When a client approached us to design the interior of a typical suburban apartment, our main goal – through extensive dialogue with the client – was to create a sense of place, an alternative to the modern, ubiquitous modular design that people are Xi to. Our strategy is to use natural materials in an artisanal and craft-intensive way to create unique and sophisticated designs that are both traditional and contemporary, yet remain closely linked to both.
The apartment in front of us was like an empty shell, lifeless, with no windows, no fixtures, no floors. However, this opens up the possibility for us to shape a new interior experience from the ground up. This is an opportunity for us to take full control and adjust the design. Our thoughts began to converge and we decided to distinguish the common areas from the intimate areas such as bedrooms and study areas. The intention is to connect the spaces with the use of flooring as an element, while at the same time giving them a unique personality and identity through the use of colors and textures.
Living Room Dining The foyer is paved with a silky smooth terrazzo floor, whose colors are like ripples on the surface of the lake, smart and natural, all the way to the wall, as if integrated with the mural, and then closed with delicate marble, like a picture frame to add a bit of elegance and temperament to the space. In homage to the great architect Carlo Scarpa, the floor is subtly decorated with brass accents that echo the function of the space and the furnishings, creating a harmonious movement of metal and stone. Entering the private space, the touch of the solid wood floor makes people feel like they are in the forest, and warmth and texture coexist. The wardrobe and headboard are covered in soft fabric, as if weaving a picture of tranquility with silk. From tactile to visual, from practical to aesthetic, every detail has been meticulously crafted to create a living space that is serene, comfortable and stylish. 
The layout of the common areas is centered around the worship room, an important part of the home, which is located at the intersection of the living room, dining room, and foyer. Made vertically of teak with fluted glass and rattan filling, these partitions extend to form the study library enclosure. The partitions here are movable in order to create opportunities to expand the living space when needed. The handcrafted design language continues into the kitchen (complete with teak cabinetry) and even in the bathroom. We minimized the use of tiles and instead created terrazzo bathtubs and washbasins with tinted oxide finishes and cast on site.
Although the son's bedroom is small in size, it has space for playing, Xi and resting. This is achieved by raising the bed so that a good play area is created underneath. Staggered steps paved with teak lead to the position of the bed, where additional storage is tucked underneath.
Our spaces and furnishings are crafted with great detail and craftsmanship. At the moment, the biggest challenge is how to make every member of the team understand and grasp the overall situation of the project, and ensure that everyone's concept, technology, and pursuit of perfection are in sync. Luckily, we were fortunate enough to work alongside some of the best craftsmen who worked with them to dig deep into the design and dig into every detail, which was an incomparable experience.