Daily Life On This “Little Island”

Nestled along the picturesque eastern coastline of Shantou City in Guangdong Province lies a captivating coastal high-rise residence. This is where a young couple lives in. In their spare time, the couple enjoys savoring tea and immersing themselves in a tranquil atmosphere. The design of the building combines the house’s mesmerizing sea views with ever-changing natural light, highlighting the intimate bond between people and the environment. Embracing “the little island” as its core concept, the design conjures up a dreamy maritime bolt-hole where the essence of space takes precedence over decorative styles.

This innovative project reimagines residential design by weaving an island into the interior, forging a deep connection between people and nature while cultivating a romantic ambiance between the clouds and the sea. One can envision the residents’enchanting daily life on this “little island”: Morning coffee at the sea-view bar, afternoon reading in the sun on the back of a cow, paddling at sunset until the sunset glow recedes and enjoying a movie for two in the evening, leaning against the shore with the sea breeze.

Enchanting Island Retreat

Through gracefully dissolving the boundaries between private and public spaces, the design fosters a uniquely engaging experience throughout daily life，allowing the residents to choose a different experience at any given time. Within the comfort of their own home, residents can savor the laid-back atmosphere of a beach vacation, capturing the essence of relaxation and connection to nature that the design aspires to achieve.

The layout of the home features a raised living room as the “island” for public activities (immersing in movies, indulging in books, and savoring tea) and a sunken living room that takes advantage of the difference in floor level. Encircling the “island” lie a welcoming open kitchen-dining area and serene private bedrooms. The floor plan weaves seamlessly with the ocean, forging an exquisite union between indoor and outdoor realms.

Details

Living Room

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The kitchen ceiling is adorned with artful paint, evoking sunrays piercing through the layers of clouds. The design discreetly conceals appliances, incorporating hidden refrigerators and dishwashers, and built-in range hoods, harmonizing daily practicality with visual elegance. The kitchen’s captivating sea-view bar appears suspended in the sky, bridging the sea and the interior, creating an intimate connection with nature.

Enveloped in gray sintered stone countertops, white wax wood, and carbonized wood, the dining area exudes a leisure seaside ambiance. The furniture’s aged metal fittings bear the marks of time, as if eroded by the relentless caress of the sea.

Enchantment of the Seaside Home

The island serves as a haven for family bonding, while the sea provides a tranquil place for personal rejuvenation. The alluring wave-inspired walls, cavernous stone chandeliers, rustic burl wood cabinets, and cozy bonfires evoke the serenity of a seaside escape. In the master bedroom, the walls are adorned with a “velvet” art paint that imparts a delicate softness to the headboard backdrop. The undulating wall design gracefully delineates the sleeping area from the bathroom, striking a balance between openness and privacy.