David Chang, Taiwanese-born Canadian Designer, founder of David Chang Design Associates (DCDA), registered professional members of NCIDQ, IDC, IIDA, ASID, SBID. He has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and residential interior design and management in Canada and China. David was educated both in the United States and Canada. Majored and received bachelor degree of interior design at both California state university long beach and Kwantlen polytechnic university in Vancouver British Columbia, and studied "Green Building and Community Sustainability Professional Certificate" at Harvard University. Deeply influenced by eastern and western culture, David emphasizes on attention to culture and history as source of inspiration thereby creating vitality and rich artistic essence for each project. Moreover, David's insistence of functionality creates soul in design, emphasize on the comfort of Interior space. Base on these philosophy, David's innovative works have won numerous design awards from Canadian designer associations and had been awarded each numerous recognition of accomplishments in Canada and has recently been awarded with international design and architecture awards in 2015 in the Global Residential Interior Design category by Design et al in London as well as the best residential project international design award in 2016 by Society of British Interior Design (SBID). In 1998, David established David Chang Design Studio which later in 2006 converted to David Chang Design Associates International (DCDA) in Vancouver, Canada, and set up offices in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Beijing in 2006 to provide exclusive upscale design services for top real estate developers and builders in China, and mainly focused on cities landmark projects. The interior design and space planning projects encompasses multiple fields such as luxury apartments, villas, sales centers, clubhouses, hotel, private bespoke residences.

Eminence Mansion Residential Show Home by David Chang Design Associates Intl This project has 3.3 meters height ceiling throughout, giving the residence a continuing elevated space of majesty and comfort. The ceiling has been deftly crafted to hold a hand made crystal chandelier, which hangs above the circular marble and wood inlaid coffee table in the living room. A similar chandelier with matching crystals resides above the dining table, establishing continuity from space to space. Sensuously rich materials have been combined for flooring patterns celebrating historical magnificence. A subtle and soft color palette was introduced to living room and dining room.

Chinoiserie Villa S3 Residential Show Home by David Chang Design Associates Intl This project uses simple neoclassical framework to build a space that merges Chinoiserie and Western Classic together. Some Chinoiserie elements are used such as the Huizhou architectural archway that connects the main hallway and living room. Texture rich travertine stone, with its calming and elegant color is used throughout the majority of the public area.

Runze Palace Residential Show Home by David Chang Design Associates Intl The show home introduces the space concept of the Empire style with vertical wall panelling and jamb details, profiling a spacious architectural structure, displaying the Empire power and glory. The overall design borrows eighteenth century luxury living style as a backdrop, where the oriental culture begins its influence in the western world. Many exquisite oriental decorative arts and interior architectural elements are integrated into the design such as traditional arts and craft called Beijing Cao style Kite, Tibetan Buddhism embroidery, and the golden Chinese painting on black lacquered.

Poly Garden Center To promote apartment sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl Poly Garden Presentation Center is situated in Zhaoqing at the west Pearl River Delta, 110 km northwest of Guangzhou. This is where the old and the new coalesce to create a new urbanized metropolitan city. The design was inspired by local culture derived from the Song Dynasty mixed with Corinthian classic architectural elements embedded into the noble background of the Pearl River. This facility was created as the presentation and sales center for the Poly Garden Residential High-rise project and is capable of accommodating hundreds of prospective purchasers.

Grand Influx Center To promote apartment sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl Balanced symmetry, bold clean architecture and cultural referencing are fused together in this 1460 square meters Presentation Sales Centre to captivate prospective purchasers. Artful contemporary duplications of iconic Ming Dynasty furniture, motifs and patterns are selectively distributed throughout the project, helping to establish “sense of place” geographically and historically.

Cafe FLO Taikooli Restaurant by David Chang Design Associates Intl Cafe Flo is located in Taikooli at Sanlitun District of Beijing and the mall itself is a must-see destination attraction for visitors, both domestically and internationally. The challenge was to create an inviting dining experience, with respect paid to the building’s existing imposing beams and columns. The color tones of this cafe were inspired by the elegance of bygone Napoleonic era Parisian blue and Brass gold. The overall design was base on the iconic French Art Deco style brasserie. The chandelier, with its honeycomb structure, can be traced back as a symbolic icon to Art Deco period.

