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Holy Sky Residential House by ZENG JYUN SHEN

Holy Sky Residential House

Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025

Entering a spacious contemporary residential interior where soft warm illumination bathes every surface in gentle amber and neutral tones creating an atmosphere of serene welcome and sophisticated comfort, the space extends horizontally before you in open flowing configuration without walls dividing living and dining zones, scanning from left foreground across to right background reveals carefully orchestrated domestic environment emphasizing organic forms, refined materials, and layered lighting, in the immediate left foreground sits a generous sectional sofa upholstered in soft fabric the color of pale sand or warm grey linen, its surface appearing matte and touchable like brushed cotton or linen weave, the sofa presents rounded corners and plump cushions suggesting yielding comfort, arranged across its surface rest several loose cushions and a textured throw blanket in heathered neutral tones whose woven surface would feel nubby and substantial to the touch, immediately before this seating arrangement sits a sculptural coffee table perhaps one-eighth the height of the room, its form organic and rounded like a smooth river stone, supported on three or four cylindrical legs, the entire piece finished in pale ivory or off-white with smooth cool surface like painted wood or matte lacquer, draped over the sofa's arm a decorative throw in mixed neutral tones introduces visual texture through its loosely woven or knitted structure, beside the main sofa sits a rounded ottoman or accent chair upholstered in cream-colored bouclé fabric whose surface would feel soft and nubby like a textured wool or cotton blend, beneath these furnishings the flooring transitions from polished stone in the foreground exhibiting speckled terrazzo pattern in soft greys, whites, and taupes with smooth cool surface like polished marble, to pale wood planks running horizontally across the middle and background zones, these planks appearing smooth with subtle linear grain visible, their surface possessing slight luster suggesting sealed or finished wood warm to the touch, moving into the middle ground the space opens to reveal a dining area centered around an elegant table occupying perhaps one-fifth of the visible floor area, the table features a smooth pale surface supported on a sculptural pedestal base in warm metallic finish the color of rose gold or brushed bronze, this base incorporating geometric negative spaces and curved forms creating visual lightness, surrounding this table sit six dining chairs upholstered in soft fabric the warm pink of faded rose petals or dusty blush, their velvet-like surface suggesting plush texture soft as brushed suede, each chair presents gently curved back and slender legs in matching warm metallic finish, rising behind the dining ensemble stands a vertical architectural element, a softly curved column or partition in the same pale neutral tone as surrounding walls, its smooth surface cool and hard like painted plaster, punctuated by a small wall-mounted light fixture in warm brass whose minimal form introduces vertical accent, to the left background an architectural alcove commands attention, its rear wall composed of vertical linear ribs or fluting creating rhythmic texture that would feel like evenly spaced rounded ridges under your hand, this alcove glows from within with warm amber light the color of honey or golden hour sunlight suggesting warmth of approximately 2700 Kelvin, installed horizontally across this alcove are several recessed shelves illuminated from behind, displaying minimal glassware and objects whose translucent qualities catch and diffuse the warm glow, above this feature the ceiling curves downward in organic flowing form, overhead throughout the space the ceiling presents as smooth pale surface the soft warm white of fresh cream, punctuated by several circular recessed lights perhaps eight to ten inches in diameter providing gentle ambient illumination from above like diffused daylight through overcast sky, most dramatically, linear channels of light are recessed into the ceiling itself, these luminous lines running parallel and in gentle curves creating graphic patterns in warm white light, these channels perhaps two to three inches wide cast soft glow downward and emphasize the horizontal extension of the space, the overall lighting creates an atmosphere of twilight warmth or carefully controlled evening illumination, soft and diffused without harsh shadows, every surface receiving gentle ambient glow, the background right suggests continuation into corridor or additional rooms through glimpsed architectural planes maintaining the same material palette, the entire environment conveys profound sense of calm, order, sophistication, and domestic comfort, air feeling still and quiet, temperature suggested as comfortably warm, the space inviting relaxation, conversation, shared meals, and peaceful inhabitation within this carefully crafted sanctuary of contemporary residential tranquility.

The sacred space reflects Jesus's arrival, using floor division lines to expand the TV wall and blend dining and living areas. A central light strip extends to the wall, with cross-like bars radiating sanctity. The ceiling features gradient lighting, resembling heavenly light on clouds, while linear light bars enhance diagonal expansion. A circular corridor connects the three room entrances, adding flexibility and creating a gentle corner for all spaces.