1st Solo Project

This lovely small house stands almost like a silent spectator to the sound of kids playing every other afternoon. When visiting the old existing house at the beginning of the project, I know that a humble and raw design will be a great addition to such a serene neighborhood. 

The client, a young couple, was imagining their first house to be renovated as a growing house. Space-efficient, and budget-wise, but structurally able to be expanded in the future. A thoughtful owner and the amount of time and energy they put into this house construction helped me a lot to understand and put every idea into the visual design. I came to understand that the smaller the scoop, the more intimate practice they require. We focus more on the utility and structure addition in order to accommodate new service functions on the layout. A small addition of a concrete slab is a must as a service area.

I once read a description about White House, a home design by Kai Liu, a Shanghai-based architect, about small happiness in a self-made life on their own without having to possess luxurious furniture.

I think this house shares the same spirit.  We believe that a person cannot be stuck with a settled life, whether in the house values or style. The renovation's intent is to give the owner a clean canvas to later decorate as they live and emerge into their daily new life.

I once read a description about White House, a home design by Kai Liu, a Shanghai-based architect, about small happiness in a self-made life on their own without having to possess luxurious furniture.

I think this house shares the same spirit. We believe that a person cannot be stuck with a settled life, whether in the house values or style. The renovation's intent is to give the owner a clean canvas to later decorate as they live and emerge into their daily new life.