Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Sea Stellar Residential
- A' Design Award 2025 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Handover Studio Limited.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,035
- Verification code 09A325CFAD · Verify this award
About Sea Stellar Residential
The sea facing residential interior design successfully combines modern aesthetics with functionality, creating a harmonious living space. The design elements contribute to a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for a family with two young children and elderly individuals. The project aims to provide a practical and beautiful living space that allows residents to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the seaside while being in the midst of a bustling city. It successfully combines modern aesthetics with functionality to create a harmonious and comfortable environment for the whole family.
Handover Studio Ltd.'s Sea Stellar Residential exemplifies contemporary residential design's engagement with biophilic principles and the phenomenology of dwelling, situating the inhabitant at the threshold between cultivated interior sanctuary and the elemental drama of maritime landscape. The project demonstrates sophisticated understanding of spatial transparency as both functional strategy and experiential luxury, where expansive glazing systems dissolve traditional boundaries between architecture and environment, transforming the oceanic prospect into a living artwork that shifts continuously with atmospheric conditions, tidal rhythms, and diurnal light cycles. The compositional achievement reveals itself in the masterful orchestration of horizontal planes and the disciplined material palette, where cool neutral tones create visual quietude that directs attention outward toward the chromatic theater of sky and water rather than competing for visual primacy. The terrazzo flooring establishes material warmth through its aggregate texture while maintaining tonal restraint, its slightly variegated surface suggesting craft tradition adapted to contemporary applications. The custom seating arrangement demonstrates particular accomplishment in balancing sculptural presence with functional comfort, the deep channel tufting creating rhythmic visual texture that rewards proximate observation while reading as unified mass from viewing distance, the modular configuration suggesting adaptability to varied social scenarios and individual preferences. The ancillary furnishings, including the spherical drum tables and the articulated reclining lounge, contribute textural and formal counterpoint without disrupting the prevailing atmosphere of serene minimalism. The shelving system at left introduces vertical emphasis and functional storage while maintaining visual transparency through slender profiles and generous spacing, its pale grey tonality harmonizing with the broader chromatic strategy. The recessed ceiling lighting demonstrates technical refinement, the fixtures integrated seamlessly into the architectural envelope to provide ambient illumination without visual intrusion, supporting the space's character as contemplative refuge rather than theatrical display. Thematically, Sea Stellar Residential appears to meditate upon the restorative potential of prospect and refuge, the biologically rooted human affinity for commanding views combined with secure enclosure, the project offering both expansive visual connection to natural systems and intimate domestic sanctuary. The design invites consideration of how interior environments might serve not merely as functional containers but as calibrated instruments for enhancing human wellbeing through careful modulation of light, material, proportion, and outlook, the architecture functioning as lens through which inhabitants engage more consciously with the elemental forces of water, light, atmosphere, and horizon that have structured human perception across millennia.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The sea-facing residential interior design of W.Residence successfully combines modern aesthetics with functionality, creating a harmonious living space. The design elements contribute to a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for a family with two young children and elderly individuals.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The interior design area is 166 square meters. The design layout consists of living room, dining room and 4 bedrooms, kitchen, 4 bathrooms.
- Tags
- Handover Studio, Interior Design, Residential design, Residential, Living space, Minimal style
- Production Technology
- The installation of a projector adds a touch of luxury and entertainment, providing residents with the ultimate visual and auditory experience. The lightweight furnishings offer spatial flexibility, allowing for easy rearrangement and adaptation to different needs and activities.
The curved false ceiling light troughs bring dimensionality to the space, adding visual interest and depth. The use of wooden panels and display shelves integrates natural elements into the design, creating a warm and organic feel. Additionally, the hidden corridor doors contribute to a minimalist style, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
The choice of soft beige hues throughout the space creates a sense of unity and tranquility. The organic furnishings, such as the marble table and leather chairs, add a natural and tactile element, further enhancing the overall sense of well-being in the space. - Design Challenge
- Houses near the sea must tackle humidity's impact on living spaces. This includes damp proofing ceilings and walls to prevent moisture issues and managing indoor humidity effectively. The air conditioning layout should ensure proper placement of supply and return vents. Materials close to windows need sun protection to minimize heat gain, while ocean-reflecting tones and lighting should enhance the indoor atmosphere. Lastly, material choices and design should harmonize with the surrounding environment for a cohesive experience.
- Project Duration
- The project is completed in Jul. 2023 in Hong Kong.
- Operation Flow
- The open plan layout of the living, dining, and kitchen areas allows for a seamless flow of movement throughout the spaces. This design choice promotes interaction and connectivity among family members, facilitating bonding and meaningful moments. It also creates a welcoming ambiance for guests, enveloping them with warmth and genuine hospitality.
- Research
- This study explores the impact of humidity on coastal residential spaces and proposes strategies for effective management. Key interventions include damp proofing ceilings and walls to prevent moisture-related issues and implementing methods for controlling indoor humidity levels. The research emphasizes the importance of an optimized air conditioning layout, ensuring proper placement of supply and return vents. Additionally, it highlights the need for sun protection treatments on materials near windows to minimize heat gain, while also addressing the adjustment of tones and lighting to reflect the ocean's influence on indoor atmosphere. Finally, the study advocates for material choices and design elements that harmonize with the surrounding environment, promoting a cohesive living experience.
- Inspiration
- Sea Stella shines serenely, becoming a stabilizing force within this boundless expanse. She is like a guiding light, providing a brilliant beacon for lost vessels.The vast, tumultuous ocean is like an endless stage. Amidst this expansive sea, Stella exists as a shining star. She is unlike an ordinary female figure, possessing an ethereal, mysterious quality."
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Chris Yik
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Handover Studio Limited, 2024.