‘Not what you see, but what you feel’: timeless luxury in 2,000 sq ft Hong Kong apartment for couple’s retirement
- A four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in Lai Chi Kok was turned into a one-bedroom space with an enlarged living and dining area for family gatherings
- Elegance and timelessness show in the sophisticated furnishings selected and styled by the designers, while a mustard yellow ceiling adds a touch of joy
Hong Kong business owners Raymond and Christina Chiu have close family ties to a certain high-rise development in Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon.
Since the building was completed in 2006, the couple, their two now-adult daughters and Raymond’s parents had all bought flats in the multi-tower estate, choosing to live close to each other but independently.
After the elderly couple died, Raymond and Christina were preparing to move into their apartment, and opted for continuity and consistency with their designer.
YC Chen, founder and creative director of design studio hoo, had previously renovated one daughter’s apartment, and was engaged for a repeat performance both there, and later, for her younger sibling. He was a natural choice for the couple’s new home.
Each of hoo’s designs for the family’s three apartments is different, taking into account the occupants’ age and interests.
In this case, the style reflects an appreciation of “the finer things in life”, where luxury is in the detail. “It’s not what you see, but what you feel,” Chen says of the design co-created in 2022 by Natalie Tsoi, hoo senior designer.
