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Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis

Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award in Sisustusmuotoilu Competition Category.


PronssiSisustus· 2026

Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus

by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis

Client: Nathália Vilela Architecture and Interior Design

Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Sisustus Category

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The Design

About Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus

Kirjateksti: Tämä asuintilan sisustussuunnitelma kehitettiin parantamaan tilallista jatkuvuutta kompaktissa avoimessa pohjaratkaisussa, joka yhdistää keittiön, ruokailu- ja oleskelutilat. Räätälöityjä puusepäntöitä ja jatkuvia materiaalisovelluksia käytettiin toiminnallisten vyöhykkeiden määrittelyyn ilman fyysistä erottelua, mikä tukee esteetöntä kulkua ja visuaalista vuorovaikutusta. Lineaariset valaistuselementit vahvistavat tilallista hierarkiaa säilyttäen samalla materiaalisen yhtenäisyyden koko kotiympäristössä. Lopputuloksena syntyvä kokoonpano tasapainottaa toiminnallisen tehokkuuden ja visuaalisen selkeyden edistäen mukavuutta ja muunneltavuutta jokapäiväisessä käytössä.

The Recognition

About the Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award

Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus on Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, erittäin arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään erinomaisille designeille, joita luonnehtivat luovuus, nerokkuus ja oveluus. Pronssivoittajat ovat runsaan taitavia ja silmiinpistävän luovia taiteellisia tuotoksia, jotka todistavat suunnittelijoidensa laajaa kokemusta, mielikuvitusta ja kekseliäisyyttä. Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu esine, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign sisällyttää itseensä parhaita käytäntöjä taiteessa, tieteessä, designissa ja teknologiassa ja on erinomainen huomiollaan yksityiskohtiin. Sense of Home Ensisijainen toiminto: Asuintilan sisustus tyydyttää upeasti tarpeita, koskettaa haluja, viehättää tunteita ja vetoaa uteliaisuuteen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This residential interior design focuses on creating a strong sense of home through warmth, spatial clarity, and integrated living. Soft material transitions, linear lighting, and balanced proportions enhance comfort while maintaining contemporary elegance, resulting in a calm, functional, and emotionally engaging domestic environment
Dimensions & Packaging
The residential interior integrates custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, engineered wood flooring, and indirect LED lighting to achieve material continuity and spatial cohesion. Linear lighting fixtures are embedded within ceiling and millwork elements to support ambient illumination, while bespoke storage solutions optimize functionality within the limited footprint of the apartment. All design components were dimensioned to maintain ergonomic circulation and visual alignment between interconnected zones.
Tags
residential interior, open-plan living, integrated layout, spatial continuity, custom millwork, interior circulation, contemporary living, material continuity, ambient lighting, functional design
Production Technology
The project was developed through a combination of custom millwork fabrication, integrated LED lighting systems, and continuous material applications. Joinery techniques were employed to ensure seamless transitions between surfaces, while modular cabinetry components allowed for precise adaptation to spatial constraints. Linear lighting profiles were integrated into architectural elements to reinforce spatial hierarchy and enhance visual continuity across the open-plan layout.
Design Challenge
One of the primary challenges was achieving spatial integration within a limited footprint without compromising functional separation between domestic activities. The design required precise coordination between custom millwork and lighting systems to define zones without introducing physical barriers. Ensuring visual continuity while maintaining ergonomic circulation demanded careful alignment of materials, proportions, and lighting throughout the open-plan layout.
Research
The design approach was informed by spatial optimization strategies commonly applied in compact residential environments, aiming to balance openness with functional zoning. Research into circulation patterns and user behavior guided the integration of living, dining, and kitchen areas into a cohesive spatial system. The resulting configuration prioritizes visual continuity while maintaining distinct functional identities through material transitions and architectural lighting.
Inspiration
This project was inspired by a client with a deep emotional connection to the idea of home. The design was guided by the desire to translate feelings of belonging, comfort, and emotional security into space, creating an interior that supports daily life while reinforcing warmth, familiarity, and a true sense of home.
Project Duration
The project was designed and completed in 2025 in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Operation Flow
The spatial configuration was designed to support the occupants' daily routines through an integrated open-plan layout that connects kitchen, dining, and living areas. This continuity allows for unobstructed movement and visual interaction between zones, encouraging social engagement while maintaining functional efficiency. Custom millwork and lighting elements subtly define each area without interrupting circulation, enabling a cohesive user experience that balances privacy and connectivity within the domestic environment.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.

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