A Mountain Retreat

品味標誌著一個人的獨特性。在大量製造生產的年代，手感成為可貴的存在，也是追隨獨特美感的人們，展現與眾不同或嚮往簡單美好的方式。NNEE Studio的主理人Jennifer懷著對於美感的堅持，用時間與耐心去磨一案，她認為「越簡單的東西要做出質感，就是在細節裡。」

Taste signifies an individual's uniqueness. In an era of mass production, the touch and feel of handcraft become precious. It's a way for those who pursue distinctive aesthetics to showcase their uniqueness or their aspiration for simple beauty. Jennifer, the founder of NNEE Studio, holds a strong commitment to aesthetics. With time and patience, she meticulously hones each piece/project, believing that "the simpler the object, the more the texture is found in the details."

家的雛形從客廳的書牆開始，將屋主喜愛的水泥質感實際灌注為日常牆面，表面複寫了板模的木質紋理與節點，包含些許不加修飾的微瑕坑洞，都是被接納的水泥本色，陰翳細節展現了獨特又溫馨的生活立面。大部分牆面運用石灰石塗料，這樣的天然質理受到屋主青睞，須接受自然材料在日常嗑碰產生痕跡的可能性，在精準掌握美感畫面的同時，包容生活的不可控。

The essence of the home is captured starting from the book wall in the living room, where the owner's favored cement texture is seamlessly integrated into daily surroundings. This surface skillfully replicates the wood grain and knots of its formwork, incorporating unembellished imperfections and pits that all highlight the cement's natural shade. These subtle details unveil a unique and cozy living facade. Limestone paint coats most of the walls, embodying a natural texture the homeowner especially cherishes. It's an embrace of the inevitable marks and traces that natural materials accrue from daily interactions. This design, while presenting a meticulously curated aesthetic, also nods to the unpredictable rhythm of everyday life.

屋主希望給孩子們舒適玩耍的空間，客廳、餐廳與廚房之間的分界或聯繫不以實體的牆面介入，而是讓家具自然形成區塊，以一張柔軟的地毯即界定客廳，一張長桌定義餐廳。也透過來自屋主小木屋遐想的木色天花，連結餐廳與客廳的活動，彼此共享或挪移機能，因不常使用電視而收納於餐廳櫃體中，客廳書牆上方則裝設可收闔的投影布幕。主臥室面向自然山景，享受被山晨天光喚醒的日日，為了讓光線進到更衣間，置中櫃體與床，創造多重開口與動線。

The homeowner desired a comfortable play space for the children. Rather than using solid walls to delineate the spaces between the living room, dining room, and kitchen, furniture is strategically placed to define each area. A plush carpet marks the living room, while a long table sets the tone for the dining area. Taking inspiration from the homeowner's vision of a log cabin, a wood-toned ceiling bridges the activities between the dining and living spaces, allowing them to either share or transition their functions. Given the infrequent use of the television, it's tucked away in a dining room cabinet. Additionally, a retractable projection screen is mounted above the living room's book wall. The master bedroom offers a picturesque view of the mountains, inviting the daily pleasure of being roused by the morning's first light. To allow this light to flow into the dressing area, the bed and a central cabinet are strategically positioned, crafting multiple access points and fluid pathways.

設計師Jennifer發揮在香港設計商空累積的家具設計經驗，成就了茶几、花器、原石餐桌的美感雕塑，甚至廚房水磨石從檯面延伸至壁面、冷氣出風口的細節也都堅持自己設計。也善用工程餘料，比如剩餘的書牆水泥灌注為衛廁水磨石牆面；化妝檯面餘料切成方塊，重組為玄關花器；孩房書桌裁切自櫃體板材，結合廚房檯面餘料。在家具上的挑選也不妥協，為符合屋主審美要求，不少物件都是自行從海外進口，有來自芬蘭的實木餐椅、烏克蘭的高腳椅等等。「如果拿掉所有家飾品，這就是一個簡單的空間」Jennifer以質地堆疊出空間的深度與溫度，手感家飾於是成為獨特空間的靈魂。

Designer Jennifer taps into her extensive experience in furniture design garnered within the vibrant design scene of Hong Kong. This expertise shines through in her exquisite creations, from coffee tables and vases to natural stone dining tables. In a testament to her meticulous attention to detail, she seamlessly extended the terrazzo from the kitchen countertop to the walls, even taking personal charge of design elements like the air conditioner vents. Resourcefully, Jennifer repurposed construction leftovers: residual cement from the book wall found new life as a terrazzo bathroom wall; surplus from the makeup table was crafted into entrance vases; and the children's desk was cleverly fashioned from spare cabinet boards and kitchen countertop remnants. When it came to furniture, Jennifer made no compromises. To align with the homeowner's discerning tastes, numerous pieces—such as the solid wood dining chairs from Finland and bar stools from Ukraine—were directly imported. "Strip away all the decor, and you're left with a straightforward space," Jennifer remarks. However, through her strategic layering of materials and textures, she infuses the space with both depth and warmth, making tactile home decor the very soul of this distinctive interior.

Design Studio | NNEE Studio @nnee_studio

Photography | Yuchen Chao Photography @yuchenchao_studio