Core Insights - Beike is restructuring real estate development through its new business unit "Beihome," which focuses on early-stage development services such as land acquisition, design, and positioning, diverging from its traditional transaction-based services [3][4] - The establishment of Beihome is driven by the need to leverage data and technology to transform the real estate development process, especially in the context of the rise of AI [3][4][17] - Beihome's first independent project, "Beichen S1," aims to validate its C2M (Customer to Manufacturer) model and enhance its understanding of real estate development [5][6] Project Overview - Beichen S1 was acquired for 1.076 billion yuan, located in a prime area of Chengdu, with a planned construction area of 39,443.68 square meters [6][8] - The project is designed to be a benchmark rather than a profit-driven venture, emphasizing innovative design and high construction costs exceeding 30,000 yuan per square meter [8][9] - Beihome has implemented advanced technology and design elements, including over 310 smart system points and a diverse range of over 200 plant species to create a unique living environment [9][11] Development Philosophy - Beihome's approach contrasts with traditional real estate development by focusing on user experience and customer needs rather than solely on profitability [13][20] - The company aims to create a new model where the quality of living is prioritized over sales performance, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer demands [13][20] - The development process incorporates extensive data collection and user feedback, ensuring that customer needs are central to the design and execution of projects [19][20] Strategic Positioning - Beihome does not aim to become a traditional developer but rather a partner that enhances developers' capabilities through customer insights and data-driven solutions [21][23] - The company recognizes the limitations of traditional developers in understanding customer needs and aims to fill this gap by leveraging its extensive data network [21][23] - By adopting a collaborative model, Beihome seeks to scale its impact significantly beyond what could be achieved through self-operated projects alone [23]