A chic urban pad that’s also comforting and inviting, its mix of textures invoking nature in a Hong Kong high-rise
- Hong Kong Mid-Levels apartment revamp reflects ‘the contrast between the city and nature’ through a careful choice of materials, its designer explains
- Her client has a space to relax and unwind, and one that will evolve with him thanks to its neutral palette that makes future refurbishing easy
Hong Kong’s split personality – so urban and yet so close to nature – is one of the things that make the city special.
These contrasts, and the balance between them, inspired the design concept for British designer Ella Bridgland’s latest project: transforming a 1,100 sq ft apartment in Mid-Levels from outdated to outstanding.
Her client, a young professional, wanted a tranquil home environment to offset his busy lifestyle and a welcoming space for entertaining friends.
Although the property had been in his family for years, he had never lived there and wanted to make it his own.
The challenge is how to create a level of personality, striking the right balance between aesthetics and functionality
Unchanged since the 1990s, the apartment featured overpowering brown marble bathrooms and a claustrophobic, old-fashioned kitchen.
The layout was determined by structural walls, drainage locations and the requirement to retain the three original bedrooms for future resale value.
