Feng House

The Feng House brings together an eclectic mix of West Coast modern living and traditional Chinese decorative elements. Located on a corner lot near Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, the home exists as a quiet retreat for a Chinese-Canadian family. The house, designed by BLA Design Group, is the result of a long and intimate collaboration with the client. The primary intent for this project was to create a space which balances aesthetics and function, while utilizing aspects from both traditional Chinese culture and modern West Coast living. This was accomplished all whilst solving the unique needs of the family resulting from their present lifestyles and past memories.

The home’s interior features many elements of traditional Chinese design. The family’s culture and roots are expressed through furniture, interior details, color and tone. Slatted wood panel walls encompass the entry area. Within these panels lies a custom art-piece; a topographic sculpture of the owner’s hometown of Hangzhou. The sculpture greets the family each day as they enter, providing a subtle reminder of their origins in China. The main living area features a series of wood slatted walls which suggests separation between spaces while maintaining visibility and allowing natural light to penetrate from one space to another. These slatted walls reinterpret the traditional Chinese “ping feng”, a room divider, which creates a calming backdrop for the entry area, tea table and the dining table. Many furniture and decor were sourced directly from China, bringing a sense of cultural elegance to the space.