Projects · Shanghai, China
Vanke Gaofu Yunjing
Walnut warmth, held in light
Location
Shanghai, China
Typology
Private Residence
Scope
Design Consultancy · Procurement
Style
Light Luxury
The Brief
What the space asked for
A Shanghai residence asked for the depth and warmth of walnut, rendered with the softness of light-luxury design — elegant, calm and timeless rather than heavy or opulent.
The Approach
The thinking, made material
Walnut's deep brown tones are set against warm whites, soft beige, greige and light stone, so the wood stays bright and open. Champagne metal and brushed brass lift the luxury register quietly. Layers of tactile material — light marble and travertine, linen and bouclé, polished plaster, slim metal details — add richness, while cove lighting and wall-washers trace the grain.
The Outcome
What the space became
