Press Release
Natural Theater Residential by Weipeng Zheng Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Weipeng Zheng for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Natural Theater Residential by Weipeng Zheng, designed for LH Architecture Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Natural Theater Residential
Natural Theater is a residential interior design for a 480 square meter home in Guangdong, China. The layout includes a double height living room, a combined living, dining and kitchen zone, an entrance garden, a sunken lounge, a games room and bedrooms. Solid wood, marble and stone are combined with large format glass and breathable textiles. Custom floor to ceiling windows, cantilevered stone benches and concealed lighting guide daylight through the rooms. The aim is to connect city residents with nature and to support calm daily routines.
About Weipeng Zheng
Zheng Weipeng is an experienced interior designer with a background in relevant leadership roles, having graduated from South China University of Technology in Guangzhou. Having pursued advanced learning in cities including Guangzhou and Shenzhen, he brings a wealth of practical expertise to his focus on interior design. He possesses unique insights into optimizing residential layouts, selecting and applying materials, and coordinating textures and colors in soft furnishings—core strengths that shape his design approach.
Award Record
With this recognition, Weipeng Zheng is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/174627
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174627
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174627
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/344054
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Natural Theater Residential
- Function
- Residential
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray, Gray and Tan
- Images
- 5
- Client
- LH Architecture Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Weipeng Zheng
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174627
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Eric, Natural Theater, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This 480 square meters residence redefines urban living through a nature infused minimalist aesthetic. Blending organic materials, emotional design, and refined spatial transitions, it crafts a poetic atmosphere where architecture becomes a medium for introspection. The integration of indoor gardens, sunken benches, layered textures, and curated light patterns creates an immersive living experience that transcends utility and elevates the emotional quality of life.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by a desire to reconnect urban residents with nature and emotional authenticity. Influenced by poetic Chinese landscapes and modern Eastern philosophy, the design seeks to transform space into a quiet ritual of daily life. It reflects a longing for slowness, softness, and sincerity in a fast paced world, translating nature's rhythms into spatial narratives and using architecture as a vessel for storytelling and inner restoration.
- Research
- This design underwent qualitative research focused on human centered spatial behavior, emotional resonance, and nature based well being. Methods included case studies, site specific light simulations, and material aging analysis. Data was gathered through moodboard testing, user interviews, and environmental observations. Results showed improved user satisfaction and emotional comfort in natural-material spaces. The research influenced layout decisions, material selection, and lighting composition, enhancing real-life applicability in emotional design.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was achieving emotional resonance without visual clutter, and integrating natural elements into a compact urban structure without compromising function. Balancing raw material expression with refined craftsmanship, as well as maintaining visual calm while embedding complex technical systems, required precise execution. Navigating local climate, lighting variances, and the need for long term material durability were also key factors in overcoming design constraints.
- Realization and Technology
- The project utilizes high quality natural materials such as solid wood, marble, and stone, combined with large format glass and breathable textiles. CNC cut elements and custom furniture ensure precision and aesthetic consistency. Specialized light filtering techniques, concealed joinery, and climate adaptive windows were applied to enhance comfort. The integration of sustainable finishes and moisture resistant materials extends durability while maintaining a tactile and visual sense of warmth.
- Operation and Interaction
- The open plan layout encourages fluid movement between spaces while guiding occupants through curated sensory experiences. Soft lighting, changing daylight, and layered textures create emotional depth. The entrance garden sets a calming tone, while the living areas unfold into zones of contemplation, gathering, and rest. Natural materials and neutral palettes promote interaction through tactile engagement and atmospheric harmony, creating a space that adapts to both daily life and introspection.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2020 in Guangdong, China and finished in May 2024.
- Specifications
- Total interior area is 480 square meters. The layout includes a double height living room, integrated living dining kitchen zone, entrance garden, sunken lounge, games room, bedrooms, walk in closet, and children's room. Architectural features include custom built floor to ceiling windows, cantilevered stone benches, concealed lighting systems, layered ceiling structures, and humidity balanced materials. All technical specifications adhere to contemporary safety and building regulations.
- Keywords
- Nature Inspired, Minimalist Residence, Modern Chinese Aesthetics, Light and Shadow, Urban Sanctuary, Poetic Living, Spatial Emotion, Natural Materials, Double Height Living Room, Interior Garden
