Lake Lantern | Evans Lee designers Co.

Lake Lantern is a benchmarking luxury residence in the heart of Foshan, China. The designer envisions a contemporary minimalist design, allowing the space to reflect its essence.

In this 230-square-meter spacious single-floor apartment, the design aims to blur the boundaries between different functional areas. All partition walls have been removed to maximize the introduction of natural sunlight into the interior. The original layout, consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 1 kitchen, and 4 bathrooms, has been transformed and reorganized into a versatile space that seamlessly integrates socializing, leisure, working, and living. The flexible artistic lifestyle extends infinitely within the space.

Designer Evans Lee has developed three original theoretical systems, namely "space openness and freedom", "space mobility", and "comprehensive space + parent-child interaction". Deeply rooted in natural elements, these systems can grow infinitely with the changing light, wind, air, water, and sound, allowing sentimental memories and human-centric values to accumulate over time, catering to the preferences of the residents.

DAWN LIGHT

The hallway serves as the initial glimpse upon entering the home, and it plays a crucial role in setting the tone of the space. The wall is adorned with a mountain-patterned installation, while a sensor lighting system adds to the ambiance. As the dawn light filters through, dust particles dance in the air, creating a hazy glow. This phenomenon, known as the Tyndall effect, adds a touch of unparalleled romance to the atmosphere.

Contemporary art paintings are arranged to showcase their pure shape, color, and form. The meticulously balanced color composition complements with the interplay of light and shadow within the scene to evoke a fantastic sense that resonates deeply with viewers, reflecting various emotions. The bright and bold colors inject a delightful and uplifting ambiance for residents. 

In this project, a significant number of walls were removed to create a more open and interconnected public space. The previously enclosed rooms now are open toward the living and dining room. Additionally, each functional area incorporates sliding doors with concise lines, which contribute to a minimalist aesthetic and provide a clean and uncluttered visual experience. The living and dining area has been redesigned to accommodate the residents' lifestyle, replacing conventional TV sets with an island dining table as the heart of the home, serving multiple purposes such as dining, coffee-making, working, and reading. This integration of functionality and aesthetics has greatly improved the efficiency of circulation routes for daily activities.

Israeli artist David Gerstein and designer Evans Lee first met in 2016 through their shared passion for art. This encounter paved the way for numerous artistic exchanges across borders. The artwork, when basked in sunlight, emanates a warm glow and casts captivating shadows. The rainbow-colored bicycle, adorned with whimsical characters, injects a vibrant visual element into the scene. Through this captivating artwork, individuals are invited to immerse themselves in the intricate details of life, rediscovering the innocence and beauty that lie deep within their souls.

One side of the load-bearing wall in the hallway has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a versatile western kitchen and wine cabinet. This design not only meets the functional requirements of a western kitchen but also achieves a harmonious balance between openness and privacy. The kitchen island seamlessly extends into the dining table, creating a unified space for dining, enjoying coffee, and socializing. This layout provides ample opportunities for connecting with family, relatives, and friends. The dining bar, crafted entirely from raw marble with cohesive patterns, showcases a high-quality luxurious texture.

Contemporary artist Bo Peng employs a fictional painting language to convey the essence of sunlight, water vapor, and dust, creating a unique natural atmosphere. It allows viewers to perceive the presence of dust particles, reminiscent of a tranquil spiritual space.

The floor-to-ceiling windows have been elegantly combined with marble, and the desk and fireplace have been thoughtfully arranged to create a coherent and unified visual effect. The space itself is a harmonious blend of wood, stone, and fabric elements, with each element complementing and echoing one another. When night falls, the evening glow and the soft lights illuminate the home, and a natural sense of tranquility and joy fills the air, uplifting the mood of the residents.

Through meticulously repeated brushstrokes, the artist skillfully draws a monochromatic abstract painting with a semi-figurative approach. This unique artistic technique, which seamlessly merges realism with ethereal inspiration, evokes a sense of being suspended between the realms of reality and illusion, where dreams and reality intertwine, and the illusory seems real.

