Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis

Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala

by Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis

Client: Nathália Vilela Architecture and Interior Design

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

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The Design

About Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala

Umbhalo Wencwadi: Lo mklamo wangaphakathi wezindlu zokuhlala waqanjwa ukwenza ncono ukuqhubeka kwendawo ngaphakathi kwesakhiwo esivulekile nesincane esihlanganisa amakhishi, izindawo zokudlela, kanye nezindawo zokuhlala. Umsebenzi wokhuni owenziwe ngokuqondile kanye nokusetshenziswa kwezinto okuqhubekayo kwasetshenziswa ukuchaza izindawo ezisebenzayo ngaphandle kokuhlukanisa okuphathekayo, okusekela ukujikeleza okungavinjelwe kanye nokusebenzisana ngokubuka. Izinto zokukhanyisa eziqondile ziqinisa isakhiwo sendawo ngenkathi zigcina ukuhlangana kwezinto endaweni yasekhaya. Ukuhlelwa okuvele kulinganisa ukusebenza ngempumelelo nokucaca ngokubuka, okukhuthaza ukunethezeka kanye nokuguquguquka ekusetshenzisweni kwansuku zonke.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala 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. Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala 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. Sense of Home Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ingaphakathi Lezindlu Zokuhlala 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: This residential interior design focuses on creating a strong sense of home through warmth, spatial clarity, and integrated living. Soft material transitions, linear lighting, and balanced proportions enhance comfort while maintaining contemporary elegance, resulting in a calm, functional, and emotionally engaging domestic environment
Dimensions & Packaging: The residential interior integrates custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, engineered wood flooring, and indirect LED lighting to achieve material continuity and spatial cohesion. Linear lighting fixtures are embedded within ceiling and millwork elements to support ambient illumination, while bespoke storage solutions optimize functionality within the limited footprint of the apartment. All design components were dimensioned to maintain ergonomic circulation and visual alignment between interconnected zones.
Tags: residential interior, open-plan living, integrated layout, spatial continuity, custom millwork, interior circulation, contemporary living, material continuity, ambient lighting, functional design
Production Technology: The project was developed through a combination of custom millwork fabrication, integrated LED lighting systems, and continuous material applications. Joinery techniques were employed to ensure seamless transitions between surfaces, while modular cabinetry components allowed for precise adaptation to spatial constraints. Linear lighting profiles were integrated into architectural elements to reinforce spatial hierarchy and enhance visual continuity across the open-plan layout.
Design Challenge: One of the primary challenges was achieving spatial integration within a limited footprint without compromising functional separation between domestic activities. The design required precise coordination between custom millwork and lighting systems to define zones without introducing physical barriers. Ensuring visual continuity while maintaining ergonomic circulation demanded careful alignment of materials, proportions, and lighting throughout the open-plan layout.
Research: The design approach was informed by spatial optimization strategies commonly applied in compact residential environments, aiming to balance openness with functional zoning. Research into circulation patterns and user behavior guided the integration of living, dining, and kitchen areas into a cohesive spatial system. The resulting configuration prioritizes visual continuity while maintaining distinct functional identities through material transitions and architectural lighting.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by a client with a deep emotional connection to the idea of home. The design was guided by the desire to translate feelings of belonging, comfort, and emotional security into space, creating an interior that supports daily life while reinforcing warmth, familiarity, and a true sense of home.
Project Duration: The project was designed and completed in 2025 in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The spatial configuration was designed to support the occupants' daily routines through an integrated open-plan layout that connects kitchen, dining, and living areas. This continuity allows for unobstructed movement and visual interaction between zones, encouraging social engagement while maintaining functional efficiency. Custom millwork and lighting elements subtly define each area without interrupting circulation, enabling a cohesive user experience that balances privacy and connectivity within the domestic environment.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer Fernando Haenel, Sense of Home, 2026.