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.

A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and balconies, situated next to a body of water, reflecting the structure.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and balconies, featuring a minimalist design.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a rooftop garden, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and a minimalist design, set against a clear blue sky.
A modern building exterior featuring perforated walls and a minimalist design.
A modern building exterior with large windows reflecting the sky, a small porch area with potted plants, and a low wall with circular cutouts.
Aerial view of a multi-story residential building at night, with illuminated interiors and a rooftop terrace, surrounded by other buildings in a coastal village setting.
A modern multi-story house with large windows illuminated at night, showcasing a minimalist design with open interiors and visible furniture.
A modern multi-story residential building with large windows illuminated at night, showcasing interior spaces and a staircase.
A modern living room with a minimalist design featuring a white sectional sofa, a blue armchair, a black coffee table, and a potted plant. The room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.
A modern living room with a minimalist design featuring a white sectional sofa, a black coffee table, a blue armchair, and a potted plant. The room has large sliding glass doors with sheer curtains, allowing natural light to fill the space. A ceiling fan is mounted above, and the walls are painted white.
A modern living room with a white sectional sofa, a black coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a floor lamp. The room features a small window and a larger window with sheer curtains, allowing natural light to enter.
A cozy interior living space featuring a white sectional sofa, a small window with a view of greenery, a modern floor lamp, and a dark coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a minimalist design featuring a ceiling fan, large TV, and contemporary furniture including a white sofa and blue armchairs. A coffee table is placed in the center, and a potted plant adds a touch of greenery. Large windows with sheer curtains allow natural light to fill the space.
A narrow outdoor space with a perforated wall and a small garden area featuring various plants and rocks.
A minimalist outdoor space featuring a wooden deck, a planter with a small tree and plants, and walls with circular cut-out patterns allowing light to filter through.
Interior view of a modern room featuring a wooden partition, shoji-style sliding doors, a pendant light, and a small seating area with a painting.
Interior view of a modern home featuring a staircase with wooden steps and a handrail. The space includes a sliding door with wooden frames and a small decorative object resembling a dog on the floor. A dining area with chairs is visible through a glass door.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by colorful chairs, set against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of a coastal landscape. A pendant light hangs above the table, and a vase with flowers is placed on the table.
A modern dining area with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the outdoors. The space features a dark wooden dining table surrounded by colorful chairs and a contemporary pendant light above. Potted plants and a decorative sculpture are placed near the windows.
A modern dining area with a geometric table and colorful chairs, featuring a large pendant light above. The room has floor-to-ceiling windows allowing ample natural light, and a decorative wall with circular cutouts.
A bright interior space featuring a modern staircase with perforated design elements and steps leading to an outdoor area.
Interior view of a modern space featuring a staircase with a perforated wall allowing light to filter through. A decorative light fixture hangs from the ceiling, and wooden flooring is visible.
Interior view of a modern home featuring a staircase with dark wooden steps and a dining area with large windows.
Interior view of a modern home featuring a staircase leading to a room with a large window. A plush, rounded chair and a yellow bear-shaped sculpture are visible through the window.
A bright stairwell with a skylight, featuring a perforated wall and a wooden handrail.
A modern interior space featuring a red cushioned chair with a matching footrest near a large window. The room includes a wooden sliding door leading to a bathroom area with a wall-mounted sink and mirror.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub positioned in front of a large floor-to-ceiling window offering a scenic view of a landscape with water and greenery.
A modern interior living space with large windows offering a view of a coastal landscape. The room features a yellow sofa, a gray chair, a marble coffee table, and a unique ceiling light fixture. A potted plant is placed near the window.
A modern living room featuring a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall. The room includes a variety of seating options, such as a plush blue chair, a yellow chair, and a light-colored sofa. A unique, sculptural light fixture hangs from the ceiling, and a marble coffee table is in the center. There are decorative plants and a floor lamp in the corner, with natural light streaming in through windows.
A modern living room with a large TV mounted on a wooden wall, a beige sofa, a marble coffee table, and a potted plant.
A small outdoor space featuring a vertical garden wall on the left, a wooden deck floor, and a minimalist chair and table set on the right. The area is illuminated by warm sunlight, casting shadows on the white walls.
A sunlit balcony with wooden flooring, a white modern chair, and a vertical garden wall. The view overlooks a body of water and landscape in the distance.
A floor plan of a residential building showing various rooms and areas labeled in Chinese. The layout includes a kitchen, dining area, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and garden space. A staircase is centrally located, connecting different levels.
A floor plan of a residential building showing various rooms and spaces, including a living area, two children's rooms, and a terrace. The layout includes a central staircase and furniture arrangements.
A floor plan of a residential building showing various rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and terraces, with a central staircase.
A floor plan of a residential building showing various rooms including a living room, outdoor terrace, and entertainment room.
A floor plan of a building featuring a staircase, a bathroom, and a large open area.

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.

Similar projects

More residential

Projects by the architect

View VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS