The owners of the house are a couple who fell in love while studying abroad and have since been together as always even after their return. Having lived in a cramped, depressing house in the fast-paced Hong Kong for years, they expect their new home to be spacious and well-ventilated, giving the family free breathing spaces that are close to Nature and let in the sunlight. They also expect the new home to be a cozy haven that meets their requirements for beauty and quality of life.

In a house alive and cozy, a new chapter of life begins...... 

Flowing Scenery | Life Close to Nature and the Sun

Back to the start when the home was merely a boxy house: The entry path was winding. Spaces were fragmented. The natural light was poor and sparse. The layout was messy and tight...Soon, a transformation took place, bringing in vitality and freshness.

To break original conventional constraints, the existing porch was removed. Gardens on both sides were merged to allow unblocked views;Small windows in the octagonal pavilion were replaced by French windows to let in more light.The closed kitchen was turned into a semi-open, broader space. The garden trail outside the dining room was tightened to bring it closer. And the plants leaning towards all directions look more lively.

The growing plants in the yard outside the dining room are within reach. A green ebony, a witness to the owners' love story, stands in the garden. The couple once posed for photos under a green ebony while staying abroad. Now they are to spend the rest of their life together under the green ebony at home. They can enjoy the sunshine lying in the couch. Glass windows even decorate corners of the living room and the elevator exit. Every seasonal change is embedded in the details of daily life. 

The owners can cook while enjoying the chirps of birds and aromas of flowers outside the window. They can also enjoy meals while bathing in the mild sunlight filtered through the white pleated curtains. 

We brought in natural light via the skylight on B2. Spreading their arms, the owners can embrace light and feel the authentic sunshine. We used mirrors to reflect the beautiful, changing rhythms of light through the hours. 

Pleasant Living | Elegant, Refined, Soft and Intimate 

In addition to Nature's vitality, a home offers. A dose of quiet and comfort. Even if one braves the wind and waves, at home, they can still be oneself, relaxed and at ease as they used to be as a child. 

Light, soft fabrics were selected for curtains. When the gauzy drapery is blown up by the wind, you can feel the intimacy of Nature. The walls were painted into the color of skin that makes them simple, neat, and cozy.  Toilets are decorated with cool gray tiles, marble basins, and soft carpets. Less is more. A minimalist approach makes life comfortable and lightsome. Such an exquisite pure space reserved for a busy life. inspires a different state of mind and gives life height and breadth. 

Sharp angles were avoided through arc designs. From couches, tables, chairs to lighting fixtures, wall corners... Elegant, smooth arcs allow insight into one's preference and temperament, and their attitude toward people and things. When you walk around the house, time would slow down. When you sit there quietly, your heart would melt. 

Open Layout | Stately and Smooth with a Natural Presence 

High ceilings and large spans make the spaces roomier. Public spaces are open and connected to each other. Living in such a house, one would not feel crowded or restrained. Such a design also brings people closer to each other. Broad spaces allow lightsome, airy views. Natural lighting is excellent without objects to block the view. One can bathe in the sun or enjoy the evening wind sitting in the house.

Elegant Touches | Subtle, Delicate Oriental Rhythm 

We also sustained the Oriental subtlety and elegance. The plant in the vase on the bar table stretches mildly, Slowly unfolding an elegant, subtle beauty. The slightly bent image of the desk lamp. Presents the soft beauty of curves. A glass door connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Enables one to take in outside views without going outdoors. 

Zong Baihua wrote in Strolling in Aesthetics: "So all beautiful rays of light come from the mind. There would be no beauty without the mind to reflect it." Similarly, when it comes to a house, the occupant's state of mind dictates how it will bloom. 

I want our home to be full of life and close to Nature and its seasonal changes. I want our home to be a comfortable, elegant, and gentle place for peace of mind. In a word, home should be part of Nature and a spiritual harbor.