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We mentioned the continuation of the residential part of this project in the previous chapter and within the gallery space. The two spaces are actually presented on the same floor, which is more flexible compared to pure residential standardized units. It is entirely possible to consider space layout based on one’s own preferences and functional needs, and the integrated lifestyle of work and residence is manifested here.

Traditionally, the living room did not appear in this project because Mr. Xie’s “study room” and “andwithin gallery” served as public leisure and reception functions, thus only retaining two bedrooms, a housekeeping room, and an open kitchen function.

In the design thinking of Shuidingji, time does not flow nonlinearly, but can be folded and reshaped. To minimize urban noise and the strong light impact of large flat and oversized glass, solid wood louvers are added to the curtain wall glass. A cup of coffee in the morning, sitting by the window with the folded light and shadow of the blinds, time flies back and forth, as if time is still at this moment.

We abandon extravagance and pursue timeless textures. Choosing a strong texture combination of black gray pine bark, as well as the simplicity of beige and gray purple texture coatings, the coldness of purple copper, customized grass gray green handmade bricks, aluminum door handles, etc., the collision between different materials creates a rich visual experience and touch, which is another practice of materials science by Shuidingji. On the principle of selecting classic furniture, few and refined, we carefully selected the medieval and contemporary designs with the owners, and we designed White Marble tables for this project, inspired by the simple shape of ancient Chinese white porcelain vessels, and integrated with the collected white medieval chairs.

Function is the cornerstone of design. In this parallel space, every corner is endowed with practical value. Large capacity concealed storage space, movable partition doors, multifunctional sideboard cabinets, bedroom mini bar cabinets, etc., and a super sized dressing room of up to 10M. In public areas, you can vaguely see semi transparent cloakroom boxes with glass bricks as walls. As the night lights slowly rise, they resemble the facades of tiny buildings.

There are two steps leading to the bedroom area, and a large off-axis door opens. A set of aluminum handles has been specially customized for the owner, maintaining a unique warmth even in the cold winter days. Every touch feels like a silent conversation with it.

Home is the container of life and also the dwelling place of the spirit. A cup of coffee, a book, a piece of music, are all expressions of the flavor of life and also explorations of one’s inner self. And for the second time, we have integrated the concept of “work residence integration” into it, creating a private space that can inspire inspiration and soothe the soul.