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Piren is a residential architecture project. The spaces intertwine and define the usable zones of the house. Natural materials were used in the implementation. Wood, stone and glass can be found on different levels. Details masking the technical infrastructure of the building were individually designed. Passages and glass walls allow optical contact with the surroundings.
When life enters the retirement stage, bid farewell to the busy workplace, and the accumulated wisdom and life experience often require a more stable and introverted living environment. The most important task of the designer is to integrate the personality and temperament of the occupants into the living space. This case is designed with calmness and modesty, and the details are thoughtfully conceived for the possible needs of the following decades.
Back to One's True Nature, a duplex residence a couple shares with their mother, features a design that maximizes the layout's openness and brightness. Hallways dividing the space are reduced, and the main and secondary flows are configured based on functional needs. Thus the space becomes a container of life centering on its dwellers' daily habits and needs and is divided into the main and secondary domains that encompass both a private area for personal use and a shared section for the family to interact.
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Image of Spirit is a residential interior design for a house of 920 square meters in the western suburbs of Chengdu. The courtyard is used to organize daily life and to balance internal and external space. A waterscape at the entrance courtyard and indoor lighting connect the ceremonial hall with the outdoors. Natural materials are used, including metal plates, dark wood and wide blank walls, which keep the public areas simple and calm. A family elevator improves vertical movement, and the service entrance is kept apart from the family circulation route.
Wabi Sabi is a residential interior design for a home of 100 square meters in Taichung City, Taiwan. The plan is horizontal, and a slightly raised floor separates the living room from the dining room. Solid walls are avoided, so daylight reaches deep into the interior. Grayscale paints extend across the walls and ceilings, and the wall finishes are applied by hand with a trowel for a simple, recessed feel. The home contains an entrance, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Doors sit flush with the walls to keep the space calm.
The Warm Days is a residential interior design for a family home of 130 square meters. The scheme is based on harmonious and restrained tones with wooden materials. A movable dining table is matched with a kitchen island and shaped by a smooth curved line. A sliding door closes the kitchen while keeping the interior open and light. The clear height difference between beams and columns is resolved with sloped forms. In the master bedroom, the headboard panel uses an imitation water mold material, combined with dark green flannel and titanium-plated metal.
Sandy Beach is the interior design of a beach villa in Qingdao, China. The home covers 450 square meters across two floors and a basement, and serves a family of four as a second residence for vacation and leisure. Functional areas are kept open rather than strictly divided, which creates a large and relaxed spatial scale. The main materials are wood flooring, slate and latex paint. Terrazzo brick in black with white particles is laid on the lower level. Large French windows bring daylight into the basement.
The project is a 105 square meters residential house in Taipei. The concept of this project is a hug, which the design team wants to deliver a feeling of welcoming home. Therefore, the low saturation color is applied to create a calm look and Titanium plated stainless steel is partly used to embellish the space. The design of arch shape not only reduces the visual stress but also increases the safety for the family members. Last but not least, the overall space is designed in a light color tone which the design team hopes the family members could feel the warm and elegant atmosphere.
Living Naturally is the interior design of a four-floor villa in Tainan, Taiwan, shared by three generations of one family. Modern style is combined with Japanese design techniques, and natural materials such as plain surfaces and stacked wood create a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The outer walls are solid to protect privacy, while large windows face the inner garden. Glass partitions, including a floor-to-ceiling glass wall behind the sofa, extend daylight and open views. A sliding glass door between the living room and the dining room can be opened or closed as needed.
Warm Day is a residential interior design for a four-story house in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The interior area is about 446 square meters. The calm hotel style combines natural marble and solid wood veneer with simple and clean lines. A muted palette of black, gray and white creates a restrained atmosphere under soft light. Each floor has a defined function. The garage and entry hall are on the first floor, the public area on the second floor, and the bedrooms on the third and fourth floors. Private and public spaces are clearly separated.
Urban Serenity is a residential interior design for a 96 square meter apartment in Taipei City. The layout connects the communal areas in an open and coherent way to support interaction between household members. The living room features horizontal shelving, and the dining wall is finished with imitation stone material. Grey wood tones are combined with white elements and varied textures, while lighting creates a delicate layering of light and shadow. Custom storage and lightweight materials, used for elements such as the television cabinet, keep the private areas calm and the space open.
Inspired by the Chinese Heritage of the resident, the space was design specifically to cater to the idea of merging the old and the new. Allowing the collection of the timeless pieces to flow together harmoniously in a space. Besides beautifully arranged selected furniture, elements of Feng Shui is also added in the mix to better enhance the rooms with prosperity, never-ending supply of goodness and total authority.