Residing in Hong Kong, one of the densest cities in the world, means that a 1,300-square-foot apartment is palatial.

Still, for FAME, designing this family residence meant that the space had to not only blend the husband and wife’s diverse aesthetic preferences. She wanted a sun-kissed, beachy glow reminiscent of her Southern California hometown, while he wanted a moody, cosmopolitan oasis—but it also had to allow the family room to move and grow.

FAME, a California-based architecture and interior design office led by Marina Bourderonnet and David Bruce Lee, took the organizational strategy of “framing” as the starting point for this apartment renovation. “The frames wrap the space in L shapes, resulting in this magnetic tension,” said Lee. These formal design interventions elevated what was originally a standard Hong Kong apartment defined by deep soffits, recessed lighting, and a closed kitchen and shaped it into a light and airy space with a natural flow.

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