Natural Theater 住宅室内设计 by Weipeng Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 室内空间与展览设计 Competition Category.

铜室内· 2026

Natural Theater 住宅室内设计

by Weipeng Zheng

Client: LH Architecture Design

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 室内 Category

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The Design

About Natural Theater 住宅室内设计

自然剧场是位于中国广东的一处480平方米住宅的室内设计方案。空间布局包含双层通高客厅、客厅餐厅厨房一体化区域、入户花园、下沉式休闲区、游戏室及各卧室。设计将实木、大理石与石材同大幅面玻璃、透气织物相结合。定制落地窗、悬挑石材长凳与隐藏式灯光,引导自然光线在各个空间中流转。设计旨在让都市居者重新与自然相连,并为宁静的日常生活提供支持。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Natural Theater 住宅室内设计是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Natural Theater 住宅室内设计将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Natural Theater 住宅室内设计出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This 480 square meters residence redefines urban living through a nature infused minimalist aesthetic. Blending organic materials, emotional design, and refined spatial transitions, it crafts a poetic atmosphere where architecture becomes a medium for introspection. The integration of indoor gardens, sunken benches, layered textures, and curated light patterns creates an immersive living experience that transcends utility and elevates the emotional quality of life.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total interior area is 480 square meters. The layout includes a double height living room, integrated living dining kitchen zone, entrance garden, sunken lounge, games room, bedrooms, walk in closet, and children's room. Architectural features include custom built floor to ceiling windows, cantilevered stone benches, concealed lighting systems, layered ceiling structures, and humidity balanced materials. All technical specifications adhere to contemporary safety and building regulations.
Tags: Nature Inspired, Minimalist Residence, Modern Chinese Aesthetics, Light and Shadow, Urban Sanctuary, Poetic Living, Spatial Emotion, Natural Materials, Double Height Living Room, Interior Garden
Production Technology: The project utilizes high quality natural materials such as solid wood, marble, and stone, combined with large format glass and breathable textiles. CNC cut elements and custom furniture ensure precision and aesthetic consistency. Specialized light filtering techniques, concealed joinery, and climate adaptive windows were applied to enhance comfort. The integration of sustainable finishes and moisture resistant materials extends durability while maintaining a tactile and visual sense of warmth.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was achieving emotional resonance without visual clutter, and integrating natural elements into a compact urban structure without compromising function. Balancing raw material expression with refined craftsmanship, as well as maintaining visual calm while embedding complex technical systems, required precise execution. Navigating local climate, lighting variances, and the need for long term material durability were also key factors in overcoming design constraints.
Research: This design underwent qualitative research focused on human centered spatial behavior, emotional resonance, and nature based well being. Methods included case studies, site specific light simulations, and material aging analysis. Data was gathered through moodboard testing, user interviews, and environmental observations. Results showed improved user satisfaction and emotional comfort in natural-material spaces. The research influenced layout decisions, material selection, and lighting composition, enhancing real-life applicability in emotional design.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by a desire to reconnect urban residents with nature and emotional authenticity. Influenced by poetic Chinese landscapes and modern Eastern philosophy, the design seeks to transform space into a quiet ritual of daily life. It reflects a longing for slowness, softness, and sincerity in a fast paced world, translating nature's rhythms into spatial narratives and using architecture as a vessel for storytelling and inner restoration.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2020 in Guangdong, China and finished in May 2024.
Operation Flow: The open plan layout encourages fluid movement between spaces while guiding occupants through curated sensory experiences. Soft lighting, changing daylight, and layered textures create emotional depth. The entrance garden sets a calming tone, while the living areas unfold into zones of contemplation, gathering, and rest. Natural materials and neutral palettes promote interaction through tactile engagement and atmospheric harmony, creating a space that adapts to both daily life and introspection.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Eric, 2024.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.