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T Haven Apartment Living by Adrian Hung

T Haven Apartment Living

Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025

This square-format photograph presents a refined residential dining room interior, scanning from ceiling to floor and from the wood-paneled rear wall forward to the stone-tiled foreground. The dominant impression is one of warm, amber-toned sophistication with metallic accents. Beginning at the ceiling, horizontal oak planks in a warm honey color span the overhead plane, interrupted by a large circular opening perhaps four feet in diameter containing a textured gray surface resembling brushed metal or stone. From this circular recess, approximately fifteen pendant lights descend on thin cables at varying heights, each pendant a polished sphere in deep aubergine-chrome finish, their surfaces reflective like dark mirrors, the largest spheres perhaps twelve inches in diameter, the smallest perhaps six inches, clustered organically like oversized grapes or floating bubbles. The rear wall features floor-to-ceiling oak paneling with visible vertical grain, its color warm as buckwheat honey. At center rear, sculptural curved millwork elements undulate vertically, their surfaces appearing soft and tactile despite being wood, creating rhythmic shadows like gentle waves frozen in amber. The right wall presents darker cabinetry in rich walnut tones, containing a wine refrigerator with horizontal bottles visible through glass, open shelving displaying crystal stemware, and a service counter. At center, a circular dining table approximately six feet in diameter features a dark walnut surface with a rotating center mechanism edged in copper-toned metal. Eight dining chairs surround the table, their frames in dark wood matching the table, their upholstery a soft dove gray fabric that appears textured like fine wool, their forms curved and embracing. The floor consists of large stone tiles in warm gray with subtle natural veining, cool and grounding beneath this warm composition. Two small wall sconces at left emit soft golden light. The atmosphere feels intimate, warm, and ceremonially inviting.

The project involves designing and constructing a spacious apartment. This residence will feature multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and various living spaces to meet the needs of a modern family. The design will focus on creating a comfortable, functional and aesthetically pleasing environment. A floating staircase will serve as a highlight, drawing visitors attention as they explore the art pieces displayed around the room. This blend of art, design and functionality will create a unique and inviting atmosphere for visitors.