2026 | Professional

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The concept of “Oriental Quiet Luxury” embedded in this project is what sets it apart. It translates Xi’an’s warm and restrained urban character, where antiquity and modernity coexist, into a tangible spatial language. By combining a low-saturation palette, clean silhouettes, and a diverse range of materials, the design team creates a restrained yet layered Eastern ambience.
Further innovation lies in coordinating furnishings and functions around real-life scenarios. The entrance hall uses the horse sculpture Gui An (“Homeward Saddle”) to establish a sense of arrival. The living room integrates a floor-to-ceiling bookcase, a long table, and lounge seating into a “Home Library” designed for entertaining, reading, and family interaction. The dining room accommodates everyday meals, informal gatherings, and hosted dinners; the children’s rooms respond to different stages of growth; and the balconies provide dedicated settings for planting, relaxation, and exercise. Together, these strategies maintain a coherent aesthetic while enhancing tactile quality, storage, and everyday usability. By balancing regional culture, spatial aesthetics, and the needs of contemporary living, the project creates a new interior design aesthetic.
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Nobel LA
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Architectural Design - Renovation
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Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University
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Architectural Design - Religious & Spiritual Buildings
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DAS Design Co.,Ltd
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Interior Design - Pavilions & Exhibitions
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GREENTOWN CHINA HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Architectural Design - Residential