Wei Ting Mou and Ze Li Peng - Puyu Design Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Light Field Office in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The Work

Project

Light Field Office

Function

Office

Category

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Discipline

Spatial Design

Industry

Architecture and Packaging & Retail

Colors

Black, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Gray and Light Gray

Images

5

Client

PUYU Interior Design

The Recognition

Laureate

Wei Ting Mou and Ze Li Peng - Puyu Design

Country

Taiwan (China)

Recognition

Bronze A' Design Award

Edition

2024 - 2025

Design ID

#168886

Credits

Team

Wei-Ting Mou, Ze-Li Peng

Image Credits

PUYU Interior Design

Design Details

Unique Properties

To break the rigidity of conventional office layouts, the designers adopted a 'deconstructed circulation' approach, using non-linear visual axes for a dynamic spatial experience. The reception area features a bold blue L-shaped bar as the focal point, complemented by yellow seating, balancing vitality and rationality. Titanium-plated metal cabinets subtly divide office and discussion zones, maintaining openness while ensuring privacy. Large wooden furniture pieces from the owner's collection were placed to highlight their natural textures.

Inspiration

Located amidst open fields, the site was once a tin sheet factory and has been carefully transformed into a workspace that balances functionality with artistic refinement. The owner, passionate about wooden artworks and contemporary design, envisioned the office as both a workspace and a gallery for their collection. The designers embraced an 'object-driven space' concept, using wood's texture, color, and form to unify the design. This approach blends traditional craftsmanship with modern architectural aesthetics, creating a space that embodies both creativity and practicality.

Research

Interior design goes beyond functionality, engaging users through aesthetic narratives that reveal the space's fluidity under different lights and angles. Situated amidst open fields with a city view, the site presents an intriguing contrast. The designers embraced this by blending modern design with wooden furniture, embodying the theme of 'admiring art amidst scenic fields' the project's name, Light Field, Art View. Curved archways and a layered color scheme enhance depth, while a thoughtful lighting plan adds warmth and drama.

Challenge

Integrating the owner's collection of large wooden furniture with modern design posed a challenge. The designers used materials like titanium-coated metal partitions and wooden tables to harmonize the old and new. Since the furniture varied in height and form, custom curved steps were created in the discussion area to adjust the furniture to ergonomic standards. Strategic lighting was used to highlight these steps, enhancing spatial dynamics and reinforcing the interaction between the host and visitors, ensuring comfort and functionality.

Realization and Technology

The project skillfully balances contrast and harmony through diverse materials. Self-leveling cement mortar flooring enhances tactile delicacy and spatial continuity, while large glass windows maximize natural light, reducing the need for artificial illumination. Dark wooden desks complement wall art, establishing a stable, layered ambiance. The color strategy follows a 'warm-cool balance' principle, where the deep blue reception bar contrasts with the natural wood-toned office area, with gray-white flooring as a neutral bridge, creating a modern yet inviting atmosphere.

Operation and Interaction

The owner highly praised the outcome, recognizing that the project successfully avoided the rigidity typical of conventional offices and created a work atmosphere that is both functional and sensuous through the layering of visual and tactile elements. Furthermore, the design also took into consideration the need for multifunctional use, including areas for immediate staff interaction, private meetings, and a relaxation zone, shaping an office that adapts to various scenarios.

Project Duration and Location

The project finished in November 2024 in Taiwan.

Specifications

The space spans approximately 132.2 square meters and initially had no clear layout plan. The designers employed a 'layered' approach to organize the flow, enabling visitors to transition gradually from the open entry area to the semi-private office, and further into the exclusive collection display area. Curved archways serve as transitional mediums, showcasing smooth lines that guide visitors seamlessly through the space. This unobstructed visual guidance also enhances the overall narrative of the space.

Keywords

Modern Design, Color Flash Design, Artwork, Crude Wood Furniture, Curved Elements, Bright Lighting.