Home of Silence
UnderRoof Shanghai has designed the interiors of Home of Silence, a healing space hidden in Jilin City, China.
In the early 1830s, second homes became increasingly popular among Europe's middle class. Driven by a longing for communion with nature, urban residents acquired vacation houses in suburban areas as retreats for recreation.
With China's urbanisation rate now exceeding 65 per cent, public demand for housing has progressively shifted from "basic shelter needs" to "lifestyle reinvention," said UnderRoof.
"Second homes transcend mere secondary properties; they fundamentally supplement and enhance urban living."
These spaces embody a composite realm integrating natural dwelling, cultural belonging and spiritual healing.
Unlike conventional residences, this kind of second home prioritises versatile spatial organisation to accommodate multifaceted usage scenarios.
Simultaneously, the design seeks to dissolve the city's cold, isolating ambience through spatial reconfiguration, crafting a tranquil, warm and serene urban retreat.
This project has been shortlisted in the home interior category of Dezeen Awards China 2025.
Studio: UnderRoof Shanghai
Project: Home of Silence
Credits: Linhan Hu, Hongyi Zhuang and Studio Oak