Dezeen promotion: New World Development has completed a Hong Kong housing project designed to cater to a new generation of sophisticated urbanites, with interiors that celebrate art, craft, food and local heritage.
Entrepreneur Adrian Cheng of New World Development worked with Japanese interior design company Simplicity and architect Thomas Cheung Kong-Yeung to design Bohemian House, which is located at Des Voeux Road, in Hong Kong's Western district.

Historically this district has been associated with family-run businesses selling the dried seafood and other ingredients integral to traditional local cuisine. But in recent years the area has seen an influx of western-style coffee shops, art galleries and independent boutiques.
The design team hoped to capture this legacy of culinary and cultural fusion, by creating homes that are "tailor-made for urban bohemians".
"Hong Kong's western district is a very tight-knit community brought together by the famous and aromatic Dried Seafood Street," said Cheng.
"With Bohemian House we are showcasing this unique local food culture in the concept, design and facilities."

One of the building's key features are the Artisan Kitchen and the Alfresco Cooking spaces. These shared cooking facilities are designed to allow residents to share their cooking traditions and knowledge with their neighbours and friends.
The developer believes this will foster an informal sense of community spirit in the buildin...