Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng

Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2025

Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho

by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng

Client: Z-work Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: Ko Journey Southward he hoahoa roto whare noho kei Shenzhen, Haina, e hipa ana i te 423 mita tapawha te rahi. Ko ngā kaupapa mai i ngā peita whenua tuku iho o Haina kua whakakotahitia ki ngā rauemi whakapaipai, tae atu ki te karaihe toi whakapau pēhanga, te kōhatu whakamārama-haehae, te papa rākona ata-marumaru me te rino kore-waikura. Ko ngā pakitara o te ruma noho me te ruma kai kua oti i te kōhatu tarawhera mā-hukahuka o Roma, e whakauru ana i te ānetanga, te whakamāramatanga me te mahana. Ko ngā pakitara kīhini o te kōhatu hina-piata kua oti te whakakikorua me te tapahi hei mata ngaru maeneene. Ka honoa e te hoahoa te noho ao hou ki te taiao me te ahurea ā-rohe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Journey Southward Te Mahi Matua: Hoahoa Roto Whare Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In today fast paced urban life, people seek living environments that transcend functionality, aiming for a sense of cultural belonging and spiritual tranquility. This approach utilizes natural and exquisite materials, combined with harmonious colors, to reflect local traditional culture. By creating a unique artistic atmosphere, it aligns with the modern pursuit of a lifestyle in harmony with nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is about 423 square meters.
Tags: Interior, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
Production Technology: To merge the artistic essence of landscapes with contemporary living and enhance residents' emotional connections to nature, the designer incorporates renowned traditional Chinese paintings along with refined materials, including pressure-treated art glass, translucent stone, shadow wood veneer, and stainless steel.
Design Challenge: The artistic screen cabinet is crafted from carefully selected materials, intricately carved to evoke the hazy beauty of mountains and water. It is paired with renowned landscape paintings and features a dynamic interplay of length, width, and height, along with curved, latex-painted columns suspended from the ceiling, creating rich layering and a profound artistic concept.
Research: The walls of the living room and dining room are made of Roman ivory white travertine. This natural stone adds texture and depth to the space, maintaining brightness while also creating a warm and elegant visual effect.
Inspiration: This project is located in Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen, at the center of Investment Promotion Taizi Bay, along southern China scenic coastline. The design embodies the concept of Zhuangzi A Happy Excursion, integrating elements of literature, poetry, philosophy, and theology from Chinese civilization into the living environment. This approach fosters a harmonious relationship between architecture and the ocean, creating an aesthetically appealing setting.
Project Duration: The project was finalized in Shenzhen, China in April, 2023
Operation Flow: These components, combined with precise craftsmanship, reveal the ethereal beauty of the landscape. The kitchen showcases slate gray walls, polished and expertly cut to create smooth, wavy surfaces, providing a natural texture and an elegant sense of movement as light interacts with the design.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Z-work Design, 2025
Team Members: Designer: Shao-Cheng-Tao, Cheng
Designer: Na, Wang
Image Credits: Z-work Design, 2025