Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Verdant Serenade Residence
by Calvin Chen and Emma Lai - Yiyi Living
- A' Design Award 2025 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: YiYi LIVING
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 10,352
- Verification code 1EC56B740A · Verify this award
About Verdant Serenade Residence
Verdant Serenade is the interior design of a four-story villa in Taiwan. The residence follows an American style adapted to the needs of one family. The first floor holds an open living, dining and kitchen area with windows on three sides for natural light. The kitchen includes an island, a pantry and a bar. The basement contains a golf practice room and a laundry area. The upper floors hold a children's room, a music room, a study and a master suite. White surfaces, Morandi blue accents and light wood-patterned laminate flooring create a calm atmosphere.
YiYi LIVING's residential interior design demonstrates a refined contemporary approach to domestic spatial composition that engages with established traditions of minimalist interior architecture while introducing subtle material warmth and organic counterpoint to mitigate potential austerity. The chromatic restraint evident throughout suggests an intentional dialogue with Scandinavian design philosophy, where muted neutral palettes establish visual calm and allow natural light, material texture, and carefully selected accent elements to assume heightened significance within the spatial field. The compositional achievement resides substantially in the sophisticated calibration of tonal relationships, where cool grays in the drapery panels balance warm ivory wall surfaces, pale timber flooring introduces subtle grain variation and natural material presence, and the cognac leather seating elements provide concentrated passages of chromatic warmth without disrupting overall tonal harmony. The asymmetrical placement of furniture elements demonstrates accomplished spatial planning, with the leather lounge chair positioned at left foreground creating visual weight that finds resolution in the balanced distribution of horizontal elements, the media console, sofa edge, and glimpsed circulation thresholds that establish rightward compositional movement without destabilizing equilibrium. Technical facility appears evident in the integration of contemporary residential technology, concealed infrastructure, and architectural detailing that maintains clean visual continuity while accommodating functional requirements for media display, sound systems, and climate control, all of which remain visually subordinate to the overall aesthetic composition rather than asserting technological presence. The pendant lighting fixture suspended at upper center represents a particularly successful formal element, its cylindrical form with vertical pleated fabric and metallic banding introducing geometric regularity and vertical accent that counterbalances the predominantly horizontal organization while distributing warm ambient illumination that enhances material textures and softens architectural boundaries. The dried botanical arrangement positioned mid-left introduces organic irregularity, textural complexity, and earth-toned coloration that provides essential counterpoint to the geometric discipline and smooth surfaces dominating the space, suggesting an awareness of biophilic design principles and the human need for natural forms within constructed environments. Thematically, the space seems to explore tensions and harmonies between minimalist restraint and domestic warmth, architectural discipline and human comfort, visual quietude and material richness, creating an environment that invites contemplation of how contemporary residential design might honor both aesthetic sophistication and lived experience. The spatial organization with its layered depth zones and glimpsed adjacent areas suggests narrative possibilities regarding procession through domestic space, the relationship between public and private zones, and the choreography of daily inhabitation. The careful integration of technology within a visually calmed environment may invite consideration of how contemporary domestic spaces negotiate between connectivity demands and the desire for retreat from constant stimulation. Might this residential interior propose that sophisticated design need not choose between aesthetic purity and inhabited warmth, but rather can achieve both through calibrated material selection, proportional sensitivity, and the strategic introduction of organic elements that humanize architectural restraint?
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This project seamlessly blends 'American style' with 'customized requirements.' The basement is transformed into a high-end golf practice room with advanced simulators, catering to the male homeowner's sports needs. The open-plan first floor integrates the living room, dining room, and kitchen, featuring American-style doors and molding that enhance natural light. A functional kitchen layout includes an island, pantry, and bar for efficient circulation. Outdoors, a minimalist landscape and comprehensive lighting create a refined, modern atmosphere.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The four-story villa spans from the basement to the third floor, with thoughtful circulation planning that ensures privacy and maximizes natural light and ventilation. The first floor benefits from natural light on three sides, while the second and third floors also enjoy excellent lighting. The basement is transformed into a golf practice room and includes a laundry area. The first floor features an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with a loop-like circulation. The second floor has a children's room, music room, and study. The third floor hosts the master bedroom suite, private study, and a hotel-level bathroom.
- Tags
- American style, open plan, light tone, golf practice room, refined living, environmentally friendly building materials.
- Production Technology
- The design centers on white, complemented by natural materials and light wood tones. Light wood-patterned laminate flooring creates a warm, natural ambiance, while sleek black iron square tube stair railings link the American style with the light-colored space. The color scheme primarily uses white with Morandi blue accents. The cabinetry is mostly white, with tailored color touches for each area-black accessories in the living room, and gold accents in the dining area. To ensure privacy, the windows feature a combination of honeycomb and Roman shades for optimal light control.
- Design Challenge
- The project faced challenges in integrating structure and functionality. The light steel structure renovation caused significant damage to interior walls during old decoration removal, requiring full panel replacement. Managing the host's need for instant hot water was complex, but the team installed a large tankless water heater and reinforced gas pipelines for consistent supply across floors. Additionally, updating fire-resistant materials was essential, with high-grade fire-resistant walls and ceilings adding complexity to construction while ensuring safety and durability.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The homeowners are highly satisfied with the project, considering it the perfect residence that meets the family's needs and showcases the designers' exceptional skills. The host particularly enjoys the golf practice area, while the lighting system, emphasizing outdoor living, has received praise. The hostess values the design of the kitchen and laundry areas. The children are thrilled with their access to reading and entertainment zones. The family appreciates every detail, especially the pandemic prevention and privacy features, feeling amazed and satisfied by the designers' professionalism.
- Research
- Qing Shan Sunshine is a modern villa in Qing Shan Town, designed for harmonious living with American elegance. The combination of Morandi blue and pure white, clean lines, and natural light wood flooring creates a tranquil ambiance. The open-plan first floor features a living, dining, and kitchen area with three-sided windows for ample light. The basement serves as a golf practice room, while the upper floors include a study, music room, and private master suite. The minimalist outdoor space boasts a low-maintenance garden and BBQ area, enhanced by an automatic lighting system.
- Inspiration
- Located in Qing Shan Town complex, 'Qing Shan Sunshine' offers a lush natural setting and rich cultural atmosphere, attracting the homeowner's family to settle here. The design team customized the space to fit their lifestyle. The host, an avid golfer, transformed the basement into a practice room, while the hostess focused on optimizing the living, dining, kitchen, and laundry areas. Having studied in the U.S., the couple preferred an American-style design, shaping a home that reflects their unique way of living.
- Image Credits
- YiYi LIVING
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