Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala by Kris Lin

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.

BoronseKa Hare· 2025

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala

by Kris Lin

Client: COFCO Corporation

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category

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The Design

About Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala

Book Text: Setsi sena sa pontšo se nang le monono o bobebe oa sejoale-joale se bonahatsa mokhoa oa bophelo o hlophisitsoeng oa nako e tlang o nang le sebopeho se ntlafalitsoeng bakeng sa boiketlo le puisano. Boqapi bona bo susumelitsoeng ke lelapa la batho ba bane, bo leka-lekanya libaka tse arolelanoang le tse ikemetseng, bo na le kichine e bulehileng, sebaka sa ho jella, le sebaka sa bophelo bakeng sa khokahano ha bo ntse bo netefatsa lekunutu la kamore ea ho robala. Lifensetere tse tlohang fatše ho fihla siling li tlisa leseli la tlhaho, tse tlatselitsoeng ke libopeho tsa lejoe la 'mabole, mekhabiso ea tšepe, le thepa e bonolo ea ka tlung, li theha maemo a khutsitseng empa a hlaotsoeng a susumetsang pono ea lehae le loketseng.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Light and Harmony Primary Function: Ntlo ea Mohlala e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This modern light-luxury show center envisions an ideal future lifestyle. The design optimizes space and layout to offer a comfortable, interactive living experience that caters to modern families’ needs for relaxation, connection, and personalization. The blend of aesthetics and functionality creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, inspiring clients to envision their perfect home.
Dimensions & Packaging: The living room’s feature wall is made of marble, measuring 1000mm x 18mm x 1900mm . The large-scale stone design enhances the grandeur of the space, conveying a sense of luxury. The construction technique uses a dry-hanging method, where a steel frame is welded to the wall and stone slabs are hung with brackets, ensuring that the marble can be recycled during deconstruction, in line with sustainable development principles.
Tags: Model house, Family Space, Family Sharing, Light Luxury, Light And Shadow
Production Technology: Space Materials: The color palette features light tones with grey accents, while natural wood finishes add warmth and an organic touch. Wood flooring and beige-gray lacquered panels enhance brightness and spaciousness. Bronze stainless steel, natural marble, and tea glass create a cozy, modern aesthetic that blends natural beauty with contemporary style.

Furniture: The furniture combines wood and stone finishes, with a leather and velvet sofa accented by silver-gray cushions for added texture.
Design Challenge: Challenge
The challenge was balancing the needs of different family members—restful spaces for adults, a quiet study for children, and the need for both privacy and shared spaces to foster family interaction.

Design Solution
By rethinking traditional privacy, the design creates open, shared spaces while maintaining functional independence. Large windows and reflective materials bring in natural light, enhancing brightness and creating a multi-dimensional environment that balances function with emotional connection.
Research: This project showcases how modern residences can enhance market competitiveness by blending functionality with aesthetics, offering a premium living experience. Its open layout fosters family interaction, addressing the emotional needs of modern families. The design combines natural elements with contemporary materials, infusing warmth and care into the light-luxury style. Reflecting a people-centered philosophy, it sets a new benchmark for modern home design.
Inspiration: The inspiration comes from a deep understanding of the lifestyle of a modern family of four, with a focus on balancing family interaction and private space.
In a traditional Chinese family, parents and children are often busy with their own activities, leading to less interaction. The design incorporates an open dining, kitchen, and spacious living room layout to create shared spaces that encourage family gathering and communication.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Nanning and finished in December 2024 in Nanning
Operation Flow: The open layout of the dining, kitchen, and living areas fosters family interaction, while private spaces like the bedrooms maintain personal comfort. Natural wood finishes and soft tones provide warmth, complemented by marble, metal, and glass for a modern, sophisticated touch. The combination of these elements enhances spatial depth and brightness. Large windows and reflective surfaces diffuse natural light, creating a comfortable, livable atmosphere. The design balances functionality with aesthetics, reflecting a refined lifestyle.
Patents: Kris Lin International Design
Image Credits: Kris Lin International Design