HAO Design navigated the chasm between classic and contemporary design to complete this apartment in Pingtung City, Taiwan, for a conflicted family of four.
The Taiwanese studio was brought on board while the new-build apartment was in the pre-sale stage to design interiors that would satisfy both the Hsu parents and their older children.

The parents wanted a "classic" style for the 165-square-metre, three-bedroom home. The children's tastes veered towards the contemporary and eclectic.
To cater to their desires, HAO Design went for white walls with decorative panelling and cornices. The team also added an arch across a wide living-room window overlooking parkland.

"Even though the 'classic style' is typically associated with the complex and resplendent, we selected the spectacular view outside the window as our point of departure and gradually veered toward the decision to leave the entire interior space 'blank'," said HAO Design.
"We proposed to create an environment of serenity and comfort by employing pure white as the primary backdrop," the studio continued.
"To elegantly exhibit aspects of classical design, we utilised symbolic elements and simplified the complex lines by interpreting classical beauty with a modern approach."

The apartment is filled with touches that cater to each member of the family's personal tastes.
The boy's room is finished with leather and metal details, like belts holding up the bedhead. The girl's, ...