Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Flowing Diffusion Residence by Chien Chien Peng

The Work

Project

Flowing Diffusion Residence

Function

Residence

Category

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Discipline

Spatial Design

Industry

Architecture and Packaging & Retail

Colors

Dark Gray, Silver, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Gainsboro

Images

5

Client

TCYI Interior Design

The Recognition

Laureate

Chien Chien Peng

Country

Taiwan (China)

Recognition

Silver A' Design Award

Edition

2024 - 2025

Design ID

#162715

Credits

Team

Chien-Chien Peng

Image Credits

TCYI Interior Design

Design Details

Unique Properties

Creating Magic with Brilliant Lighting: The social area features a ceiling of curved metal and translucent panels, seamlessly integrating the living and dining spaces. The lighting changes colors to suit different occasions, and the 'side-emitting' metal emits a subtle glow, enhancing textures and hues. Metal Facade Creating Aesthetics: The titanium-coated metal facade, inspired by the building's exterior, has gracefully curved edges, balancing strength and softness. Positioned in the walkway, it offers a view reminiscent of prestigious artwork, becoming a memorable highlight of the home.

Inspiration

The client, who works in the tech industry, desires a home centered around metal and geometric elements. The continuity and inclusiveness of the lines shape a distinctive image, creating a unique home style that is difficult to replicate. Given the frequent gatherings during holidays and special occasions, the open plan connects the living and dining areas, increasing the capacity to accommodate guests while simultaneously expanding the sense of space to meet the residents' needs.

Research

The open-plan social area seamlessly integrates the living and dining rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass sliding doors enhance natural light, while metallic curved forms and dynamic lighting create a striking visual. The designer incorporated the client's preferences, crafting a unique and innovative image for the home, pushing beyond conventional boundaries. The family of four enjoys four separate bedrooms, with warm wooden tones creating a soothing ambiance. The bright study area, centered around a love for reading, offers a space for discussions and shared moments.

Challenge

The curved and layered ceiling in the social area posed the most challenging aspect. The designer employed titanium-like metallic paint to minimize unsightly seams. Translucent panels replaced silicone light strips, allowing the saturated light to evenly illuminate the metallic paint, achieving the most ideal visual effect. The wavy titanium-coated metal in the walkway also required considerable effort. Due to the sensitivity of titanium coatings to angular transitions, creating a facade with consistent gleaming quality tested the skills and craftsmanship of the metalworkers.

Realization and Technology

Materials: Titanium-coated metal, metallic paint, Italian tiles, large tiles, etc. The ceiling and walls extensively use metal materials, including titanium-coated metal and metallic paint. The designer transcended conventional constraints, infusing a novel and luxurious atmosphere. The dining table top, wall-mounted cabinets, and master bedroom door panels feature tiles selected by the owner, with abstract patterns that impart a distinct personal style to the space. The flooring in the social area is covered with large tiles to minimize seams and avoid segmented lines.

Operation and Interaction

The design that integrates the living and dining areas meets the client's social needs while also providing more opportunities for family interaction. To accommodate the family's shared interest in reading, the designer planned a spacious study with a 5-meter-long desk. The private areas are thoughtfully designed with a focus on independence and privacy, ensuring that everyone has their own space to enjoy solitude. The project delineates the boundaries between social and private areas, creating an ideal blueprint for a harmonious and fulfilling lifestyle.

Project Duration and Location

The project finished in December 2023 in Taiwan.

Specifications

The apartment has a total area of 462.8 square meters. The living and dining areas are designed in an open-plan layout to enhance the sense of space. Due to differing family schedules and the growing age of the child, the designer positioned the master bedroom and the daughter's room on opposite sides of the social area. The inclusion of two master bedrooms provides the male and female owners with their own private retreat spaces. This clear delineation of private zones and layouts reduces potential disturbances between family members.

Keywords

Large space, empty apartment, metal, curve, tiles, translucent panels.