Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Veins of Stone Residential
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: PU Zhen Interior Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 20,400
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About Veins of Stone Residential
This residence redefines contemporary luxury living through material precision and spatial clarity. Centered around a sculptural marble island, the design balances refined stone, metallic accents, and warm textures. Full height windows frame natural vistas, inviting landscape and light into daily routines. Customized smart systems throughout, hidden storage, and curated displays enhance function and aesthetics, creating a seamless dialogue between craftsmanship, technology, and environment.
Veins of Stone Residential by Shan Chin Lee exemplifies a contemporary approach to residential interior design that privileges geological materiality as the primary expressive element, drawing upon traditions of stone craftsmanship while situating the work firmly within current discourse surrounding natural material authenticity and atmospheric spatial experience. The design demonstrates remarkable sensitivity to the inherent narrative qualities of natural stone, employing book-matched marble slabs whose dramatic veining patterns create continuous visual narratives across wall surfaces, establishing a dialogue between human habitation and the deep time embodied in geological formation. Technical achievement manifests in the seamless integration of functional zones within the open-plan arrangement, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas maintain distinct identities while participating in unified spatial flow achieved through consistent material vocabulary and carefully orchestrated sight lines. The lighting strategy reveals sophisticated understanding of atmospheric modulation, with integrated linear channels creating warm perimeter illumination that frames architectural elements while sculptural pendant fixtures introduce focal points of reflected brilliance. Chromatic restraint operates as deliberate design principle, with the predominantly cool grey palette punctuated by strategic warm accents in bronze, copper, and cognac tones that prevent clinical austerity while maintaining visual coherence. The selection of furnishing elements demonstrates curatorial discernment, each piece contributing to the overall material conversation through complementary textures and sympathetic proportions. One might observe how the circular coffee table's burnished surface echoes the copper pendant tones while its geometric form provides counterpoint to the organic stone veining. The fresh floral arrangements and living palm fronds introduce biological presence that softens the mineral dominance, suggesting cultivation of life within the stone sanctuary. Visitors are invited to contemplate how natural materials transformed through human craft can create domestic environments of profound sensory richness and contemplative calm.
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- Unique Properties
- This design transforms a long abandoned shell into a refined modern residence deeply connected to its natural surroundings. The marble island anchors the entire space with art alike presence. Full height windows frame the creek and forest view as living scenery. Smart systems and hidden structures enable seamless operation. Custom illuminated storage and precision material integration elevate the home beyond typical residential design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project spans one hundred sixty five square meters, planned with three bedrooms, two living areas, and a kitchen. Luxurious layers are crafted with metal, glass, and premium brands. Bathrooms feature stainless steel cabinets for durability, moisture resistance, and recyclability, aligning with circular economy principles. Eco certified wood reduces formaldehyde emissions for healthier living. Smart systems manage lighting and air conditioning for energy efficiency. The island base includes glass display cabinets with frosted stainless steel framing and concealed lighting.
- Tags
- Beitou residence, marble island, boutique living, smart home system, luxury interior, circular economy, sustainable materials, stainless steel cabinetry, illuminated display, open plan design
- Production Technology
- The design focuses on precise material articulation and refines spatial flow. Natural marble was carefully selected and mockup tested six times to achieve the ideal grain alignment. Stainless steel cabinetry, low iron glass, and brushed metal finishes were integrated for durability and texture. A 150 cm motorized entrance door was custom engineered to balance weight and smooth operation. Smart systems were fully embedded to synchronize lighting, climate, and sound.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge became a key achievement. The large, motorized door required custom engineering to balance weight and motion. Smart system integration involved dense wiring, demanding careful planning to ensure stability and maintenance access. Material coordination, especially marble alignment, pushed production precision. These challenges strengthened collaboration and elevated both design and technical execution.
- Project Duration
- The project is located in Beitou, Taiwan. The design development commenced in June 2023 and was completed in January 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The master suite frames nature through full height windows, with a cushioned bay inviting quiet retreat. A concealed door leads to a boutique style dressing room, where warm tones and glass panels create a curated display of textures and light. The corridor evolves into a refined feature wall, integrating dark cabinetry and glowing shelves. Light traces the material grains, blending function and elegance into a seamless daily ritual.
- Research
- The study explored material precision, proportion, and smart integration to balance aesthetics and function. Methods included six marble mockup tests, lighting simulations, and system trials. Data came from onsite prototyping with material and system teams. Results optimized stone alignment, lighting, and controls. Insights strengthened design execution, offering replicable strategies for luxury residential projects and enhancing industry standards.
- Inspiration
- Returning from overseas, the client envisioned a home that anchors new beginnings while reflecting personal identity. The design stemmed from a marble selection rich in dark hues and metallic sheen, its bold patterns flowing like a painting. This choice sets the tone for a refined living environment where material, emotion, and the surrounding landscape merge into a cohesive spatial experience.
- Image Credits
- Puchen Interior Design Co., Ltd.
- Patents
- Puchen Interior Design Co., Ltd.
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