Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo by Benji Li

Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo by Benji Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

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Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo

by Benji Li

Client: Benji Li Interiors

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo

Orizental ni inzu y'ubuturo yihariye i Hong Kong ifite ubuso bugurishwa bwa metero kare zigera kuri 1363, harimo na lobby yihariye y'ikuzamura (lift). Igishushanyo cy'imbere gihuza umuco wa Oriental Zen, ubugezweho bworoheje (contemporary minimalism), n'ubutunzi budasesuye. Imiterere y'ibisunikizo bizengurutse igaragara mu bice byose by'inzu. Umuryango w'ukwezi uzengurutse wabajwe ku rukuta rwa marble rwo mu cyumba cyo kwakirira abashyitsi, naho igisenge kizengurutse cyubatswe mu buryo bw'ibice bito (coffered ceiling) kigaragaza foyer. Ibikoresho nka marble, ibiti, imyenda, uruhu n'ibyuma bidashira byakoreshejwe mu bwiza bw'imigano. Intego ni ugukora ahantu h'amahoro n'ituze mu mujyi utuje.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Orizental Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ubuturo ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The most interesting component of the interior design is the incorporation of the ‘Round Doctrine’ and the consistent use of ‘roundness’ throughout the house. Unlike traditional Oriental Zen Culture, which designs are predominantly governed by hard and flat edges, the designer’s new interpretation of the culture introduces circles, adding a playful and peculiar, yet contemporary twist to the entire design of the house. For instance, a traditional circle-shaped door ‘Moon Gate’ is carved out of the marble slab/wall in the living room. Moon gates are highly representative of ancient Chinese architecture and they are mainly built in palaces’ courtyards and Chinese gardens. These moon gates act as pedestrian gateways to new spaces. They represent the full moon rising and therefore is very inviting for people to walk through. The circular shape of the moon gate also represents harmony and cohesion and these values are embedded in the architecture itself.

In addition, a charming round-coffered ceiling is constructed in the foyer. Right under the ceiling hangs two elegant glossy white cabinets, flawlessly finished and outlined with antique bronze metal. These cabinets have smooth and round curves, their shapes representing that of the wings of a crane, as if welcoming the owners back home once they enter the foyer. In the master bedroom, the headboard is made up of multiple straight posts with curved leather upholstery sandwiched between two large grand white metal panels with antique bronze metal finishing. Coupled with the lotus-shaped light trough that circles around the ceiling, this creates a warm and gentle atmosphere for rest.
Dimensions & Packaging: Saleable Unit 1363 Square Feet, including the private lift lobby
Tags: Interior Design, Residential, Apartment, Space, Home
Production Technology: An array of high-grade materials is used to achieve and attain the design concept. Materials include marble, timber, fabric, leather and stainless steel trims. Through the use of these materials, textures, finishings, layering techniques and lightings both natural and artificial.
Design Challenge: Through the intricate integration of three distinguished architectural styles and the incorporation of ‘Yuan Rong’ found in Buddhism, an invigorating design concept and space is conceived. The design space perfectly encapsulates the essence of Contemporary Zen yet displays a strong distinctive and individual characteristic through the use of circles. This overall creates a unique and never-seen-before space, which exudes tranquility, class, character and luxury.
Research: The Inherent Oneness in Roundness is one of the most perfect doctrines in Buddhism. Yuan Rong is the Chinese equivalent to this doctrine. Yuan means round; circular and Rong means melt; thaw. This equivalence between perfection and circle, or the quality of roundness, is peculiar and distinct to Buddhism philosophical ideologies. In short, roundness symbolises oneness, harmony, perfection and unity.
Inspiration: The interior design of ‘oriZENtal’ revolves three architectural philosophies: Oriental Zen Culture, Contemporary Minimalism and Subtle Luxury. The amalgamation and fusion of these concepts give birth to a distinctive Contemporary Zen Culture, which is emanated and apparent throughout the interior design of the house. An array of high-grade materials is used to achieve and attain the design concept. Materials include marble, timber, fabric, leather and stainless steel trims. Through the use of these materials, textures, finishings, layering techniques and lightings both natural and artificial, the designer aims not only to generate, but also to accentuate the Contemporary Zen Culture, and in turn create a calm and undisturbed sanctuary amidst urban space.
Project Duration: This is a design and build project in Hong Kong
Operation Flow: Tranquility. Peace. Rejuvenation. These are essential aspects of what a home should offer. It is a space you return to, to reset, relax and recharge. A home is also a deeply personal space to meditate and contemplate on life’s purposes.
Team Members: Benji Li