DESIGN NAME: Miss Kashi
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Residential Apartment
INSPIRATION: The ceiling has been lowered and wrapped wall to ceiling in natural wood which also conceals the beam and essential storage space.
In the dining area, there is a feature wall painted in a warm hue. Not only does this act as a focal point but it also minimizes the existence of the adjacent main bedroom door. Continuity from the living room to the dining room is enhanced further by a concealed door to the master bedroom.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A building with over fifty years of history. We wanted to revitalise the apartment and modernise the layout so it is more suited to the client’s needs. As per the client’s wish, additional powder room for guest use and two en-suites were created.
A feature glass partition was used to seclude the foyer and to add privacy from the lift lobby when the main door is open. Immediately upon entering the apartment, you are embraced by the welcoming ambience of the foyer.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The entrance of the study has been widened so it does not obstruct the flow from the living room. Not only does it feel more spacious but also creates a sense of continuity. It could be closed off by sliding doors should extra privacy is needed or it could equally function well as a guest room.
Thought has been given to every detail to enhance the illusion of space. Looking from the dining area, your eyes are drawn to the half glass wall adjacent to the raised breakfast table. The glass allows a view of the kitchen beyond and cleverly creates an illusion of space.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in Oct 2022 in Hong Kong and finished in July 2023
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Due to Hong Kong high humidity climate, we used Plastic Laminate instead of wood veneer to prevent getting mouldy.
In the newly added powder room, a darker wood plastic laminate was used to wrap the walls and the curved sink cabinets, giving the room a lovely warm atmosphere. The combination of wood panelling and warm hue feature wall. Mixing grey hues with dark wood furniture and injecting bronze as a contrast, makes this home warm and inviting, yet it still has the feeling of sophistication and elegance.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The Plastic Laminate we used on the walls is Width 1200mm x Height 2400mm
TAGS: cosy, warm, timeless, sophisticated, elegant
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: A building with over fifty years of history. We wanted to revitalise the apartment and modernise the layout so it is more suited to the client needs. As per the client wish, additional powder room for guest use and two en-suites were created.
CHALLENGE: A building with over fifty years of history. An apartment with unconventionally linear layout with master bedroom entrance located in between living and dining area.
There are no windows no natural lights at the two sides of the apartment, only have windows facing East and West.
Light colors are used to brighten up the apartment.
ADDED DATE: 2024-03-06 13:29:02
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Designer Vanessa Ng and Team member Maggie Law
IMAGE CREDITS: Ulso Tsang Photographer
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Vstudio Limited
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