Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi by Ping Zhang

Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi by Ping Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi

by Ping Zhang

Client: Ping Zhang

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

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The Design

About Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi

Orient Original bụ nhazi ime ụlọ obibi maka ụlọ nwere square mita 500 dị na Beijing, China. Ebe atrium dị n'okpuru ala nke ìhè anyanwụ na-enwu na-etolite etiti nke atụmatụ ahụ, na-ejikọta ọkwa abụọ dị ala ma na-eme ka oke dị n'etiti elu ala na okpuru ala ghara ịpụta ìhè. Ebe ahụ dara ada nwere ike ije ozi dị ka ọnụ ụlọ tii, ebe izu ike ma ọ bụ ụlọ ihe nkiri. Elu ụlọ enyo, mgbidi brik enyo na mbadamba enyo na-abawanye ìhè ehihie ma na-agbasawanye mmetụta nke ohere. Osisi veneers gbara ọchịchịrị na-ezute osisi na-acha ọcha na nkume sitere n'okike. Ngwá ụlọ ahaziri ahazi na ebe nchekwa na-akwado ndụ ezinụlọ kwa ụbọchị na nnọkọ mmekọrịta.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Orient Original Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Obibi na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A sunlit underground atrium is the project's highlight, blurring boundaries between above and below ground. The sunken area flexibly transforms into a tearoom, lounge, or cinema. Black tones anchor spatial strength, while warm timber softens contours. Light and shadow act as the language of space, balancing order and freedom for everyday living.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence spans 500 sqm. Key areas include a tearoom, dining spaces, living room, bedrooms, and multifunctional zones. The layout balances daily family needs with social gatherings, achieving comfort, flexibility, and spatial cohesion.
Tags: Daylight, atrium, flexible space, light and shadow, timber, serenity, ease, family life, spiritual belonging, poetic dwelling
Production Technology: The project uses a glass roof and glass brick walls to maximize daylight, with mirrored panels extending spatial perception. Dark wood veneers contrast with light timber textures and natural stone, creating balance between strength and softness. Custom furniture and storage emphasize both function and aesthetics, highlighting the interplay of material and light.
Design Challenge: The original B2 space was narrow and dim, so the south side was expanded to improve daylight. The vertical connection between B1 and B2 was opened, creating interaction between the two levels.
Unlike traditional layouts, the ground floor living room was removed and transformed into a multifunctional leisure space for the owner, while dining and kitchen activities were shifted to the B1 area.
Research: The study focused on urban women's lifestyles and emotional needs. Through interviews and observation, the team identified "serenity and ease" as the design goal. Iterative spatial experiments refined the approach, resulting in a home that accommodates both daily routines and inner reflection, proving the synergy of light, material, and lifestyle.
Inspiration: The project draws inspiration from the owner's desire for tranquility. Natural light, timber, and the passage of time form the core elements, shaping a 500 sqm home that embodies serenity and cultural depth. The space evolves with daily life, becoming a reflection of the resident's soul and a place of spiritual belonging.
Project Duration: The project is located in Beijing, China. Design began in May 2022 and was completed in December 2023.
Operation Flow: The design emphasizes adaptability and interaction: the sunken zone shifts from tearoom to lounge to cinema, while the dining area supports both daily meals and family gatherings. Changing daylight transforms atmosphere, offering residents layered experiences and a resonance between nature, time, and emotional states.
Image Credits: Photos by: HANMO VISION | YI GAO