For the design of the two sample houses Neri & Hu Design and Research Office was given the brief that this is to reflect a "modern Chinese" living space with two family units to consider. Neri & Hu designed the interior spaces, and Design Republic well selected all the interior furniture and decorative items.
Derived from the Duobao Lattice, or Treasure Lattice, a traditional Chinese furniture item, this house unit utilizes its "side strip" defined as a storage unit and circulation, the characteristic element of this house. The three generations are each given a storage unit, and each exhibits different collections on their designated shelves. On the ground is the living room, where the grand parents showcase their collected porcelains and pottery. In the basement is the child's playing and learning area, next to which is a good place displaying the artwork and paintings. In the master bedroom of the third floor, the parents exhibit their calligraphy tools and other artworks.
The remaining spaces are decorated in a more conservative, tailored scheme of furniture and collections, showing a very livable environment of designed furniture and lighting.