Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2024
Chen Home Residential
- A' Design Award 2024 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: XY Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 11,168
- Verification code DCD42B313C · Verify this award
About Chen Home Residential
The Chen home transformed the old building into a modern house, using hollow bricks, squeezed stones and gray aluminum grilles to create a transparent and private house. Indoors, wood veneer, earth-colored tiles, paints and other local materials are used, which are environmentally friendly and show regional characteristics. The design line is simple, presenting the desire for real life, and creating a warm and personalized living space, Reflect the exquisiteness of life from simplicity and comfort.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The theme of this design is to transform the old brick dormitory of more than 50 years into a modern house, with the goal of revitalizing the old house. Renovated old houses usually retain their original charm while incorporating modern elements to achieve balance. This combination of old and new adds depth and richness to aesthetics, combining the nostalgia of the past with modern convenience and style.
The exterior of the building is made of square cement hollow bricks, squeaks and dark gray aluminum grilles, outlining a 12-meter-long and 2-storey facade. The overall color scheme maintains harmony with the surrounding environment, creating an open and private modern house, with the tone in harmony with the surrounding environment. It is hoped that similar situations of nearby or surrounding buildings and indoor spaces can be revitalized, not only for reconstruction, but also for revitalizing old houses and solving the urban aesthetics of the old city. By improving the urban landscape, it not only improves the scenery of the city, but also improves the quality of people's living conditions through indoor improvement.
The indoor space expresses the real desire for life with simple design lines, hoping to present a relaxed, free and secluded lifestyle, without publicity and overemphasis on design, and presenting the most real life desire with the most concise design lines.
The first floor is a public space, providing entertainment, dining and communication functions for family and friends. The open design increases the atmosphere and spaciousness of the space. The dark wood veneer wall and the beige stone bar form a theme, and the movement line of the back font makes the space more transparent and has some sense of ceremony. The separate design of the bath and toilet meets the needs of the host and the guests. The tone integrates the natural and harmonious atmosphere, and integrates with the scenery outside the window, so that people can live with nature in an elegant manner.
It is hoped that the similar situation of nearby or surrounding buildings and indoor spaces can be revitalized. Chen Home is not only the reconstruction, but also the conditions to revitalize the old houses and solve the urban aesthetic problems in the old city. By improving the urban landscape, Chen Home not only improves the scenery of the city, but also improves the quality of people's living conditions through indoor improvement. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Two floors of the building with an indoor area of 225 square meters
- Tags
- house, Modern, Residence, Nature, Space design, Low-key, Luxury, Rustic and simple, interior design
- Production Technology
- Aluminum plate: Find local suppliers and purchase locally produced aluminum materials to support the local economy and reduce transportation energy consumption.
Stone: Use the stone of the local origin, which not only conforms to the regional characteristics, but also reduces the impact of long-distance transportation on the environment.
Lumber: Choose to use the wood obtained from the local sustainably managed forest to ensure that the wood source is legal and environmentally friendly.
Tiles and paints of earth color: choose tiles and paints based on natural earth color, which can be integrated into the local natural environment and also bring people a comfortable and warm feeling.
By using these local materials to practice the principle of local materials, show the local style and characteristics of the Chen family, and have a positive impact on the environment and community.
The overall spatial tone adopts a natural and harmonious atmosphere, without publicity and overemphasis on design, using the simplest design lines to present the most real desire for life. - Design Challenge
- By revitalizing nearby or surrounding buildings and indoor spaces, we can meet the challenges of residential buildings and population aging. This revitalization work not only includes reconstruction, but also injects new vitality into the old house and solves the urban aesthetics of the old city. By improving the urban landscape, we can not only improve the appearance of the city, but also improve people's living conditions through indoor improvement. In this way, we can achieve the goal of good city and good life.
- Project Duration
- The construction of the Chen home began in April 2022 and was completed in Taipei in December 2022.
- Operation Flow
- In the renovated appearance design, the courtyard is re-stacked with square cement bricks to create visual interest, and provides holes for the placement of succulent plants, making the courtyard more lively and breaking the original cold cement brick wall. The railing on the second floor uses a square tube aluminum grille, which uses different arrangements to form a sense of rhythm. It is not only used as a railing, but also a part of the building facade. Like the coat of the building, it is transparent and protects the privacy of people indoors, creating a faint sense of beauty.
- Research
- During the renovation process, it is very important to incorporate sustainable and energy-saving features into this 50-year-old building. Because Chen Home is located near the mountainous area, municipal utility pipelines (such as gas and sewage pipes) cannot reach the area. In order to solve the energy problem, a heat pump water heater system was implemented. The system eliminates the demand for gas canisters by providing daily hot water, which helps to improve the long-term water supply problems faced by local residents.
- Inspiration
- After the epidemic, the residential space is multi-functional to meet the needs of work, business and learning, and become a new living lifestyle, providing a healthy living environment and remote learning and working space, forming a unique living culture.
- Image Credits
- https://youtu.be/dNubzrrgNHE
Colors of Chen Home Residential
Grand Interview about Chen Home Residential
Choose the right materials: use contemporary materials that can complement historical buildings, such as glass, steel, etc., to achieve visual contrast and harmony.Integrate functional needs: Considering the actual needs of contemporary life, add modern facilities and functions, such as barrier-free access or intelligent technology, to make the building more in line with the needs of contemporary users.Color and design language: On the basis of maintaining historical tones, contemporary colors and design languages can be used to reinterpret space and create newer visual effects.Landscape design: Design modern landscape elements around the building, such as greenery and public space, so that the historical building echoes with the surrounding environment and enhances the overall atmosphere.