The lighting design focuses on multi-level light changes that transition from bright to dark. In public spaces, a combination of point lights and various linear lights is adopted. This includes local light strips and ground lights, complemented by square wall lamps and column lights. By combining different types of light sources, it effectively meets the diverse lighting needs of the space.

When night falls, the evening glow and the soft lights illuminate the home, and a natural sense of tranquility and joy fills the air, uplifting the mood of the residents.

VIBRANT AMBIANCE

The home gym and living room are separated by the wall and sliding doors, effectively creating distinct spaces. The gym features a curved stainless steel art installation that is reflected in the mirror, creating a fantastic visual effect.

By incorporating a gym into the home, residents can embrace an active and healthy lifestyle. The home gym equipment allows dwellers to conveniently experience the joys of exercise amidst their busy work schedules.

The multi-functional hall is furnished with tables and chairs that have elegant curved lines. The vibrant colors of the artwork add an interesting touch to the scene.

Behind the sliding door lies the kitchen, featuring a built-in kitchen cabinet system and clean countertops, creating a pleasant atmosphere for everyday dining.

DUSK GLOW

Home serves as a physical container, as well as a spiritual haven. The pristine white color scheme and elegant wooden flooring create a warm and inviting ambiance in the bedroom. Considering the living quality of each family member, the designer has designed three spacious suites, complete with private bathrooms and ample storage space, capturing the essence of an ideal luxurious residence.

The artwork 5TH AVENUE exudes a vibrant bustling atmosphere. This lively rhythm may appear busy, but it has the power to invigorate individuals, inspiring them to forge ahead with courage and embrace the richness of both work and life in the present moment.

The intricate layers of brushstrokes and colors intertwine with the delicate wood carving, creating a flowing sense in the texture of the painting. It recalls the views of the ever-changing sky, the ocean, and the stars, creating an immersive experience in the vast universe and ethereal spiritual realm meticulously crafted by the artist on this canvas.

The designer's vision for the residence is to create a comfortable space that showcases the owner's collections. The furniture and artworks that the owner loves are carefully curated throughout the residence, along with the family's travel souvenirs, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that blends rationality and exquisiteness. 

In the daughter's room, a bookshelf is thoughtfully placed to cater to her reading, storage, and display needs. Green plants and warm-toned lights are strategically arranged around the bathtub, creating a serene and relaxing bathing ambiance.

Research on shapes, proportions, and colors in interior design often focuses solely on technical aspects, while the focus on evoking residents’ love for home captures the spiritual essence. This philosophy has guided ELD, the top creative team in China's residential design field, to continuously strive to reach the pinnacle of excellence in their design practice.

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千灯湖壹号作为佛山城央顶豪标杆，李友友设计以当代极简设计介入，让空间成为自身的表达者。

在这个230㎡的大平层私宅实验剧场中，设计力图模糊各功能区的边界，拆除全部隔墙，将阳光最大限度地引入室内。4室2厅1厨4卫的原始格局被打破，重组为融合社交、休闲、办公、居住为一体的多功能场域，流贯着艺术光感的生活方式在空间中无限延展。

设计师李友友将“空间的开放与自由”、“空间流动性”、“全面空间+亲子互动”三大原创理论体系根植于自然情境，并随光线、风、空气、水、声音而无限生长，让承载时间沉淀的情感记忆和人本价值，成就居者心中每一份偏爱。

Part 01

扶光

玄关是入门的第一道风景，也是引气入屋的必经之道。玄关处的墙体设计了一条山型纹案装置，同时设置了感应亮灯系统。当清晨第一束阳光照入室内，微尘在空气中漂浮，朦胧如薄薄金纱，这是丁达尔效应带来的宇宙级别的浪漫。 

当代艺术挂画以纯粹的形、色、体排列组合，错落有致的色彩构成形成所见之境的光影变幻，梦幻、缥缈、直击人心，映射不同的情绪。明快而强烈的多巴胺色彩，带给居住者愉悦的心情。

