Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í bronsi in Innanhúss- og sýningarhönnun Competition Category.
BronsInnanhúss· 2026
Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss
by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis
Client: Nathália Vilela Architecture and Interior Design
A' Design Award í bronsi Winner in Innanhúss Category
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About Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss
Bókartexti: Þessi hönnun íbúðarrýmis var þróuð til að efla rýmislega samfellu innan þéttrar opinnar skipulagsheildar sem sameinar eldhús, borðstofu og setustofu. Sérsmíðuð innréttingasmíði og samfelld efnisnotkun voru nýtt til að skilgreina virk svæði án líkamlegrar aðgreiningar, sem styður óhindrað flæði og sjónræna samvirkni. Línulegir lýsingarþættir styrkja rýmislega stigveldið á meðan þeir viðhalda efnislegri samheldni í öllu heimilisumhverfinu. Sú útfærsla sem af þessu leiðir jafnar virka hagkvæmni við sjónrænan skýrleika, og stuðlar að þægindum og aðlögunarhæfni í daglegri notkun.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í bronsi
Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss vann A' Design Award í bronsi, mjög virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er framúrskarandi hönnunarverkum sem einkennast af sköpunargáfu, hugvitssemi og skarpskyggni. Sigurvegarar í bronsi eru ríkulega leiknir og áberandi skapandi gripir sem staðfesta víðtæka reynslu, ímyndunarafl og útsjónarsemi hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss sé mjög metinn, dáður og elskaður hlutur sem er einstaklega fagmannlegur og nýstárlegur. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í bronsi felur í sér bestu starfsvenjur í list, vísindum, hönnun og tækni og er framúrskarandi fyrir athygli sína á smáatriðum. Sense of Home Frumhlutverk: Íbúðarhönnun innanhúss fullnægir þörfum á dásamlegan hátt, snertir langanir, heillar tilfinningar og vekur forvitni.
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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