Top View Hale Hōʻike by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2025

Top View Hale Hōʻike

by Kris Lin

Client: Gemdale (Group) Co., LTD

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Top View Hale Hōʻike

ʻO kēia papahana, ua hoʻoulu ʻia e ka hui pū ʻana o ke ʻano maoli a me ke ola maʻalahi, me ka manaʻo e hana i wahi ʻohana kūʻokoʻa e hāʻawi ana i ka nānā ʻana i ka muliwai ma nā degere he 270 me ka mālama ʻana i ke ʻano hoʻomaha a maʻalahi. Ma ka hoʻokomo ʻana i nā mea o kahi hale kope, hoʻonui ka hoʻolālā i ke kaiapuni noho me nā hana pili kaiaulu, hui pū, a me ka hoʻomaha. Inā he inu kī ʻauinalā a i ʻole ka hoʻomaha ʻana ma luna o kahi lele, hāʻawi ia i ka noʻonoʻo hana hou a me ka ikaika i ke ola o kēlā me kēia lā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Top View Hale Hōʻike i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Top View Hale Hōʻike he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Top View Hale Hōʻike i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Advantages:
The project, located on the southern bank of the lower Ou River, offers a 270 degrees river view. The residential area is designed to blend seamlessly with nature, allowing residents to enjoy the river breeze, sunlight, and scenic beauty. This unique location creates an ideal home where nature and culture coexist in harmony.

Purpose:
The goal is to create a family café, with an open layout that transforms the home into a space for enjoying both beautiful views and afternoon tea.
Dimensions & Packaging: To fully embrace the Ou River's natural landscape, the design features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, seamlessly connecting interior spaces with exterior views. A sightline-guided layout ensures the river view is visible from all areas. The project includes a smart home system for easy control of lighting, climate, and security, enhancing comfort. Ample natural light reduces reliance on artificial lighting, while low-emission glass and energy-efficient materials ensure sustainability.
Tags: Model house, river view, family cafe, afternoon tea, modern light luxury
Production Technology: This project combines LAMINAM ceramic slabs and Mia Mia yellow marble for exceptional durability and refined textures, creating an elegant atmosphere. Shadow wood adds warmth and depth, while leather elements offer a soft, tactile quality that complements the space's sophisticated yet inviting feel. The thoughtful integration of these high-quality materials ensures both lasting appeal and a luxurious, comfortable living experience.
Design Challenge: Balancing Openness and Privacy:
The design features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and an open layout to enhance spatial transparency, while strategically guiding sightlines to bring the river view into every major area. Clever partitions and zoning ensure privacy in areas like bedrooms and bathrooms, addressing the challenges of open-plan designs.
Research: By breaking traditional layouts and adopting a freer, more relaxed design, the project creates a trendy, youthful living environment.
This design enhances both the living quality and market competitiveness. Combining the Ou River's natural beauty with modern design attracts high-end clients, boosts brand value, and strengthens market recognition. The use of innovative, sustainable materials aligns with the growing demand for green living, further elevating the project's appeal.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this project comes from the fusion of nature and leisurely living, aiming to create a unique family space that offers both a 270 degrees river view and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. By incorporating elements of a café into the home design, it provides a space ideal for gatherings, socializing, and relaxation—such as enjoying afternoon tea or swinging at home—infusing daily life with creativity and vitality.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Wenzhou and finished in January 2024 in Wenzhou
Operation Flow: This design creates a spacious, private living environment by blending natural light with a smart layout. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows seamlessly integrate river views and sunlight. The open-plan dining and kitchen encourage family interaction, while private bedrooms offer tranquility. Local Wenzhou culture is woven into the design, fostering a strong cultural connection alongside modern comfort. This space meets daily needs while deepening connections with nature, family, and culture.
Patents: Kris Lin International Design
Image Credits: Kris Lin International Design