Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ?traditional?, ?modern?, and ?transition? respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
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KiKi ARCHi Blends Tradition and Modernity in Beijing Home
KiKi ARCHi has completed a house in Beijing that blends tradition with modernity. Combining the owner?s classical collection hobby with a design concept that conforms to the contemporary lifestyle, the architecture firm was able to reimagine and adjust the house?s structure, layout, daylight, and material texture. The resulting creation demonstrates a ?sense of ritual? and ?inclusiveness? in life, as well as a perfect balance between space and display design.
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