Crystal Pavilion Facility for residents by David Chang Design Associates Intl Designated to serve the discerning Residents and their guests at the Crystal Pavilion Complex, the 4437 square meters Crystal Pavilion Clubhouse offers a sophisticated and cultured private club member experience. The client’s requirement to create an interior with a grand classical style but rooted in the cultural references of the ancient city of Hangzhou were realized by using the rare and venerable Ru Porcelain from the Song Dynasty as the ennobling inspiration.

Grasse Town S2 Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl The design concept is derived from country estate villas of the 18th century France complete with Corinthian capital, baseboard, and crown moulding. The soft colour palette from ivory to pastel was used in the entire villa to create an inviting and relaxing living environment while possessing a sense of luxury. Together with the French classical floral relief motif on the ceiling, Boiserie wall panels and Trompe-l’œil scenes that are displayed throughout the Interior space, these elegant interiors speak to the discerning buyers of this exclusive development.

F Bistronome Restaurant by David Chang Design Associates Intl As the night falls F Bistronome can be seen as a transparent jewel box elevated above the Central Business District in Beijing. Taking its place amongst the most glamorous of Beijing’s many fine dining spots, this restaurant pays homage to the Art Deco movement with its dynamic copper trusses, jewel dripped chandeliers and channel tufted seating. The gemstone colour scheme of sapphires set in gold are reflected within the mirror paneled columns and support F Bistronome ambience as a sophisticated jeweled crown of a restaurant.

Runze Palace B02 Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl The Runze Palace Show Villa adopts the classical European symmetry to achieve a ceremonial sense to the flow and layout within the villa. Dignity and grandeur have been fashioned throughout with the use of opening atriums and layered ceiling details. Statement pieces, like the brass framed mirror on the fireplace of the library, celebrate the specialness of each room but the colour palette is repeated for a tranquil transition. Natural light woods, beiges and soft pastels give the Runze Palace Villa a majestic illumination.

Loong Palace 340 Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl Loong Palace 340 Show Villa attests to being an upmarket and expensive project targeting the social elites. The Villa’s ambition was to be elegant and noble rather than elaborate and flamboyant. Uncomplicated but stately designs echo the Song Dynasty style where cultural depth is allowed to flourish. Peaceful colour tones of robin’s egg blue and creamy ivory frame delicious natural materials creating an aristocratic ambience throughout. Simple but timeless details of the Song Dynasty are discreetly reveled in every composition.

Toujours Belle Center Presentation and Sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl Located in Zhengzhou, the largest city of central China, Toujours Belle Sales Centre is intended to be the core of a new sophisticated residential complex. This projects covers approximately 2.9 million square meters that includes areas for retail and shops, creative culture venues, a theme park, educational institutions and healthcare facilities. The illustrious centre was inspired by the Empire style with its palatial spaces, domed ceilings and stately marble colonnades. Neoclassic motifs materialize in the details of the grand ceiling glass dome, window designs, railings and screens.

Times Paradise Presentation and Sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl Times Paradise Presentation and Sales Centre derives its inspiration from the humanistic spirit of Suzhou. This is represented by the integration of the ancient historical water culture into the flowing lines of crystal chandeliers, pooled ceiling coffers and cursive details and ornamentation. Flooring patterns, extracted from the shape of clouds, enact the exquisite motions of the long sleeves of dancers in Chinese history. Natural materials painted in delicate colours are counteracted with splashes of dynamic hues to delight prospective buyers.

The Royal Gifts French Architectural Show Flat by David Chang Design Associates Intl Eastern thoughts within the modern lifestyle would best describe the Royal French Show Flat. In the pursuit of low-profile luxury, Art Deco forms are used to create a romantic and tranquil spirit. The foyer, corridor, living room and dining room are all linked to form a unified functional space with abundant natural lighting and comfort. Tones in soft low contrast with the delicately selected materials create an elegant ambience of serenity.

Private Courtyard Clubhouse by David Chang Design Associates Intl The Private Country Club, located at 9 Dingzhang Lane in the Xichen District of Beijing, resides in a building that has inherited the history and culture of Beijing’s bygone days and is now called “the dragon eye”. Traditional Chinese architecture and detail are playfully intermeshed with fluid motion strokes inspired by the calligraphy culture. The essence of nature and the passion of ink dance playfully throughout the ceiling sculptures, carpet and wall designs and within the wall murals and artwork to remind us of the beauty within traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Heritage Estate Show Flat by David Chang Design Associates Intl The Beijing Heritage Estate Clubhouse sits in the core area of the CPD, Beijing, giving it an exclusivity due to the rarity of geographic and environmental advantages. This prestigious Clubhouse boast an eclectic assemblage of extraordinary pieces of traditional furniture, artwork and artifacts from European artisans. Many of these pieces borrowed their original inspirations from the Chinese culture that were appropriated during colonial periods and now fascinate the top clients from China and abroad.

