Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli by Kris Lin

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2025

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli

by Kris Lin

Client: COFCO Corporation

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli

Book Text: Le ziko lomboniso lwexesha langoku elikhazimlayo elinobunono lubona ubomi obucwangcisiweyo bexesha elizayo obunobunkcubeko obulungiselelweyo bokutya kwentliziyo nokusebenzisana. Ephefumlelwe yintsapho enabantu abane, uyilo lulinganisela izindawo ezabelwana ngazo nezabucala, luqaqambisa ikhitshi elivulekileyo, indawo yokutyela, kunye nendawo yokuphumla ukuze kubekho unxibelelwano ngelixa kuqinisekiswa ubumfihlo begumbi lokulala. Iifestile ezisuka phantsi ukuya phezulu zizisa ukukhanya kwendalo, ekuncediswa yimifanekiso yemabhula, izinto zesinyithi ezihombisayo, kunye nempahla enomgangatho ophezulu olula, kudala imeko-bume enoxolo kodwa enobunkcubeko ephefumlela umbono wekhaya elifanelekileyo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Light and Harmony Primary Function: Indlu Eyimodeli iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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