practice focuses on the dialogue between ‘block’ elements and delicate textures, exploring the dramatic nature of shapes, the exaggeration of colours, the refractive properties of metals and the relationship between space, light and materials. From delicate, intimate, figurative objects made of glass, marble, wire, leather, and velvet, to moving suspended sculptures, to abstract works in aluminium, the system of elements emphasises non-daily artistic explorations and visual narratives, establishing a multidialogical collection of spaces.
White columns with inverted trapezoidal cross sections stand in the foreground of the space, and curved decorations weaken the visual rigidity, unfolding a flowing and spontaneous gesture of life under the geometric framework.
The sitting area, party area, billiard area, fitness area, etc. are all placed together here, with both decorative and practical lounge chairs and stools serving as soft partitions, creating an open and relaxed atmosphere for family and friend gatherings from time to time.
The contemporary window openings give the multi-functional space a bright and clear atmosphere like that of an art gallery. The minimalist structure ensures that the space is not out of fashion, leaving room for the owners to fill it with their favourite hobbies as they wish.
Bedroom bed background is decorated with vertical wooden stripes, with exquisite relief patterns, cleverly integrated metal elements for the bedroom to add a touch of luxury style.
Details show the designer’s ingenuity, taste and feel the geometric aesthetics of the home and the perfect blend of life texture, a corner of a self.