Lanting Pavilion Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl Nestled on the east bank of Yangcheng Lake, the Lanting Pavilion Show Villa was designed to express harmony within the landscape and to be refreshing to the mind and body. The property is built in the traditional Suzhou garden style to highlight the beauty of local culture. The interior’s modern, minimalistic design is rewarded with nature’s materials of wood, marble and leather then quiet statements of Chinese symbols are sowed within the screening, floor patterns and door details.

Tang Villa A show home by David Chang Design Associates Intl Tang Villa A is the show home for a 128 imperial court style villas project. The project reinterprets the Tang Dynasty’s neighbourhood system of walled courtyard houses. Adopting the famed imperial Qianlong Garden courtyard house letter “I” shape, each villa features nestled courtyard that provide both prestige living and complete privacy. Details throughout the Tang Villa A reflect its inherited history through the use of classic Chinoiserie details and noble materials installed in traditional arrangement.

China North Island Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl Located in the center of a 520,000 square meters lake area of the Tianjing city center, this China North Island Show Villa is nestled in a much sought-after ecological environment. American neoclassical architectural style dominate the layout and detailing for this villa but are subdued and personalized by the refreshing white colour backdrop throughout. The colour scheme is then personalized with the sprinkling of silver and gold ubiquitously.

The Palace Show Flat by David Chang Design Associates Intl As an upscale residential community, The Palace Show Flat, right at the center of Central Business District, Beijing, enjoys geographical advantage and easy accesses to top level facilities. This project represents a masterpiece among upscale apartments in CBD for the leadership class. This flat ideates art as the guiding principal for design and every space observes this principal fully with a masterfully curated art collection. Inspiration for the detailing throughout the interiors is derived from the Chinese character “Happiness” and its variants make appearances in many details.

La Vita E Bella Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl Melding western and eastern styles, La Vita E Bella Show Villa transitions the contemporary with the historical in the spirit of this era. Traditional Chinese details like spun silk flowers and birds wallpaper in the master bedroom sit juxtaposition with contemporary western furnishing. Overall forms, walls and spatial structures are govern by western sensibilities with gentle reminders of Chinese traditions through the use of classical banisters, metal thread on the walls and symmetrical carved screens.

Brother Fortune 180 Luxury Showflat by David Chang Design Associates Intl The design of this project shows the care and consideration for the owner. The style design extracts natural elements such as landscape and scenery on the basis of strong Chinese style, which makes the whole space have the dynamic feeling of traveling far away from the moon, and makes people feel as if they are in the artistic conception of the classical Kunqu Opera with ink-splashing mountains and waters as the background.

Brother Fortune T Fourplex Showflat by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Baotou City, China. Baotou is the homonym of Mongolian "Baoketu", which means "where there are deer", is an important hub connecting North China and Northwest China, and also a communication hub between the nomadic culture of the northern grasslands and the farming culture of the Central Plains. This project adopts the principle of dynamic and static zoning to clarify the functional attributes of each area so as not to disturb each other.

West Coast Center Presentation Sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Guangdong, China. The interior decoration style is based on the European style framework. It has deep Chinese ink and wash calligraphy. The color highlights the halo effect of black, white and grey. It is like ink dropping on rice paper to create a sense of penetration. The structure shows the vigorous beauty of Chinese traditional calligraphy art. The lines are smooth and symmetrical, broad and vigorous, and a calm and elegant aristocrat.

Brother Fortune Center Sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Baotou City, China. Baotou is an important hub connecting North China and Northwest China, and also a communication hub between the nomadic culture of the northern grasslands and the farming culture of the Central Plains. In the design of this project, it highlights the sense of breadth that complements the location of the project, the impression of vast grassland with the sense of space, the feeling of river with the modelling structure, and the calmness, solemnity and orderliness of the breeder.

