Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi by Xiyao Wang

Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Urban Serenity na-akọwaghachi ndụ obodo mepere emepe site na ijikọ mma na ike ime mgbanwe n'ụzọ na-enweghị nsogbu. Nhazi a pụtara ìhè maka njikọ nke oghere ya bụ ihe ọhụrụ, na-eme ka ìhè eke bawanye na njikọ anya na-akwụ ọtọ ka ọ na-echekwa njirimara pụrụ iche site na atụmatụ agba echere echiche. Ihe ndị dị mkpa nke nhazi a gụnyere ebe mmanya etiti nwere ike ịrụ ọtụtụ ọrụ, nhazi ọnụ ụlọ ahaziri nke ọ bụla, na mmегхарị kwekọrịtara nke na-akwado ọrụ nwoke na nwanyị na nke mmekọrịta ọha, na-emepụta ụlọ na-emegharị onwe ya maka ọnọdụ obibi dị iche iche.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Urban Serenity Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ụlọ Obibi maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Urban Serenity redefines urban living by seamlessly blending elegance with adaptability. The design stands out for its innovative integration of spaces, enhancing natural light and visual connections while maintaining distinct identities through thoughtful color schemes. Key features include a versatile central bar area, personalized room layouts, and a harmonious flow that supports both intimate and social functions, creating a home that adapts to diverse living scenarios.
Dimensions & Packaging: The apartment area is 160 square meters.
Tags: Interior Design, Apartment Design, Modern Living, Minimalist, Abstract
Production Technology: The design of Urban Serenity utilized a blend of traditional and innovative techniques. We began by reimagining the apartment's spatial layout, breaking down barriers to enhance natural light and connectivity. The project employed precise spatial analysis to optimize room functions, using materials like warm-toned wood and soft textiles to create a cohesive atmosphere. Collaborative discussions with the homeowner guided the selection of lighting, furniture, and finishes, ensuring a tailored and refined result.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of designing Urban Serenity was creatively balancing openness with privacy. The challenge lay in reconfiguring the layout to enhance natural light and social connectivity while preserving intimate spaces. Historical and social contexts influenced our approach, as we sought to honor traditional Chinese spatial harmony. Limited space and structural constraints required innovative use of materials and technology to achieve a fluid, adaptable environment that meets modern urban needs.
Research: We conducted qualitative research focused on enhancing urban living. The objective was to create a space that blends warmth with functionality. We used spatial analysis, interviews with the homeowner, and observational studies to gather insights. Tools included 3D modeling and material sampling. The results showed a need for adaptable spaces with natural light, leading to a design that enhances well-being, fosters social interaction, and elevates urban residential standards.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Urban Serenity came from a desire to blend urban sophistication with a deeply personal, warm living environment. We aimed to create a space that not only reflects the dynamic energy of Lujiazui but also serves as a serene retreat. The design draws from the idea of fluidity in living spaces, allowing for versatility and adaptability while maintaining a sense of intimacy and connection with the surrounding urban landscape.
Project Duration: The project started in 2020 in Shanghai, and finished in 2022. The project was severly delayed due to covid lockdown.
Operation Flow: The design transforms traditional apartment layouts by integrating spaces to enhance connectivity and interaction. By removing a key wall, we redefined the communal areas, allowing natural light to flood the living room and study, creating a continuous visual connection with the surrounding urban and natural landscapes. The central bar, dining, and living spaces are unified, encouraging fluid movement and interaction while maintaining distinct identities through contrasting color palettes.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Rex Zou. Image #2: Designer Qiu Jin. Image #3: Project Manager Sitan Yi.