STYLE AND FLOW

In Beijing's Changping district, natural light, architectural ingenuity and personalised spaces create a seamless dialogue in this airy, contemporary haven

- Celeste Goh

In the populous suburban district of Changping, north of Beijing, China, a traditional villa has been transformed into a contemporary haven for its new homeowner-a tech entrepreneur who founded a software company after returning from his studies abroad.

Spanning 3,444 sq ft, the two-storey residence initially presented significant challenges, with a dark and cramped layout that was unsuitable for modern lifestyle needs. This prompted the homeowner to engage interior design studio Ping Design for a dramatic makeover, whose deepened relationship with the client helped inform the design process for the home.

"It is an intensive journey, which begins with addressing the homeowner's basic needs according to his daily routine before we delve into more profound emotional inclinations and aspirations," shares Zhang Ping, founder of Ping Design.

"In every project we take on, our goal is to fulfil the client's lifestyle requirements and to achieve a highly personalised living environment," he adds. "By arriving at a deep understanding of our clients' preferences, our team is able to create tailored interiors that satisfy all functional, spatial, aesthetic and psychological conditions."

SMART RECONFIGURATION