Rooted in the legacy of the Forbidden City and brought to life by renowned international design studio Yabu Pushelberg,
MuLi·MuWai, a premium Chinese lifestyle brand, presents a masterpiece within a nearly 500-year-old siheyuan in Beijing—
a poetic living space where tradition is inherited, art is connected, and technology merges seamlessly with human connection.
This is MuLi·MuWai · The Forbidden City · Yuan Residence.

A MuLi sculpture welcomes guests in quiet dignity,
while a nearby metal screen reflects the imagery of the Great Wall—
a visual dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Discreet yet intentional, Occhio spotlights cast focused beams onto curated elements,
preserving the solemn presence of Imperial heritage while transforming static display into a living narrative through light and shadow.

Surrounding the grand hall, the third courtyard becomes a private sanctuary.
Within this tranquil enclosure, MuLi·MuWai · The Forbidden City · Yuan Residence presents a private dining space and a leisure lounge.
The ritual of shared meals around a round table reflects the harmony between traditional family values and spatial design.

“一個好的室內設計不是僅依賴家具、裝飾或窗簾；它取決於建築空間和室內設計元素之間的交流。”

“A great interior doesn’t rely on the furnishings, the décor, or the drapery; it relies on how well the architecture of the space and the interior design elements speak to one another.”

"燈具可能是任何環境中最具變革性的元素。它能照亮和激發我們的活力，真正的塑造了我們對周圍環境的體驗」弗拉尼根解釋道。

“Lighting is perhaps the single most transformative element in any environment. Its power to illuminate and animate—literally—shapes how we experience our surroundings,” Flanigan explains.

一個空間可以透過適當的照明完全改變。我建議將照明類型分層，以便您可以根據您的任務和一天中的時間調整房間的亮度。根據房間的需要，我結合了嵌入式燈、吊墜燈和壁燈等等，所以氣氛可以隨著開關的翻轉而改變。

A space can be completely transformed with proper lighting. I recommend layering lighting types so you can adjust the room’s brightness depending on your task and the time of day. I incorporate recessed lights, pendants, and wall lights, etc., so the atmosphere can change with the flip of the switch.

我們每個人都有一個獨特的、原始的特徵來表達我們的個性和標誌我們的身份。可能是我們笑的方式或眉毛的怪癖讓我們變得獨特而難忘。我們在家裡也需要這樣的東西──一種能明確確立個性品質的特質。它可能是一幅引人注目的繪畫或雕塑。也許它是一個漂浮的樓梯，似乎穿過一個寧靜的入口大廳向上漂浮，或者是一個由非凡材料精心製作的物體，它令人驚嘆。

Each and every one of us has a distinct, original trait that expresses our personality and marks our identity. It might be the way we laugh or the quirk of an eyebrow that makes us unique and unforgettable. We all need something like this in our homes as well—a feature that establishes an unmistakable quality of individuality. It might be a striking painting or sculpture. Perhaps it’s a floating staircase that appears to levitate upward through a serene entrance hall or an object so exquisitely crafted from extraordinary material that it inspires wonder.

「我在新奧爾良長大，我確信那是我對美好事物的熱情的發源地。這座精緻、歷史悠久、獨具特色的城市所孕育的創新精神一直激勵著我。熱帶氣候、風景如畫的建築和另類的生活方式是我無盡的靈感源泉。”

“I grew up in New Orleans and I’m sure that's where my passion for beautiful things was born. I’ve always been inspired by the creative spirit that gave birth to this exquisite, historic and unique city. The tropical climate, the picturesque architecture and the off-beat way of life are an unending source of inspiration to me.”

賈科梅蒂也是如此，他也對我的設計美學產生了巨大的影響。他的家具和照明是古典現代藝術的極致。我第一次在巴黎畢卡索博物館看到他的石膏照明燈飾，我感覺到了地球在震動。

The same is true for Giacometti, who has also been a huge influence on mydesign acsthetic. His furniture and lighting are the ultimate in classicallyinspired modernism.The first time I saw his plaster lighting in the Picasso Museum in Paris,I felt the Earth move.

我們相信手工燈具的改變力量。深深尊重工匠製作的傳統，創造精湛工藝和持久美麗的燈飾是我們的使命。我們的藝術家將古老的技術與現代感結合在一起，陶醉於製作過程，從而產生了我們所熟知的美麗燈光。

We believe in the transformative power of hand crafted lighting. Deeply respectful of the tradition of artisan made objects, it is our mission to create lighting of exquisite craftsmanship and lasting beauty.Marrying age old techniques with a modern sensibility, our artists revel in the crafting process which results in the beautiful lighting we are known for.

In the lounge, the Mito largo floor lamp defines intimate zones with light,
while the nearby Luna parete wall fixture echoes softly—
subtly dividing the tea space and dining area, while maintaining an invisible connection.

At MuLi·MuWai · The Forbidden City · Yuan Residence,
light is more than illumination—it is a medium that bridges history and modernity.
Occhio connects German engineering precision with Eastern philosophy,
presenting nothing short of a Renaissance of Light.

—Talia 塔莉婭系列—

—Christa 克里斯塔系列—