Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Eisen in Innenraumdesign Competition Category.

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Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume

by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Her Guang Interior Design CO.,Ltd.

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Innenraum Category

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The Design

About Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume

Merry Individual Habitats ist eine Wohnraumgestaltung für ein von einem Paar bewohntes Zuhause mit 136 Quadratmetern. Der Grundriss gliedert sich zu zwei Dritteln in Gemeinschaftsflächen und zu einem Drittel in private Bereiche. Zwei Schlafzimmer liegen im ruhigen hinteren Bereich und werden durch einen Ankleideraum voneinander getrennt; beide sind über einen Flur zugänglich, sodass jede Person kommen und gehen kann, ohne die andere zu stören. Eine Falttür im Arbeitszimmer bildet bei Bedarf einen temporären Glasraum für Telefonkonferenzen. Helle Farben und natürliche Holztöne schaffen eine ruhige Atmosphäre.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Merry Individual Habitats Wohnraumgestaltung / Innenarchitektur für Wohnräume wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Delving into the dynamics in mature couples' lives, the design embraces the notion of “friendly separation” or “marital separation”, maintaining a ratio of 2/3 shared space to 1/3 individual spaces. Within a single residence, it crafts two distinct and self-reliant lifestyles.
The exceptionally private working and sleeping areas cater to couples with differing routines and concurrent work-from-home setups, enabling them to relish their respective lifestyles.
Dimensions & Packaging: 136 Square meters
Tags: herguang、Individual、Habitats
Production Technology: For the bedrooms and the study, ideas of "room within a room" are applied to cater to the specific needs of each occupant. In the study, a folding door is integrated into the office partition for a temporarily independent glass room when one of them is having phone meetings. In the bedroom section, instead of a direct entry into each bedroom, there's an entrance into a hallway first. The bedrooms for the husband and the wife are on the left and right respectively, separated by a dressing room. This spatial arrangement ensures that individuals with different schedules can move in and out without disturbing one another.
Design Challenge: The locations of the study and the bedrooms have been switched, and the entrances of the bathrooms are reoriented to reconfigure the spatiality. With minimal changes, the design achieved significant functional adjustment. Areas for working and resting are situated in the well-lit front, while the private domains are both positioned at the rear, quieter and less likely to be disturbed by activities in the shared areas.

This skillfully redesigned layout avoided extensive demolition and reconstruction, and with less remodel waste, a refreshed and sustainable living environment has been created.
Research: Many societies with aging populations are addressing issues of happiness in old age. This is particularly relevant for couples approaching retirement and upcoming changes in life. Many people desire the freedom of independent living—the phenomenon of "reclaiming singleness." This project explores the concept of a third option, "living separately in the same household," which strikes a balance between "cohabitation" and "separation." Its aim is to design a space that respects each individual's lifestyle, free from being disturbed, fostering a more relaxed and healthier interpersonal relationships.
Inspiration: Taking cues from the homeowners' love for Japanese design, the entire space harmoniously incorporates light and natural wood tones to cultivate a fresh and tranquil ambiance.
The gracefully curved conclusion of the open cabinet, when observed from a specific angle, evokes the impression of a "giant black pillar." Additionally, the use of glass lattice doors at the entrance porch further elevates the feeling of an "inner-Machiya" setting.
Project Duration: Started on 07/06/2022
Posted on 08/07/2023
Operation Flow: Considering both homeowners work from home, the division of shared and individual spaces is determined by "usage time," with a ratio of 2/3 for shared areas, and a ratio of 1/3 for private domains.
Spaces with ample natural light are dedicated to shared areas that are frequently used, while private spaces are positioned in areas with less light, next to the quiet lanes at the back of the house.
Team Members: Hua Cheng
Hsiao-Li Lo
Yu-Bang Gao
Image Credits: Image : Photographer Hsiao Hsiung Liang Yen,2020.