Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu by Uni Being Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.
ApamemeaTotonu· 2025
Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu
Client: Uni Being LTD.
A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Totonu Category
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The Design
About Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu
O le Lotus Ata'ata o se mamanu fale i totonu o loʻo fa'atulagaina i luga o le fogafale lona 24 o se fale maualuluga i Taiuani. E aofia ai le fale le 423 mita fa'atafafa ma e fa'atulagaina fa'atatau i le vai. O se afu fa'aputa e fa faitau mita le maualuga i luga o le poletito i luma e feso'ota'i atu i vai i totonu o le fale lea e tafe atu i tua o le potu malolo ma le pa uaina i se potu malolo i tua ma se nofoaga mo taumafa tao afi. O se ipu maa penina uliuli fa'atasi ai ma se vaituloto lotus e fa'ailoga ai le faitoto'a ulufale. O tailasi omea siliva, mosaic fai lima ma moli LED lalafi e fa'aopoopo ai le loloto, ma faamalama e mai le fola i le faaluga e fa'atagaina va'aiga o le taulaga ma mauga.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Apamemea
O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Mirrored Lotus Mamanu Fale i Totonu e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Lotus flowers floating at the entrance infuse the space with elegance and serenity, enhancing the airy ambiance of this high-rise retreat. Hand-sculpted stonework, crafted on-site, seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces with a flowing water feature. A mosaic-tiled feature wall, illuminated by concealed lighting, reflects rippling light. In the bar, a crystal chandelier enhances the resort-like feel. The front terrace, with a barbecue and lounge, blends leisure with social life, as water, stone, and lighting create a mesmerizing cityscape retreat.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Spanning 423 square meters on the 24th floor, this residence offers breathtaking city and mountain views. The design emphasizes seamless circulation, starting with a waterfall at the entrance that flows through the living room and bar and into the rear lounge and barbecue area. This open layout enhances social spaces while ensuring privacy for personal areas. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light, highlighting water features and stone textures. Embodying the essence of a 'Waterfront Clubhouse,' the home blends serenity, luxury, and functionality into an immersive living experience.
- Tags
- Lotus, Eco-Friendly Materials, Open Plan, Natural Elements, Tranquil Nature, Leisure Clubhouse, Modern Design
- Production Technology
- The material and color palette balance natural elements with refined elegance, featuring subtle tonal variations while embracing water-inspired themes. In the social area, warm neutrals complement flowing water features, enhancing a bright, relaxing ambiance. Expansive windows soften stone edges, blending with shimmering reflections. Discreet lighting transforms the space at night, as a black pearl stone basin, ceramic tiles, and Swarovski accents interact with shifting LED hues. This interplay creates a mesmerizing transition from day to night, ensuring each moment radiates its distinct charm.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was executing a four-meter waterfall and large stone installations on the 24th floor, requiring precise planning to address high winds, lifting logistics, and structural safety. Integrating cascading water with floor-to-ceiling windows created a stunning effect but demanded precision in water-edge details. Every feature, from the perimeter waterfall to the dining table's water element, required meticulous craftsmanship. Balancing water's fluidity with functionality showcased the team's expertise, ensuring this majestic and elegant vision was flawlessly realized.
- Research
- This high-rise luxury residence is an exclusive retreat for a well-traveled homeowner, merging resort-like serenity with refined hosting. Centered on water, it features a four-meter cascading waterfall on the front terrace. A black pearl stone basin with a lotus pond creates a serene entrance, while a lotus sculpture unites flowing elements. Chrome ceramic tiles and concealed lighting enhance depth. Handcrafted mosaics and floor-to-ceiling windows blend urban and natural views. With LED lighting, a barbecue area, and a lounge, this home exudes elegance, comfort, and sophistication.
- Inspiration
- The homeowner, inspired by global travels, envisions a resort-like water feature ambiance that harmonizes comfort, entertainment, and social gatherings. To realize this, the designer crafted a five-star waterfront clubhouse that exudes understated luxury, modern elegance, and privacy. A striking four-meter cascading water feature at the entrance sets a tranquil tone, seamlessly connecting to indoor water elements. Light and water interplay create a serene atmosphere, while natural stone materials and panoramic views enhance relaxation. The spacious, versatile setting accommodates both intimate gatherings.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- As night falls, LED gradient lighting brings the water features to life, casting mesmerizing reflections that captivate visitors. The homeowner cherishes the tranquility of daylight and the enchanting glow of night, experiencing two distinct atmospheres in the same space. By day, sunlight refracts off water and stone, creating a dynamic, stage-like ambiance. At night, soft lighting dances on rippling water, transforming the space into an elegant yet relaxed party setting. This versatile design embodies the homeowner's vision of a resort-inspired retreat where luxury and comfort seamlessly merge.
- Team Members
- Chi-Kang Tao
- Image Credits
- Uni Being LTD.
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