Silver A' Design Award Winner 2022
Sheng Menghua's Duofu Shanhe Riviera Model Room presents a masterfully orchestrated double-height living space where vertical grandeur meets refined horizontal layering, establishing an immediate visual hierarchy through the commanding sculptural chandelier composed of concentric bronze and gold-toned elliptical rings that descend in a kinetic spiral from the soaring ceiling, functioning as both luminaire and three-dimensional art installation that anchors the eye before releasing it to explore the meticulously calibrated peripheral zones. The compositional architecture employs a sophisticated asymmetrical balance wherein the monumental floor-to-ceiling bookshelf wall on the right, constructed of bronzed metal framework with integrated warm LED strip lighting illuminating each recessed shelf compartment, counterweights the expansive wall treatment at left featuring large-scale abstract artwork rendered in earth tones of raw umber, burnt sienna, and ivory with horizontal striations suggesting geological strata or textile weaving. The chromatic palette demonstrates remarkable restraint and cohesion, anchored in a sophisticated neutral foundation of warm taupe, greige, dove gray, and cream, punctuated by strategic metallic accents in antiqued bronze and brushed gold that create luminous focal points without disrupting the overall tonal serenity. The spatial organization follows classical principles of depth articulation through overlapping planes: the immediate foreground establishes intimate seating with a generously proportioned cream-upholstered sectional sofa adorned with decorative cushions in coordinated neutrals including charcoal, bronze silk, and textured gray, while geometric marble side tables and a cylindrical glass hurricane vessel provide material contrast. The middle ground reveals the continuation of the living zone with additional seating including a gracefully curved accent chair upholstered in pale gray positioned adjacent to the illuminated shelving unit, while the background dissolves through a wide aperture into a formal dining area visible through the mezzanine level's sweeping white balustrade, creating a layered spatial narrative that rewards extended visual exploration. The flooring material appears to be polished stone in cool gray tones with subtle veining, partially covered by an area rug featuring an organic labyrinthine pattern in taupe and ivory that introduces biomorphic softness to the otherwise rectilinear architecture. Lighting strategy combines ambient, task, and accent layers: the central chandelier provides sculptural drama, integrated shelf lighting creates warm atmospheric glow, and additional fixtures visible in the background contribute to the overall impression of luminous sophistication operating at approximately 3000-3500K color temperature.
The overall design of the sample room is restrained, where light is integrated into the living room in a peaceful way, thus, weakening the quiet space. The warmth of wood in the master bedroom brings a restrained sense of tranquility and calmness, and accessories and lamps inject an artistic atmosphere into the space. The simple rooms seem to be like their ordinary demands for life, and everything is comfortable.