Forest of Morning Light

Forest of Morning Light — IADA 2026 award

Forest of Morning Light received Honorable Mention recognition at the International Architecture & Design Awards 2026 in Interior. Project status, design team and credits are listed alongside the presentation.

About the project

This project involves the planning of a newly constructed single-story residence with an interior area of approximately 49.6 square meters.

Borrowing a touch of greenery from outside the window, the morning light flows into the interior. The entire residence eschews opulent decoration, instead embracing simplicity, warmth, and soft, milky-tea hues as its primary design language. It incorporates the purity and natural textures of Nordic aesthetics, where interior and exterior elements complement each other, creating a soothing and healing living space.

Walls are adorned with creamy white paint, while near-white cabinets and built-in storage units add a sense of lightness. These harmonize with light wood-grain flooring. A dining table and chairs are placed beside low-sill windows, complemented by carefully selected pendant lights featuring natural textures that echo the surrounding mountain scenery. The entryway floor features hexagonal tiles in black, white, and gray, introducing subtle black accents for understated depth. The TV wall continues the minimalist aesthetic with floating cabinets for storage. The hallway leading to the secondary bedroom is cleverly adjusted to accommodate an appliance cabinet without appearing intrusive.

Entering the private domain, the master bedroom employs sliding doors to delineate the walk-in closet space. Mirrored door panels amplify the visual sense of space. Considering feng shui principles, curved woodwork softens the beam above the bedhead. Overhead cabinet doors are also curved, with strategically placed transparent glass panels preserving an airy feel while unifying the overall visual proportions.

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