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JURY VOTES
House
5.36
6.06
5.82
5.78
5.76
Lynn Ya'nan
Lynn Ya'nan Partner & Brand Director at HYLLA Cultural Tourism Development
5.1
6.03
5.18
5.78
5.52
Sabine Krieg
Sabine Krieg Dean of the design faculty at University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
5.67
6.1
6.45
6.17
6.1
Misak Terzibasiyan
Misak Terzibasiyan Founder and Principal Architect at UArchitects
beautiful landscape is a part of th...
5.66
6.23
6.52
6.35
6.19
Rian Knop
Rian Knop Founder at Studio Rianknop
The connection with the stunning vi...
5.62
6.51
6.43
6.06
6.16
Nills Gesman
Nills Gesman Architect & Design Sales Manager at Cosentino
5.17
6.1
6.02
5.1
5.6
Claudia Fischer-Appelt
Claudia Fischer-Appelt Founder and Creative Director at Karl Anders
5.14
5.73
5.21
5.34
5.36
Yorgo Lykouria
Yorgo Lykouria Creative Principal at Rainlight
5.38
6.13
5.95
5.45
5.73
Alexandra Georgescu
Alexandra Georgescu Founding Partner at KOGAA
5.02
5.05
5.26
5.76
5.27
Jan Geysen
Jan Geysen Founder and Head Designer at PUUR interieurarchitecten
5.88
6.38
6.17
6.02
6.11
Mieko Watanabe
Mieko Watanabe Director at wAtelier
5
6.33
5
5.78
5.53
Client
Mr & Mrs Chan
Floor area
385 ㎡
Completion
2021
Designer
Designer

Connecting the interior with the exterior was the main design objective for this 1,850 square foot house in Sai Kung Hong Kong, which is blessed with a large 2,000 square foot terrace and uninterrupted views of the sea and hills beyond. The homeowners – a mature couple with a dog – wanted to embrace the area’s natural vibe and reflect it within their home. To maximise the feel of light, space and airiness, the designers used a neutral palette of white, grey and beige, balanced by warm oak furniture and details. The original staircase looked cramped but a complete renovation wasn’t feasible. To get round it, the designers removed the ground-floor bannisters and clad the original steps in oak wood. They widened the three bottom-most steps with a contrasting grey marble, making them into an L-shape and extending them into the living and dining area to create a more visually pleasing effect. With no need for four bedrooms, the homeowners wanted a more practical use for their upstairs space. The designers combined three bedrooms into one master suite, comprising a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and study. The final bedroom and an additional bathroom were kept for occasional guests. The homeowners enjoy cooking so the designers enlarged and opened up the kitchen to make it semi open planned. They incorporated both Chinese and Western styles, separating the two kitchens by a clear glass door. Marble was used as a wall treatment, which together with white kitchen cabinets, gives a clean and elegant design. The designers also had to rethink the location of the domestic helper’s quarters, which were initially situated off the kitchen. To give all parties concerned maximum privacy, the suite was moved behind the living area, with access via the foyer. The outdoor area was given equal treatment to the interior. Clients wanted to reinforce the link between their garden and the natural landscape so a raised platform containing a pool and water feature was created and planters installed to echo the green. The overall result is a fresh, contemporary home that is stunning in its simplicity and makes a fitting environment for the relaxed lifestyle the homeowners wish to lead.