b' JUSTIN JIA , founder of FARNEAR DESIGN, embodies the spirit of a designer unafraid to cross bordersboth geographic and cultural. An FARNEAR DESIGN Justin Jia award-winning creative force in China, he has brought his vision to theUnited States with a mission to bridge East and West through designthat is at once refined, efficient, and deeply human. From reimagin- ing California spaces with the calm structure of Chinese aesthetics to introducing integrated systems that elevate speed and quality, Jias work Justin Jia reflects not only a mastery of craft but also a larger ambition: to createa dialogue between cultures and redefine what it means for design to FARNEAR DESIGN go global.What inspired the name FARNEAR DESIGN, and how does it JJ: FARNEARreflect your design philosophy? JJ:The name FARNEARcaptures our vision of bridging East and West.While we come from afarChinawe want to create designs that feel close and deeply personal for our clients here. It represents cultural dialogue and spatial connection.JJ: How do you blend elements of Chinese and Californianaesthetics in yourdesigns? JJ:I respect the calm, structured nature of Chinese spatial planning and combine it with Californias emphasis on light, openness, and nature. For example, we often use natural wood and stone, paired with minimalist JJ: lines and symbolic cultural references. As an award-winning designer in China, what inspired you toexpand to the U.S.?JJ:Design knows no borders, but culture and markets do. I wanted tobring our way of thinking about space, materials, and meaning to a more open and diverse context. The U.S. is a mature market that values bothcreativity and individualityperfect for exploring a dialogue between JJ: East and West. Youve mentioned design going global, quality going global, and industry going global. Could you elaborate on these threedimensions?JJ:Design going global means exporting our design philosophy and JJ: aesthetics. Quality going global refers to delivering our executionstandards and supply chain efficiency. And industry going globalis about creating partnerships and integrated systems that connect resources between China and the U.S.JJ: From your success in China to starting fresh in the U.S., how hasyour mindset shifted? JJ:Starting from scratch isnt failureits reinvention. In the U.S., I had to let go of my past titles and embrace the humility of being a beginner again. That clarity helped me focus on what truly makes us competitive. Grasse TownBJ Grasse Town, Beijing RenderingBALLIET + WANG LUXURY LIVING 39'