Bospad House / maa_architecture studio

This house is situated on a small trapezoidal plot in a wooded setting. The rear façade faces south. However, the veranda is completely cut off from the rest of the house. Its size and proportions make it difficult to fit into the space. The rest of the house needed to be completely renovated, in particular to adapt the spaces to the family's needs (the existing kitchen is old and very small!) and to give the house a more contemporary look. To achieve this, the existing veranda was demolished and a new extension built at the back of the house.

SoftPower is a visual allusion to sandbags - objects deeply rooted in the imagery of war zones and natural disasters. Typically used for urgent protection and defense, they symbolize fear, pressure, and resistance. But in this work, they are stripped of weight. Instead of sand - air. Instead of threat - silence.

Our reflection on commerce considers what kind of architecture and interior effect can be presented in a small courtyard located near the Guomao CBD in Beijing, enabling competition with the surrounding chain coffee brands and boutique coffee shops. The aim is not only to attract people but also to provide a space where they can linger, stay, and be willing to make repeat purchases. Therefore, we proposed the somewhat avant-garde idea of 'building a greenhouse in Beijing's CBD,' which incorporates a garden into the indoor relaxation area.

Today, the beauty market is no longer confined to simply decorating one's appearance. It has become a language of its own—revealing personal tastes, allowing one to encounter another side of oneself through diverse styles. Beauty now extends beyond external styling, evolving into a multifaceted culture that expresses identity, self-care, and one's way of life.