Gao Wen'an's personal anecdotes
The originator of cross-border development
When Gao Wen'an was admitted to college, he chose architecture through the elimination method, but he was destined to become an interior designer because he was full of enthusiasm for life. Man, he doesn’t want to make buildings that are attractive on the outside but lack attitude towards life inside. Gao Wen'an, who returned to China to start his own business, became the only designer at that time who had both architectural design and interior design. He is also the first designer in Hong Kong to endorse a brand. Real Estate Legend
In the mid-1990s, Hong Kong's property market was in a downturn, but a residential area designed by Gao Wen'an created a miracle in the real estate industry - four days before the opening, a large number of people lined up all night long to wait to buy. On the opening day, 1,500 houses were sold out in half a day. The reason is that in the Hong Kong real estate industry at that time, any house listed with the name Gao Wen'an was a symbol of guaranteed price appreciation. The value of a house designed by Gao Wen'an could often increase several times or even more than ten times! This record has not yet been broken, which shows Gao Wen'an's status in the industry. The Top Ten Charming Men in Hong Kong
If one hadn't known Gao Wen'an's age, no one would have guessed that he was already in his seventies if he looked at his Schwarzenegger-like muscles. He was deviant. He took photos in his 50s and was still naked. In his 60s, he tried to lose weight and persisted longer than anyone else. In the new millennium, he was selected as one of the "Top Ten Charming Men" by Hong Kong media, and the number of votes he received once exceeded that of idol stars of the same period. It can be said that he is a veritable "Hong Kong charming gentleman". The person who designed "Moonlight"
The famous Hong Kong lyricist Huang Zhan once said that the three characters of Gao Wen'an are synonymous with good taste in Hong Kong. Once again, Gao Wen'an invited Huang Zhan to dinner in Thailand. He went out to check out the spots in the afternoon and decided to have a candlelight dinner at the beach. Where would the table look best? Some people think that it is enough to place it on the beach so that you can see the waves, but Gao Wen'an thinks it is not enough. He found a rock. Through the cracks in the rock, you can see the distant view of the sea, and listen to the sound of the waves on the back of the rock, which is more layered. feel. At dusk, I just saw the moon rising from the horizon through the cracks in the rocks. This scene comes as a surprise to my friends. Huang Zhan said: "Gao Wen'an, you arranged a dinner, even the position of the moonlight." No one in the house I designed was divorced
Gao Wen'an said that although I don't understand Feng Shui, the house I designed No one is divorced. Once, he made a plan in Hong Kong, and the owner came to see a Feng Shui master. The Feng Shui master asserted, "The designer has obviously received guidance from an expert." Gao Wen'an himself said that the secret is: "Use life itself to create space, use the relationship between people, and configure the functions of space and home well." He believes that home design should take care of everyone in the home, such as every room he designs. There is a piece of transparent glass between the room-type kitchen and the living room. Gao Wen'an said, "Generally at home, the wife cooks, and the husband and the children sit on the sofa in the living room reading newspapers or watching TV. With this piece of glass, the husband will be able to see his wife busy while cooking, a kind of affectionate feeling. Love will arise spontaneously." It can be said that Gao Wen'an is truly the master of the art of life who knows how to put people first. The first person to trade and renovate an ancient castle in China
In 2013, Gao Wen'an purchased Crawfordton Castle in Scotland and immediately spent a huge amount of money to develop a renovation plan, becoming the first person to trade and renovate an ancient castle in China. Covering an area of nearly 140,000 square meters, Crawfordton is adjacent to the English capital Edinburgh and Prince Charles' castle. It was owned by the aristocratic Clayton family in the 17th century. It is reported that the first phase of the renovation project of the castle has been completed, and the whole process was recorded and broadcast by the British BBC. "I will restore the castle while bringing out traditional Chinese culture. As early as the Silk Road, the world has been touched by the ancient Chinese civilization. , I want to make this castle a place for cultural exchange between China and the West again, and I want both my country and foreigners to see that I have the ability to do this well. I can find suitable castles from all over the world. "Restore it and transform it," said Gao Wen'an, the first person in the Chinese castle reconstruction business.