Because the local area is full of old houses that are more than 50 years old. Use common local building materials. Integrate the local architectural characteristics. Will be common building materials. Show different aspects with design techniques. For example, the square hollow bricks should be turned differently when pushing the masonry. It presents the atmosphere of courtyard penetration and private space.The railing part on the second floor uses aluminum grilles and turns 90 degrees for the installation. It can also present a sense of beating rhythm. Get rid of the unchanging facade texture. Make the overall appearance more hidden in the room's residential style.
Flexible space design: use movable partitions or adjustable furniture so that the living space can quickly change functions according to needs. For example, a foldable table or a deformable sofa can be transformed into a work area or study area when needed.Exclusive working area: Design a special working area in the residence, using natural light and comfortable seats to improve the comfort of work. Such a space can be decorated with personalized decorations to add a sense of warmth, such as hanging paintings or plants.Smart home technology: The introduction of smart home equipment, such as smart lighting, temperature control system and audio, allows users to easily adjust the environment to adapt to different activities and enhance the convenience of home life.Multifunctional furniture: Choose furniture with storage functions, such as bed frames and sofas with storage space, to help keep the space tidy and provide flexible storage solutions.Create social space: Design spaces that can be used for social and business meetings. For example, set up a large dining table that can accommodate multiple people or a comfortable leisure area, so that family members or guests can easily interact.Integration of natural elements: Introducing natural elements into interior design, such as the use of wood, stone and green plants, which not only adds a sense of warmth, but also helps to improve the health and comfort of the living environment.
Traditional water heater: Traditional water heaters use gas or electricity to heat the water in the storage tank, and heat the water temperature through combustion or electric heating elements.Heat pump water heater: Heat pump water heater uses heat pump technology to absorb heat energy from the air and transfer heat energy to water through the process of compression and heat exchange, so as to heat the water temperature.Energy efficiency:Traditional water heater: Traditional water heaters will lose energy when heating water, which is less efficient.Heat pump water heater: Heat pump water heater uses the heat energy in the air to heat water, which is relatively energy efficient and can save energy costs.Environmental protection:Traditional water heaters: Traditional water heaters use gas or electricity, which may produce emissions or carbon dioxide.Heat pump water heater: Heat pump water heater uses the heat energy in the natural environment, does not produce direct carbon emissions, and is more environmentally friendly.Cost:Traditional water heaters: Traditional water heaters are usually cheaper, but have higher operating costs and energy consumption.Heat pump water heater: The initial investment of heat pump water heater is relatively high, but it can save energy costs in long-term operation, which is a more energy-saving and environmentally friendly choice.In general, heat pump water heaters have higher energy efficiency and environmental protection than traditional water heaters. Although the initial cost is higher, it can save energy costs and have less impact on the environment in the long run.
The exterior of the building is made of square cement hollow bricks, stones and dark gray aluminum grilles, outlining a 12-meter-long and two-story-high facade. The overall color scheme is in harmony with the surrounding environment, creating a modern residence that is both open and private, and the tone is consistent with the surrounding environment. It is hoped that the similar situation of nearby or surrounding buildings and indoor spaces can be revitalized, which is not only reconstruction, but also the conditions for revitalizing old houses and solving the urban aesthetic problems of the old city. By improving the urban landscape, it not only improves the scenery of the city, but also improves the quality of people's living conditions through indoor improvements.
Square cement bricks are common local affordable outdoor materials. But its plasticity is generally ignored when applying. The rigid construction is always the same. In order to add natural landscape elements to the whole wall. Therefore, in the process of pushing and building. A gradient turn from the bottom to the top. Let the whole wall produce different styles and interest. At the same time, it can also take into account both internal and external privacy and openness. Add green landscape elements. In the busy urban life. A touch of green is enough to soothe the tired heart. It also injects more interest into life.
In dark and light colors. Make a balanced proportional design between rigidity and flexibility. Use the natural texture and texture of the material. Use simple design techniques. In addition to highlighting modern aesthetics. It also meets the functional needs of life. There is a love for life hidden in the tension and relaxation.
Open design: The open layout not only enhances the mobility of the space, but also encourages interaction between family members and friends. You can consider using transparent partitions or movable screens to provide privacy when needed and keep the space open when not needed.Material selection: The combination of dark keneer wall and beige stone bar is very harmonious. Such color contrast can add a sense of elegance. You can further consider adding some metal or glass elements to add a sense of modernity and enrich the visual layer.Dynamic line design: The dynamic line design of the return font not only improves the permeability of the space, but also increases the convenience of use. Ensure the spaciousness of the dynamic line, so that people can move freely, and set up guiding decorations or works of art at important intersections to enhance the sense of ceremony of the space.
Due to the aging of housing and population, it is becoming more and more serious. I hope to drive nearby or surrounding buildings and indoor spaces with similar conditions. In addition to reconstruction. It can also have the conditions for the old house to be reborn. To solve the problem of urban appearance in old urban areas. In addition to improving the urban landscape of the city. It can also improve people's living life from indoors. Achieve the common good of the city. The goal of living a good life
在保留建築歷史特色的同時融入當代設計元素,首先，將自然元素融入設計中，追求生態價值、舒適度與現代設計之間的平衡。其次，融合當代設計理念與創意，強調創新和個性表達，結合流行的設計趨勢 。此外，結合傳統風格設計元素以展現經典、優雅和古老的氛圍，這尊重並保留了傳統建築元素和設計風格 。最後，選用線條流暢、製作精細的家具等，保留經典造型同時融入現代元素。