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20 Oct 2025

Building with Balance: How Feng Shui is Shaping the Future of Design

Building with Balance: How Feng Shui is Shaping the Future of Design

The construction industry is experiencing a quiet transformation — one that’s not just about innovation in materials or technology, but about rethinking how spaces feel. As wellness and cultural awareness take centre stage in design, ancient philosophies like Feng Shui are being reinterpreted for the modern world. Once seen as a niche practice, Feng Shui is now influencing how architects, builders and developers approach spatial harmony, wellbeing and the human experience of space.

In this conversation, we explore how Feng Shui principles are shaping contemporary construction, why diversity in design thinking matters, and how women are leading this shift towards more balanced and inclusive built environments.

To gain deeper insight, we spoke with Feng Shui Master Jane Langof — founder of Feng Shui Concepts and one of our Women & Diversity in Construction Ambassadors — about her journey, the evolving role of women in the industry, and how design can genuinely enhance the way we live and work.

 

jane headshotAbout Jane Langof

Jane Langof is an award-winning Feng Shui Master and founder of Feng Shui Concepts, based in Sydney. Since 2008, she has collaborated with architects, builders, designers and developers to integrate authentic Feng Shui into contemporary design. Her work focuses on creating spaces that enhance wellbeing, optimise energy flow and add property value. Jane’s work includes residential, commercial and hospitality projects across Australia and internationally, and she is an accredited Feng Shui Master with the International Feng Shui Association in Singapore.

Journey into the Industry

What first inspired you to pursue a career in construction and property design, and how did Feng Shui become such a central part of your work?

“I didn’t start my career in design — I began in accounting, working long hours in Sydney’s corporate world. It was a logical path, but not an inspiring one. After my first child was born, an encounter with a psychic completely changed my trajectory. She told me my future was in interior design and Feng Shui — and I loved the idea.”

“When I began studying, it felt like a calling from destiny. Feng Shui brought together my analytical background with creativity and purpose. I launched Feng Shui Concepts in 2008 and later became accredited through the International Feng Shui Association in Singapore. Today, I collaborate with property owners, architects, builders and developers to integrate Traditional Feng Shui into the design process — aligning energy, aesthetics and commercial intent to create spaces that not only feel exceptional but also enhance property value and appeal.”

Feng Shui Meets Construction

How do you see Feng Shui principles influencing modern design and construction practices, especially as wellbeing becomes a bigger priority in development projects?

“The industry is moving to designing for how spaces make people feel and Feng Shui plays an important part in that shift. It’s not about superstition — it’s about understanding how energy flows through a building and how that influences mood, mindset and motivation. When applied correctly, Feng Shui complements good design. It guides how light, layout and circulation support comfort and engagement. Developers are recognising that spaces designed with this approach create a stronger emotional connection with buyers and add tangible value.”

“To realise its full potential, we first need to move past the misconceptions and the misrepresentation that occurs in my industry — and bring Feng Shui back to its authentic, traditional foundations.”

Diversity in Design Thinking

How can embracing diverse cultural perspectives, such as Feng Shui, help broaden the industry’s approach to design, inclusion, and user experience?

“When Feng Shui is incorporated into a project, it brings a deeper level of cultural awareness to the design process. Many of my clients appreciate knowing it’s been considered because it acknowledges and respects their heritage. That sense of inclusion creates trust — and it’s something buyers and occupants respond to.”

“In a multicultural market, acknowledging diverse values through design gives projects a broader appeal. It helps teams create environments that feel considered and culturally aware — which can strengthen engagement and market interest.”

Women Leading Change

What role do female professionals play in redefining what success looks like across the property and construction sectors today?

“Women are redefining what success looks like in construction and design. We bring perspective, empathy and emotional intelligence — qualities that strengthen collaboration and improve results.”

“In Feng Shui, balance creates flow and harmony, and the same applies to leadership. When there’s a mix of voices and ways of thinking, the industry moves forward with more creativity and insight.”

The Wellness Economy

With design and wellbeing now so closely linked, where do you see the biggest opportunities for collaboration between the construction industry and the global wellness movement?

“With the wellness industry booming, design and construction are increasingly focused on how spaces make people feel. Feng Shui provides a practical framework for achieving that. It considers how the placement of key elements, the flow of movement and the balance of materials influence how people feel and function within a space. When incorporated early in the design process, it helps to maximise energy flow and adds long-term value to a project.”

“As the wellness economy continues to grow, collaboration between design, construction and wellbeing specialists will become even more important. The next evolution of great design is about creating spaces that feel as good as they look.”

 

As the lines between design, wellbeing and cultural awareness continue to blur, conversations like these remind us of the power of perspective. Integrating Feng Shui into construction isn’t about tradition for tradition’s sake; it’s about designing spaces that feel balanced, purposeful and emotionally engaging. By championing diversity in thought and experience, industry leaders like Jane Langof are helping shape a future where innovation and intuition coexist.

A key takeaway from our discussion is that when we build with balance in mind, blending function, feeling and cultural respect, we create environments that not only stand the test of time but also genuinely support the people who inhabit them.

A heartfelt thank you to Jane for sharing her insights, experience and passion for bringing harmony and authenticity to modern design.

 

Connect with Jane on LinkedIn, Instagram & on her website.

 

 
 

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