Top View モデルハウス by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅賞 in インテリア空間・展示デザイン Competition Category.

銅インテリア· 2025

Top View モデルハウス

by Kris Lin

Client: Gemdale (Group) Co., LTD

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in インテリア Category

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The Design

About Top View モデルハウス

本プロジェクトは、自然と悠々とした暮らしの融合からインスピレーションを得ており、リラックスした快適な雰囲気を保ちながら270度の川の眺望を提供する、唯一無二の家族空間の創出を目指しています。カフェの要素を取り入れることで、社交・集い・くつろぎの機能を備えた居住空間へと高めています。午後のティータイムを楽しむひとときも、ブランコで心をほぐすひとときも、日々の暮らしにより豊かな創造性と活力をもたらします。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Top View モデルハウスは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Top View モデルハウスは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Top View モデルハウスは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

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