The owners, a man working in finance and a woman an independent media professional, embody a blend of rigor and style, rationality and sensibility, adding a refined layer to their new home. A long narrative about lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and self-expression will unfold within this house.They enjoy expressing themselves and wanted their new home to be uniquely personal, not bound by eras or social status. Eclecticism became the most natural choice: incorporating the lines and brilliance of Art Deco while embracing the elegance of classical proportions; possessing the minimalist aesthetics of Eastern culture while not rejecting modern volumetric logic.

After discussing our ideas, we defined this new home as "new money," defining the space through personal experience, the quality and tactile feel of life, rather than using a single brand to showcase status. In terms of materials, we chose to inlay natural elements with metals, using wood, stone, metal, leather, and other materials to form the material system of this new home. The house is naturally divided into active and quiet areas by load-bearing walls. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are completely open, reconnecting the spaces in an orderly manner. The functional areas are reconstructed symmetrically, from the axis of the fireplace in the living room to the placement of the dining room furniture, and the symmetrical layout of the kitchen centered around the island dining table. This creates a sense of balance and order through the variation of materials, adding a touch of ritual to everyday life.

The living area was originally a long corridor connecting three rooms, fulfilling its functionality but lacking a sense of connection and enjoyment. We redesigned the space to flow within the limited space. The three-part bathroom, centered around the washbasin, breaks away from the conventional image of a washbasin and toilet.

One room was retained as the master bedroom, and the other as a study. Two fully opening doors alter the flow of the living areas, maximizing the sense of openness. To allow better natural light into the study, glass doors were installed, with different colored handcrafted glass accents on the door beams. The handcrafted details create variations in the light. This space is where the girls work overtime and do photoshoots and editing. We specifically placed the desk under the window, using this seemingly casual layout to add a sense of relaxation to the work environment.

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