本案拆除了大量的墙体，公共空间边界延伸开来，联系多个空间，原本封闭的独立房间有了聚向客餐厅的向心感。同时各功能区运用了趟门设计，极简的线条呈现干净纯粹的视觉感。客餐区融合居住者的生活习惯，取代旧日的电视机。选用岛台餐桌一体化延伸功能为聚合的家庭中心一一用餐、冲咖啡、工作、阅读……兼具功能与美学，让日常生活行为的动线更为流畅。 

源自于对艺术的热爱，以色列国宝级艺术家大卫·歌诗坦于2016年与设计师李友友结缘，此后二人达成了多次跨国界的艺术交流。日光在艺术品上洒下温暖的光影，彩虹色单车以幽默风趣的人物形象呈现层次丰富的视觉感，让浮躁的现代人感受充满活力的生活细节，直击心灵深处的那份纯真美好。

玄关处承重墙的一面被巧妙设计为西厨和酒柜，不仅满足了西厨的功能需求，同时在开放与隐私之间取得恰到好处的平衡。岛台延伸至餐桌，形成一体式的就餐、咖啡、吧台、社交区域，为家庭和亲友的互动提供更多可能性。餐吧由通体大理石原石打造，连贯的纹路呈现高级的质感。

当代艺术家以臆造的绘画语言来表现阳光水蒸气和微尘，交织出别样的山水气象。浮光下的心境，让我们看到微尘如道场，无处不在。 

落地窗台以大理石拼接，该区域布置了书桌和壁炉，呈现连贯统一的视觉感。空间中木、石、布艺元素糅合，众多要素相互之间彼此呼应。

通过精细、重复的笔触，艺术家营造出单色取向的画面，以半具象的手法，绘制抽象主题。这种兼具实感和空灵感的创作方式，让观者仿佛处于现实与虚幻的中途，似梦亦真，如幻似醒。

光源方面考虑从亮到暗多层次的光线变化。公共空间以点光源融合多种线性光源为主，在局部灯带、地面上照灯的基础上辅以方形壁灯、柱体光源等作为补充，不同光源的组合满足不同的光照需求。

傍晚的落日余晖、阑珊灯火照亮归家人，自然而然地调动居住者的美好情绪。

Part 02

玄辉

家庭健身房和客厅之间以墙体和趟门隔开，有效划分不同的区域空间。健身房通道的曲面不锈钢艺术装置经过镜面折射，形成奇幻的影像。

健身房的置入为居住者提供积极健康的生活方式，将器材引入家居环境，让都市人在繁忙的工作节奏中探索随时随地健身的乐趣。

多功能厅以弧线条的桌椅陈设柔和空间，艺术品欢快的色彩产生场景的趣味性。

移动趟门后是厨房区域，嵌入式的厨房系统结合干净的台面，串联起一日三餐的烟火气。

Part 03

夕曛

家是物理的容器，也是精神的载体。净白的色系搭配木地板，让卧室空间弥漫着家的气息。设计师为家庭的每一位成员的品质生活考量，三个卧室均以套间形式打造，承载独立洗手间和收纳功能，诠释纯净而奢适的人居理想。

第五大道，呈现出来的是一种人来人往，繁花似锦的感觉，看似忙碌的节奏，但却能令人精神向上，勇往直前，拥抱当下充实的工作与生活。

感受笔触和色彩的层次以及雕刻的刀痕，于画面的纹理间缓缓流动。仿佛在移步换景间，饱览日夜晨昏中不断变化着的天空、海洋与星辰等图景，跃入艺术家在这一图示之上所构筑起的浩瀚宇宙、精神之境。

设计师希望私宅能够舒适且充满收藏。这里有主人喜欢的家具和艺术品，还可以放置家人的旅行藏品，着力打造一个理性与精致并存的温暖住处。

女儿房一侧设置了书架，满足阅读、收纳陈列的需求。浴缸处布置了绿植和暖色调光源，营造轻松安宁的沐浴氛围。

室内设计中任何对造型、比例、色彩的研究都只是停留在“术”的层面，只有“让每个家人都爱上回家”，才抵达了“道”的高度。作为中国私宅领域的顶尖创意团队，这一理念也正是ELD多年设计实践的不懈追求。

Photography: Jiangnan, SHANR