CRESCENT RESIDENCE
Completion Year
2025
Location
Hung Hom
827sqft
Size
This three-bedroom, 827 sq ft apartment in Hung Hom, Hong Kong, enjoys expansive views over Kowloon Bay and draws inspiration from modern Japanese aesthetics while quietly celebrating a new phase in its owners' lives. Recently welcoming their first child, the professional couple behind this home sought an interior that would reflect their evolving lifestyle, one shaped by their time studying in Australia and a shared love for Japan.
The design takes cues from Japanese motifs, subtly layered with modern touches to avoid overt traditionalism. A key influence is the semi-circular shoji, which appears throughout the apartment and symbolizes transition and the movement toward wholeness, a fitting reflection of the family's growth. This motif informs the design language used across the built-in furniture, enhancing cohesion and reinforcing the apartment's calm, fluid character.
Neutral tones of soft greys and light browns are accented with black to create depth and contrast, reinforcing a tranquil environment. Rounded elements, such as the circular shoji in the living and dining areas, soften the visual rhythm of the apartment and evoke a sense of gentle continuity.
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Furniture was chosen not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for its responsiveness to daily living needs. In the living room, a curved sofa mirrors the shape of the window, maximizing usable space. A foldable coffee table, crafted from toughened paper, can be compacted when the area transforms into a play zone for the baby, balancing function and flexibility with minimal footprint.
Surface treatments across the apartment add both visual interest and symbolic resonance. In the master bedroom, a delicate Ginkgo wallpaper by Swedish brand Boråstapeter introduces subtle pattern and references themes of longevity, health, and wellness, values that resonate with a young family. In the nursery, playful wallpaper featuring Australian animals nods to the couple's university years abroad. Artworks and materials throughout the shared areas support a quiet cohesion.
Abstract black-and-white pieces add contrast in the living and dining areas without overwhelming the soft palette, creating continuity between the two zones. Behind the shoji in the living room, a grey wall finished in Japanese diatomaceous earth mixed with straw provides sound absorption, insulation, and low VOC emissions. Its humidity-regulating properties are especially practical for a seaside apartment like this one.
