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The wall decorations of the dining-room

glass screen, offering a high degree of spatial flexibility to meet the
needs of celebrating, family meetings, exhibitions, recreation and a
variety of other functions. A wine cellar, bar, dining room and cigar
area allow the residents to entertain more than 20 guests, which is a
complement to the living room and dining room on the first floor.
Ornamented with smooth curves and circles, the ceilings remind
people of clouds. More significantly, the basement is illuminated by
a series of skylights and glass walls surrounded courtyards, which
connect the residents to the exterior and the passing of time. Above
a circular skylight is the koi pond and below is “Spring up: Dance to
the wind”, creating a dreamscape where fishes fly in the sky. The space
therefore echoes and interacts with dense greens and clear waters.

A mezzanine overlooking the double-height multi-functional
space accommodates a nanny room, laundry room, children’s
entertainment room and study. The study is connected by a glass box
to the children’s entertainment room, through which family members
can see each other. A smile-shaped window opens in the wall of the
children’s entertainment room, borrowing a view of the “Spring up:
Dance to the wind”. Furniture from the lineup of “Smile :P” of T.K
Home perfects the space, firing the imagination of young and old
alike.
On the first floor, there are spaces for diverse family activities. A
series of scenery-facing sofas and chairs are designed to allow the
residents to enjoy beautiful views of swirling clouds, swimming
fishes and blossoming flowers. A tea room is located next to a tatami
room whose table sits flush with the one in the former. Thus, a visual
continuity is achieved. Cloud-shaped lamps hang above the tables,
merging with the exterior landscape in an artistic way. Opposite
the tea room is a living room adjoining by a dining room and the
elders' suite. The wall decorations of the dining room take the shape
of the Chinese-style tiles, which build a bridge linking tradition to
modernity.

Master suite A detail of the master suite

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