Modern living room with large window, yellow sofa, marble table, and coastal view.

A modern living room with a large window offering a scenic view of a coastal landscape. The room features a yellow tufted sofa, a marble coffee table, and a contemporary pendant light. There are plants and decorative items on the table, and a flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

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Story

Innovative design for multi-generational living on a coastal site Located in Raoping, China, Coastal Villa Residence by VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS presents a thoughtful reimagining of rural family living. Situated in the coastal region of Chaozhou, Guangdong, this home is designed for a homeowner returning to their roots, offering a space that accommodates multiple generations while ensuring privacy and long-term comfort. The architecture responds to typical challenges of rural self-built homes such as limited daylight, poor ventilation, and overcrowding. Built on a compact 1184 square foot (110sqm) plot, the residence employs split-level planning and open social spaces to transform a narrow site into a bright, adaptable family home. The design makes the small footprint feel expansive through a split-level structure that shifts floor heights, enhancing airflow, capturing sea views, and allowing daylight to penetrate deeper into the house. The front section rises to create a transparent public zone, while the rear steps down to improve privacy and reduce visual obstruction. This staggered layout offers layered interior views and a dynamic spatial experience. The central staircase serves as the main anchor, connecting multiple pathways and reducing steep transitions for older family members. Externally, the villa combines coastal construction strategies with a minimalist material palette. Raised flooring, integrated drainage, and stainless steel elements address the humid coastal climate. The first floor acts as a community living room, blending neighborhood interaction with privacy through semi-open porches and low walls. The second floor transitions into private spaces, maximizing cross-ventilation and daylight while maintaining privacy. The third floor emphasizes open circulation, with spaces connected through the central staircase, capturing changing light and improving airflow. The fourth floor, a private family living room, offers elevated views and privacy, reinforcing the home’s flexibility for evolving family needs.

Design Highlights

Split-level planning enhances airflow and daylight penetration Central staircase connects multiple pathways, reducing steep transitions Minimalist material palette with coastal construction strategies Semi-open porch and low walls for neighborhood interaction Layered interior views and dynamic spatial experience

Key Facts

Detail Description
Location Raoping, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Architect VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS
Year 2023
Plot Size 1184 sq ft (110 sqm)
Design Strategy Multi-generational, climate-responsive

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Exterior: Minimalist design with large glass windows and balconies.
  • Interior: Wooden elements and minimalist design with bright and airy spaces.

Materials

  • Glass — Windows and doors throughout the building.
  • Wood — Flooring, furniture, and interior elements.
  • Concrete — Structural and facade elements.

Construction / Systems

  • Split-level structure: Shifts floor heights to improve airflow and capture sea views.
  • Climate-responsive design: Raised flooring and integrated drainage systems for coastal weather.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: bright, modern, airy
  • Lighting: Natural light flows through large windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

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