Along the Light

Named “Along the Light,” the project intends to let light extend from the outdoors into the interior, continuing the breathing and vitality of the old building. The site is a long, narrow townhouse renovated into a reception center and show home. Although the original structure had a high ceiling, it felt heavy because of misaligned beams and limited lighting. Taking light as the theme, the design team redefined the circulation and layers, enabling daylight and artificial light to connect seamlessly allowing the old structure to no longer be concealed, but gently outlined by light.

The reception area uses a double-height ceiling and layered light strips to create visual extension. The central bar counter serves as the core of the space, functioning both as a reception and display area. The ceiling volumes rise and fall in sequence, concealing light bands within and forming a rhythmic flow of light. The wall is covered with matte beige travertine-like wallpaper, where light glides softly to produce a misty texture, reflecting metallic lines and glass surfaces with a boutique gallery-like elegance. The most distinctive feature is the facade with orange-red laminated glass, which glows like a flame—injecting warmth and focus into an otherwise calm palette.

     The show home continues the concept of “extension of living.” With Nordic-style wood and milky-brown ceilings echoing the front area, the transition from display to living becomes natural. Through glass penetration, gradient wallpaper, and reflective lighting, the designer creates visual depth and brightness, achieving a transition from dim to bright, from solid to transparent.

     The main wall uses matte specialty wallpaper instead of paint, with a frosted texture that creates layered effects through light and shadow without appearing cluttered. The floor adopts neutral-toned stone patterns to reduce visual weight. The overall palette is based on beige, with orange-red glass inlays serving as “nodes of light,” symbolizing warmth and flow.

     The show home shifts to milky white and natural wood tones, with shallow and deep paneled surfaces and fabric textures to continue a sense of warmth, forming a spectrum that transitions from cool to warm, from display to daily life.

The total area of the reception center and sample house is approximately 122 square meters. The front section serves as a reception and negotiation space, featuring a reception bar, sales table, and seating; the rear section is a sample display area and pantry.

     The building was originally a long, narrow townhouse, about 4.5 meters wide and 25 meters deep. The design emphasizes visual penetration throughout, eliminating heavy partitions and defining zones through glass, mirrors, and color transitions. As one walks through, from the bright foyer into the softly lit rear area, the space gradually progresses with the layers of light.

Both the client and visitors commented that the gloom and confinement of the old building were completely transformed. Light now slides across the walls; air circulates freely; the space feels not only larger but lighter. Many visitors remarked that when stepping into the sample house, they felt “as if entering another world,” yet could still sense the continuity between the two sections. The client especially loved the orange-red glass, describing it as the “light of life” within the cool-toned palette—enhancing the brand’s memorability and identity.