“Inspired by the idea of ‘mental cleansing’ we created a ritualistic experience throughout the apartment, with some playful areas to stimulate social interactions, while other areas to promote relaxation and appreciation of the natural surroundings.”
Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro

The design's concept was to ‘embrace, connect and purify’, an architectural approach that created cosy volumes on the upper floor that would embrace with one another, connecting a dramatic staircase to the lower floor social space with an external terrace. The resulting composition is a ritualistic sequence that would ‘purify’ the minds of the users, to create a calming and tranquil experience at home.

“This project sets a high standard for a residential design driven by humanistic wellbeing ideas. It was a rigorous process in refining various bespoke details using high-quality materials.”
Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro



A unique green marble finish used along a long wall forms the main characteristic of the lower floor social space. The green marble has a unique grain and pattern, which would create a dialogue with the external greenery. The centre-piece of the dining area is a bespoke ‘Bean Table’ design, also made in the same green marble with a ‘book matching’ pattern with the main wall, as the focal artistic statement. The table is fittingly paired with a set of solid timber chairs, the curvy Stabellö chair by Japanese designer Tomato Azumi.

The design involved the definition of a set of ‘main characters’. Firstly, the voluptuous rooms on the upper floor are wrapped with an outer skin of full height timber slats, which creates a sense of warmth and cosiness. Secondly the timber slats would form the circulatory spaces, incorporated with concealed storage, open niche displays, and in-wall fabric seating functions. These timber slats would continue into the staircase void, resulting in a dramatic vertical experience that connects both floors. Subtle lighting incorporated at a high level of these timber slats creates a sublime and transcending effect.