This modern townhouse located in Shenzhen, China was once a colonial-style home, but after a renovation by KiKi ARCHi, it has been transformed into a modern functional Breathing House.
The designer focused on three keywords of light, air, and flow to integrate the indoor and outdoor spaces continuously. The exterior of the house has been changed dramatically to create a modern and airy façade, allowing for privacy but also breathability. The interior materials and decoration were chosen to bring a comfortable living experience and the result is a home that brings many changes to the family’s life, providing more suitable places for them to relax.
Greentown’s Idyll Moment Farm, designed by More Design Office, is an idyllic residence located in Chengdu, China.
Surrounded by pastoral landscapes of fertile fields and dense forests, this modern traditional building blends local cultural identities and natural materials to create a tranquil and pure space. Visitors can sprawl at ease across the sofa and feel how the seasons turn, or take part in leisure activities such as mahjong and tea-serving in a set of cups. With its casual touch of holidaying every day, Greentown’s Idyll Moment Farm is a perfect place to connect to the part of who you are.
Parrot’s Nest is a hotel located in Sichuan, China, designed by Uro Design Concepts in 2022.
The whole building is themed around parrots, with the living room setting reaching a height of 5.4 meters (18 feet). This unique feature creates a small world where parents and children can learn to communicate and exchange with one another. The design team hopes that this parrot-themed apartment can be a dream world, where families can share their love.
Shanghai’s Xintiandi is the location of Shui on Lake Ville V, a 500-square-meter (5,381 square feet) contemporary luxury house designed in 2021 by Superorganism Architects.
This residence is not just a typical home, but a special home type – a Home for Producers – that offers an elite lifestyle in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. With a thorough understanding of the clients’ character and lifestyle, the designer has created a revolutionary villa that fuses the East and West, classic and trendy, fashionable and timeless. The outdoor space of nearly 200 square meters is designed for various activities in the garden, complemented by the visual permeability of PEEKABOO, and the spacious common area is linked with the courtyard. Every detail of this exquisite two-story home with garden paths and soft furnishings has been carefully refined for the ultimate and fullest effect.
Located in Hangzhou, China, House in Longmen is a contemporary real estate project designed by The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture China Academy of Art Co. in 2021.
Nestled in the outskirts of Longmen Ancient Town, the house is an example of how to balance economical construction and energy savings while embracing traditional and modern architecture. Local materials and craftsmanship have been used to respect the natural environment and create a connection with the local culture. Reinforced concrete frames and cedar roof frames are combined with local natural wood and stone to create a modern interior design that also reduces energy consumption.
With the possibility of future B&B operations in mind, House in Longmen is a project that seeks to revive the values of place and countryside through design and create comfortable and pleasant dwellings for the villagers.
Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ‘traditional’, ‘modern’, and ‘transition’ respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
Discover the stunning and modern apartment in Gubei, Shanghai, designed by DLArchitecture Domitilla Lepri in 2022. This one-of-a-kind apartment offers the best of Shanghai’s urban lifestyle, with its close proximity to the city’s bustling culture and attractions.
Take a tour of this contemporary and stylish space and be amazed by the unique design and aesthetics. From the chic furnishings to the carefully chosen materials, this apartment offers a modern living experience like no other.
Take a journey to Shanghai, China and discover the luxurious Villa in French Concession, designed by DLArchitecture Domitilla Lepri in 2022.
Situated in the heart of the French Concession, the residence is a stunning example of modern luxury architecture. This vibrant, cosmopolitan area is renowned for its stunning colonial architecture, captivating culture, and delicious cuisine.
The Villa in French Concession is designed to blend in harmoniously with the surrounding urban environment, while still creating a grand sense of opulence. Step inside and be amazed by contemporary design elements coupled with luxurious materials, making this property a must-see for architecture and interior design aficionados.
