Nestack Heembüro by Hang Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award an Bronze in Inneraum an Ausstellungsdesign Competition Category.

BronzeInterieur· 2026

Nestack Heembüro

by Hang Chen

Client: WE-Me Group of WEM MetaUnion Technology Co.,Ltd.

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Nestack Heembüro

Nestack ass e modernt Inneraichtungsprojet, dat op déi sech entwéckelend Bezéiung tëscht Aarbecht an dem Heemliewen reagéiert. Innerhalb vun enger kompakter Wunnstruktur organiséiert d'Design d'Zirkulatioun an d'raimlech Hierarchie nei, fir Beräicher fir d'Wunnen an d'Aarbechten an engem zesummenhängenden Ëmfeld z'integréieren. Geschichtte raimlech Zonen ënnerstëtzen Konzentratioun, Interaktioun an Erhuelung. Fräiläiende strukturell Elementer drécken Effizienz a Kloerheet aus, während waarm natierlech Materialien a biophil Elementer Komfort, Roue an alldeeglecht Wuelbefannen erabréngen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Nestack Heembüro ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Nestack Heembüro e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Nestack Heembüro erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Nestack is a hybrid home office interior integrating workspace and residential living within a compact 240 square meter environment. Through layered spatial planning, multifunctional furniture systems and material contrast, the design balances productivity and comfort. The project transforms a constrained residential structure into a flexible live work ecosystem that supports collaboration, creativity and well being.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total interior area is approximately 240 square meters. Around 75 percent of the space functions as workspace and 25 percent supports residential use. The layout includes reception, open office workspace, meeting room, manager offices, finance office, lounge, kitchen and private bedrooms. Large windows provide natural daylight and landscape views while linear lighting enhances spatial orientation.
Tags: Home Office Design, Hybrid Workspace, Live Work Interior, Compact Spatial Design, Adaptive Workplace, Contemporary Interior, Biophilic Office, Work Life Balance
Production Technology: The interior combines exposed structural expression with warm natural materials. Key materials include wood grain porcelain tiles, smoked oak grille panels, grey marble patterned sintered stone, black stone surfaces and preserved moss walls. Exposed concrete ceilings express structural clarity while integrated linear lighting guides circulation. Custom cabinetry and multifunctional furniture maximize spatial efficiency and maintain visual continuity.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was transforming a residential apartment with multiple structural shear walls into a functional home office environment while maintaining residential comfort. Structural constraints limited openness and circulation. The design addressed this through layered spatial organization, visual continuity and multifunctional furniture systems, creating a cohesive hybrid interior that balances productivity with everyday living.
Research: Type of research: spatial and behavioral design research.
Objective: to explore how compact interiors can support both professional work and residential living.
Methodology: spatial analysis, functional scenario mapping and material experimentation.
Data collection included workflow observation and user behavior studies. Results indicate that layered spatial planning and multifunctional furniture improve efficiency and psychological comfort in hybrid home office environments.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the changing relationship between work and life in contemporary society, where professional activities increasingly overlap with domestic environments. Located in Jinghong, Yunnan, the design responds to a compact apartment constrained by multiple structural shear walls. Instead of separating living and working, the project explores a hybrid spatial model that supports focused work, collaboration and everyday living within a single interior ecosystem.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Jinghong, Yunnan, China and was completed in May 2025. The design transformed a residential apartment into a hybrid home office environment for a creative enterprise, integrating professional workspace and living functions within a compact interior.
Operation Flow: The spatial sequence follows a gradient from public workspace to private living areas. Visitors first enter the reception and open office designed for collaboration and productivity. Circulation then leads to semi private meeting and managerial spaces. At the end of the sequence, private living areas provide rest and retreat, allowing smooth transitions between work, communication and everyday living.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Hang Chen, 2025.
Team Members: Hang Chen
Image Credits: Main Image: Hang Chen, Nestack, 2025.
Optional Image #1: Hang Chen, Nestack, 2025.
Optional Image #2: Hang Chen, Nestack, 2025.
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Optional Image #4: Hang Chen, Nestack, 2025.