Building Narrative | 33 Floor Hong Kong FV House: A Minimalist Art Urban Residence Inspired by Modernist Architects

Let space tell family stories

In the busy urban life of Hong Kong, most homes give the impression of being cramped, but FV House in Kowloon Tong, with a spacious layout of approximately 33 sqm, shows new possibilities for home design. Homeowners Faye and Vincent want the home to carry memories of their lives and expand the story as the family grows.

FV House is not only a comfortable residence, but also a space that coexists with nature and art, allowing families to find peace of mind in their busy lives.

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Start your design journey: How to find the right designer?

Faye, the landlord, saw it by chance. Building Narrative The work of the design studio, immediately attracted by its unique design style. After deep communication, she discovered that design director Jeffrey was not only good at fine detail processing, but also cleverly combined their personal stories with spatial design.

Interestingly, Faye and Jeffrey had both lived in Germany, and such a shared experience allowed Jeffrey to better understand Faye and Vincent's expectations for a new home.

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Design Inspiration: From Modernism to Home Warmth

The design of FV House is inspired by three modernist masters who translate their design philosophy into the everyday art of home life:

1. Geoffrey Bawa‍

Emphasizing the link between nature and space, highlighting furniture features with light variations and neutral hues, making each item part of the spatial story.

2. Jean Prouve‍

Emphasizing the nature of the material, using original building materials such as aluminum sheets, glass bricks, conveys an honest and natural design language through simple lines and texture.

3. Charlotte Perriand‍

Balancing practicality and simplicity, it creates a flexible, open layout that gives furniture versatility and warmth to a living space that combines warmth and beauty.

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Design Highlights: See Mahjong in the details

1. Motive Planning and Open Space

‍The designer installed aluminum frame sliding doors between the kitchen and the living room, keeping the interior and exterior interactive with smooth lines and cut-out designs. Such planning not only increases space flexibility, but also meets the need for family time to share time.

2. Making the most of natural light‍

Floor-standing windows and translucent curtains introduce soft sunlight, making outdoor greenery an extension of the interior. White walls and wooden floors combine to create a simple yet warm home atmosphere.

3. Furniture collection and space fusion‍

The open shelving features white and wood materials to create a unique stage for Faye's selection of vintage furniture, while retaining functionality.

4. Versatile Room Design‍

A fold-out bed system is provided in the room, which is usually used as a family studio and converted into a reception area if necessary. Red, yellow and blue accents add liveliness to the room, matching Jean Prouvé's classic color scheme.

5. Artistic sense of private space‍

The master bedroom is based on wood and white system wardrobes, continuing the minimalist style while incorporating the homeowner's lifestyle. The bathroom features tiles with marine elements, reflecting Vincent's passion for surfing, showing personality and emotion.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about design

Q1. How to incorporate nature into home design?‍

Use large glass windows and transparent materials to make sunlight and outdoor landscapes a part of the space, adding comfort and visual flexibility.

Q2. How to balance practicality and artistry?‍

Combine beauty and functionality with furniture choices, such as multi-purpose storage systems and classic design items.

Q3. How can design details improve the quality of life?‍

Blend circular elements and raw materials into the design to make every corner a functional and fun space.

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The story of home, extended from here

FV House is a vibrant home that blends contemporary design with personal stories, showcasing not only the aesthetics of homeowners' lives but also creating more possibilities for their home lives. Working closely with designers, every detail becomes a vehicle for Faye and Vincent's memories and emotions.

As the name implies, this home is the starting point for their future story, waiting to be filled with more good times.

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Project Information

Project Name：FV House

Interior Design：Building Narrative

Design Team：Herbert Tam、Jave Imperial、Jeffrey Cheng、Jone Huang、Mavis Liu、Chen Peng、Liang Zhensheng

Item Type: Residential Space

Project Features: Modern, artistic home design

Venue Address: Kent Court, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

Completion Date: June 1, 2024

Number of pings: Approx. 33 ping

photographers：Kris Provoost Photography

Materials used: Aluminum Sheet, Glass Brick, Plywood, Mutina Pico Tile, CAS Caribbean Series Tile, Caesarstone, White Paint

Surface treatment: Building Narrative custom wood finish

furniture: Zodiac lamp, Flos Parentesi floor lamp, &Tradition pot table lamp, Pivotant wall lamp, CP01 wall lamp

Bathroom equipment：Laufen bathroom

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