Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng

Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

by Shao Cheng and Tao Cheng

Client: Z-work Design

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

Uhambo Oluya Eningizimu luwukwakheka kwangaphakathi kwendlu yokuhlala okutholakala eShenzhen, eChina, olumbozo indawo engaba yizingalo ezimalunga ne-423 zesikwele. Izindikimba ezivela emidwebeni yendabuko yaseChina yezindawo eziyisimo zingqondo zididiyelwa nezinto ezicwengekile, okuhlanganisa ingilazi yobuciko ephathwe ngengcindezi, itshe elisephakathi kokubonakala, i-veneer yesigodo esinesithunzi kanye nensimbi engagqwali. Izindonga zegumbi lokuphumula negumbi lokudlela zenziwe ngetshe le-travertine elimhlophe lika-Roman ivory, elenezela isakhiwo, ukukhanya kanye nokufudumala. Izindonga zekhishi zetshe elimpunga elifana ne-slate zicwiliswe futhi zisikwe zaba yizingaphandle ezibushelelezi ezinjengamaza. Ukuklama kuxhumanisa impilo yesimanje nemvelo kanye namasiko endawo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Journey Southward Ukwakheka Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: In today fast paced urban life, people seek living environments that transcend functionality, aiming for a sense of cultural belonging and spiritual tranquility. This approach utilizes natural and exquisite materials, combined with harmonious colors, to reflect local traditional culture. By creating a unique artistic atmosphere, it aligns with the modern pursuit of a lifestyle in harmony with nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is about 423 square meters.
Tags: Interior, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
Production Technology: To merge the artistic essence of landscapes with contemporary living and enhance residents' emotional connections to nature, the designer incorporates renowned traditional Chinese paintings along with refined materials, including pressure-treated art glass, translucent stone, shadow wood veneer, and stainless steel.
Design Challenge: The artistic screen cabinet is crafted from carefully selected materials, intricately carved to evoke the hazy beauty of mountains and water. It is paired with renowned landscape paintings and features a dynamic interplay of length, width, and height, along with curved, latex-painted columns suspended from the ceiling, creating rich layering and a profound artistic concept.
Research: The walls of the living room and dining room are made of Roman ivory white travertine. This natural stone adds texture and depth to the space, maintaining brightness while also creating a warm and elegant visual effect.
Inspiration: This project is located in Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen, at the center of Investment Promotion Taizi Bay, along southern China scenic coastline. The design embodies the concept of Zhuangzi A Happy Excursion, integrating elements of literature, poetry, philosophy, and theology from Chinese civilization into the living environment. This approach fosters a harmonious relationship between architecture and the ocean, creating an aesthetically appealing setting.
Project Duration: The project was finalized in Shenzhen, China in April, 2023
Operation Flow: These components, combined with precise craftsmanship, reveal the ethereal beauty of the landscape. The kitchen showcases slate gray walls, polished and expertly cut to create smooth, wavy surfaces, providing a natural texture and an elegant sense of movement as light interacts with the design.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Z-work Design, 2025
Team Members: Designer: Shao-Cheng-Tao, Cheng
Designer: Na, Wang
Image Credits: Z-work Design, 2025