Pragmatism and Decorative Aesthetics in Architectural Spaces
In the project, starting from initial 3D modeling stage to gradual completion of the entire space design, the designer kept contemplating repeatedly whether incorporating decorative aesthetics into architectural design contradicts pragmatic design principles. Are functionality and decoration inherently opposed? According to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman writer, artist, architect, and engineer, said in " De Architectura": "... All these must be built with due reference to durability, convenience, and beauty."

“Vivacious” is a luminous haven enlivened by contrasting tones: minimalist white versus bold red and orange. Right from the apartment’s entrance, one is soothed by the reflected glow from the silver wallpaper above. It then opens to the pristine living/dining area marked by artful curves on the ceiling: the apartment owners, a couple who have just welcomed the arrival of their baby, would like a living room with ample space for their child to roam freely; the designers hence employed simple lines and white tone for spaciousness, masterfully rearranged the rooms, using wardrobes to separate the master bedroom and nursery, as well as repositioning the kitchen to expand the living/dining area.

At first encounter, The Pavilia Hill reads like a statement of contrasts — a residential development that both belongs to the city and stands apart from it. Conceived with a rare sensitivity to light, landscape, and material, the project transforms density into serenity, offering residents not just an address, but a way of life Here, architecture and interiors dissolve into one another. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws the horizon indoors, while carefully orchestrated terraces frame views like living scrolls. Stone and timber touch the senses with quiet restraint, reminding us that luxury can be measured not in ornament but in atmosphere. Every corridor, every lobby, every private space has been composed with the rhythm of stillness in mind.