The light of day illuminates this Hong Kong family home in Hung Hom
The interplay of sunlight and shadow makes for alluring spaces in this Hung Hom home for a family of four.
While some sharp angles in the irregular-shaped building posed design challenges,
Edward Lau Tak-tai, director of ED Design , relished the opportunity to harness the passage of sunlight throughout the day.
Especially in densely built-up urban areas, maximising natural light in interior design can be beneficial for overall health and children's growth,' he says.
Reducing reliance on artificial lighting is also more eco-friendly and lowers energy costs, he adds.
The 25-year-old, 1,400 sq ft apartment had been renovated previously, but was looking tired and dated when Thomas and Alice Chan bought it in March 2023. Happily, the floor plan was functional, with bedroom zones flanking a large central living/dining area, minimising the need for space-hungry corridors. And with the kitchen and helper's room situated in two protruding 'wings' on either side of the entrance, there were fewer doorways to contend with when it came to furniture placement.
This enabled the original four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom layout to be retained with only minor alterations. But for cosmetic reasons, the interior was gutted to allow for a more contemporary aesthetic.
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The interplay of sunlight and shadow makes for alluring spaces in this Hung Hom home for a family of four. While some sharp angles in the irregular-shaped building posed design challenges, Edward Lau Tak-tai, director of ED Design , relished the opportunity to harness the passage of sunlight throughout the day. Especially in densely built-up urban areas, maximising natural light in interior design can be beneficial for overall health and children's growth,' he says. Reducing reliance on artificial lighting is also more eco-friendly and lowers energy costs, he adds. The 25-year-old, 1,400 sq ft apartment had been renovated previously, but was looking tired and dated when Thomas and Alice Chan bought it in March 2023. Happily, the floor plan was functional, with bedroom zones flanking a large central living/dining area, minimising the need for space-hungry corridors. And with the kitchen and helper's room situated in two protruding 'wings' on either side of the entrance, there were fewer doorways to contend with when it came to furniture placement. This enabled the original four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom layout to be retained with only minor alterations. But for cosmetic reasons, the interior was gutted to allow for a more contemporary aesthetic.
