Projects · Chengdu, China
Chengdu, China
Private Residence
Design Consultancy · Procurement
Italian Modern
What the space asked for
A Chengdu residence wanting understated, graceful luxury — composed and never ornate, in the Italian spirit of bella figura: beauty through proportion, balance and ease.
The thinking, made material
A light, neutral palette of warm whites, ivory, soft beige, greige and pale stone, accented with champagne gold and brushed brass. Furniture is sculptural yet lightweight — clean Italian-modern silhouettes without visual heaviness. Materials are used in subtle expression: light marble and travertine, polished plaster and microcement, soft-finished natural wood. Daylight is maximised with sheer drapery and open layouts.
What the space became
Airy, timeless and composed — minimal detailing, maximum precision. Elegance that feels effortless because every decision was deliberate.
Luxury kept understated and natural, never dramatic or ornate; spaces feel composed and graceful, reflecting the Italian philosophy of bella figura — beauty through proportion, balance and ease.
Warm whites, ivory, soft beige, greige, pale stone and sand tones, occasionally accented with muted champagne-gold and brushed-brass metallics or soft earth hues, for an airy and timeless atmosphere.
Furniture with clean lines and gentle curves drawn from Italian modernism — sculptural yet lightweight silhouettes without visual heaviness.
High-end Italian materials in subtle expression: light-toned marble and travertine, polished plaster and microcement, natural wood with soft finishes.
Layouts maximise daylight with sheer drapery, reflective surfaces and openness, so light becomes a defining element — softening materials and highlighting craftsmanship. Minimal detailing, maximum precision.
This is a commercial project presented as part of TDA Singapore’s portfolio of workplace, commercial or hospitality interior design work.
TDA provides design consultancy, interior design, project management and procurement support, depending on the project scope.
Yes. TDA develops design approaches around the existing architecture, operational requirements, brand character and intended user experience of each space.
TDA is based in Singapore and undertakes selected commercial and hospitality projects in Singapore and internationally.
