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Olive City – Private

Residence

Beijing, China

his is not the first time owner Lisa has worked with the
interior designer Fu Xia. When it came to renovating this
T250m² luxury apartment, compared to the formal French
style of Lisa’s previous home, designer Fu Xia hoped to infuse more
relaxation into the space this time, creating a sense of effortless
elegance within the refined urban lifestyle.

Compared to traditional luxury apartments, this renovation breaks
away from the fixed layout of a standard flat by reorganising the
space. In the original structure, a long corridor separated the living
area from the functional areas, making the space narrow and lacking
natural light. Fu Xia merged two smaller rooms to create a piano
room for the daughter. This open space meets the emotional needs of
the family of three to spend time together and significantly increases
the natural light, making the living environment more comfortable.
Fu Xiao also merged another three small bedrooms into one, creating
an oversized kitchen with dual-sided natural light. This new layout
not only accommodates both Western and Chinese cooking functions
but also achieves a north-south cross-ventilation in the apartment.
Amongst the refined urban aesthetic, the designer focused on a deeper
human-centred consideration: creating a better living experience as
the core of the design.

"On brilliant days, I walk between villages and chestnut forests, sit
on a folding chair, and try to capture the fleeting brilliance with
watercolours. On warm nights, I sit by the open doors and windows

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