Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare by Kan Hui

Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare by Kan Hui is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare

by Kan Hui

Client: Arm Studio Limited

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: Ka whakamahi tēnei hoahoa i te kārangi hina me te pango hei waihanga i te whānuitanga i roto i te wāhi iti. Ka whakauruhia te rokiroki mā ngā kūaha karaihe, he papa teitei, me tētahi kāpata whakakotahi. He rama motuhake tā ia rūma, ka hipa i te puna kotahi. He mea whakaawe mai i te māramatanga i roto i te pōuri, ka tāpiri ngā tohu āmipa i te mahana. Ka urutau te whakamaramatanga āpapa ki ngā mahi me te wā o te rā. I kōwhiria ngā rawa mō te kounga pā. Ko ngā wero ko te kaupare i tētahi rongo pango taumaha me te whakataurite i te rokiroki ki te tuwhera. Ka whakakotahi te hanganga i te kāmura, te mahi whakarewa, me tētahi papa mōhio mō ngā aratau o te wāhi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare 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 Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare 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 Light In Dark Mahi Matua: Roto Whare 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: This design differs from previous ones, as the designer has paired gray-black elements with various lighting effects to create distinct lighting atmospheres in different corners of the home, which is why it is named "Light in dark".
Dimensions & Packaging: Our interior design is based on the client's needs, creating custom-made furniture to facilitate better usage, improved storage solutions, and more.
Tags: Lighting,Dark,Gray
Production Technology: Furniture design is constructed using elements such as fine-core plywood, ENF-grade boards, complemented by small amounts of steel, lighting effects, and fabric accents.
Design Challenge: In the common perception, black and gray tones often evoke a sense of oppression and solidity. It is no easy task to retain these elements while designing a space that feels comfortable and inviting. However, through meticulous design and thoughtful planning, the designer has successfully addressed these challenges one by one.
Research: After understanding the homeowner's needs, the designer created a personalized design style for him—simple yet stylish. Although this unit is compact in size, it is perfectly sufficient for a single gentleman. Noting that the homeowner has few clothes but many collectibles, the designer designated the master bedroom as the primary storage space for clothing, while Room A serves as the homeowner's display area for collectibles. The living room, on the other hand, is used to showcase trophies, medals, and other collections.
Inspiration: The designer created a modern and stylish design style for the homeowner. Gray-black materials, light and shadow, and metal elements are used to shape the overall coherence of the entire home. Amber tones are employed as a balancing element within the predominantly gray and dark color scheme.
Project Duration: Hong Kong
Yuen Long
Grand Mayfair
Operation Flow: The designer communicates with the homeowner to understand their needs and finalize the interior design style. After grasping the general requirements, the designer uses SketchUp to illustrate the overall home design for the client's clear understanding. Further planning is then carried out for every dimension of the furniture items, ensuring the homeowner lives more comfortably.
Team Members: Kan Hui