Sanbao Yacht Interior by David Chang Design Associates Intl As a luxury yacht project, the space highlights the rounded shape that corresponds to the appearance of the yacht. The entire interior is constructed with a circular surface, which conveys a feeling of embracing the yacht, sky and ocean. The yacht seems to be a glowing and delicate glass ball floating on the ocean. The overall design is refreshing in color.

Red Star Yacht Interior by David Chang Design Associates Intl As a luxury yacht project, the flowing feeling of stone pattern and ocean complement each other. The design of space modelling highlights the smooth convex surface which corresponds to the appearance of yacht, and combines the two characteristics of "moving" and "quiet" in space design, highlighting a kind of extreme feeling and supremacy far away from land and without restraint, while the introduction of fierce and bold color and animal pattern in individual space also releases. Release wild and unruly energy factors.

SQ Rehabilitation Physcially Challenge Patient by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Beijing, China. While highlighting the functional connection in the spatial layout, it creates an open, free, relaxed and relaxed medical atmosphere. As a rehabilitation hospital, the design style breaks through the inherent pattern and runs through the whole process with theme story clues. It not only has the future scientific and technological sense of space travel, but also is full of the illusion of magic world that attracts children.

Loong Palace B Luxury Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located near the Xishan Mountain in Beijing, China. Its elegant style and detail make people feel as if they were in the landscape painting scrolls of the Song Dynasty in China thousands of years ago. Looking at their designs, they all resemble the rulers of Song Dynasty paintings, with neat composition, accurate shape, delicate, natural style, realistic and freehand brush strokes, and rich colors, highlighting the luxurious, rich and prosperous space artistic conception, and embellishing the elegant taste of literati and doctor in detail crafts.

Brother Fortune 160 Luxury Showflat by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Baotou City, China. Baotou is the homonym of Mongolian "Baoketu", which means "where there are deer", is an important hub connecting North China and Northwest China, and also a communication hub between the nomadic culture of the northern grasslands and the farming culture of the Central Plains. The design elements absorb the essence of local Mongolian culture and embellish it. It is simple and elegant.

Cafe La Rosee Casual Dining by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in the famous commercial district of Beijing, China. As a restaurant project, its functional zones are natural and smooth. It uses the lines of walls, roofs and floors as a natural guide to distinguish the two sides of the restaurant from the combination of dining places, space shapes and shop names. It has a clear and moving feeling in the morning and awakens the sense of diners. The droplet type of ceiling lamp also brings unique style features to the restaurant and increases the guests'appetite for meals.

Tianrun Art Palace Luxury Penthouse Residence by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Beijing, China. The interior decoration style is based on the British style, reflecting the classic Europa style, while adding some Oriental aesthetic and design strokes. The overall space stereoscopic sense is prominent, with geometric lines and European unique overlap as decoration, good color contrast, quiet and elegant, with Western traditional aesthetic atmosphere.

La Croyance Luxury Show Villa by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Beijing, China. The interior decoration style looks like a long ink roll of Chinese paintings. Linglong, glittering, elegant and delightful, revealing a soothing and graceful Lyric brushwork, using materials and color matching and creating a delicate sense of quality, the overall space not only has the clear feeling of ink halo dye, but also has the meticulous luster of traditional Chinese silk embroidery culture.

Crown Avenue Center Presentation Sales by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Beijing, China. The overall space atmosphere and the use of color and brush strokes have the artistic conception and temperature of ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting. The interior decoration style highlights a refined literati realm. The space shapes both a calm character and a super-dusty attitude, and creates a clear artistic atmosphere, giving people a space for reverie.

Crown Avenue B1 Luxury Showflat by David Chang Design Associates Intl The project is located in Beijing, China. The overall space atmosphere is crystal clear, elegant and dignified. It is the treasure of material in the prosperous times. It is the beautiful star-chipping of the prosperous capital. The design of stone patterns and details highlights a sense of movement and adds a little vitality to the static space. At the same time, the design inspiration of the ship type also creates a luxurious dream of living at home.

Loong Palace 480 Residential by David Chang Design Associates Intl This Show-villa is dominated by modern style with the integration of culture and art to neutralize the austere sense of modern style. Using straight lines with a sense of freedom to build the outline in the space, and integrating with arc lines, the element of the page is adopted throughout the main space. This is a dynamic land representing China's emerging technology and cultural power, and it is located in a beautiful environment, which is famous for producing royal rice specially supplied to the west of Beijing since ancient times.

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