

Golden
Arch Design Award
Winner
in
Interior Design Category
'26
Catalpa
Designed by
MANI&K INTERIOR DESIGN (Maniandk)
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Catalpa
Residential Architecture
Hong Kong
MANI&K INTERIOR DESIGN (Maniandk)
Issac Lin , Crystal Chan , C.L ,

Photo Credits:
KEN WONG, 2026
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MANI&K INTERIOR DESIGN, 2026
Enjoy Artful Living
The design primarily uses light-colored natural materials, such as stone, metal, and leather, presenting a low-key and understated style. The space embraces a low-saturation cream-toned base,crafting a soft and soothing ambiance.
Large windows and terraces blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, while bringing in more natural light and creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Spatial Layout : The design centers on the concept of "spatial fluidity," using the curves of ocean waves to install door panels, eliminating the boundaries between areas, softening structural lines, and creating a seamless, interconnected sense of flow, reflecting the elegant dynamism of French aesthetics.
The most intricate design element in the entire residence is undoubtedly the TV cabinet, inspired by contemporary art galleries. Its ingenious design allows for a smooth, sliding opening and closing, a sophisticated engineering feat achieved through close collaboration with a professional manufacturer. When closed, it creates a warm, gallery-like atmosphere, exactly what the client desired when entertaining guests. "This central piece of furniture not only reflects the family's cultural taste but also poetically solves the age-old problem of how to conceal technological products."
Bedroom space: Soft furnishings and fabrics are chosen in soft tones and textured materials, allowing the resting space to blend nature and rhythm into modern design.
The interplay of shadows and illumination dances upon materials, crafting a sophisticated yet inviting ambiance—immersing residents in the understated luxury of "light French" aesthetic sensibility.









