Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua by Hong-Yu Ou

Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua by Hong-Yu Ou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeBarrualdea· 2022

Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua

by Hong-Yu Ou

Client: OY Interior Design

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua

Grasp the Light Taiwanen egindako berrogei urteko etxe baterako etxebizitza barne diseinu bat da. Eraikin luze eta estua iluna eta gaizki aireztatua zen, beraz, kristalezko teilatu bat gehitu zen eguneko argia barrualdera erakartzeko. Egurrezko liburu-horma solido batek sabai katedralikoa jarraitzen du eta lehen solairuraino luzatzen da, non altzairuzko egiturek eta kristalezko maila-oholek jatorrizko eskailerak ordezkatzen dituzten. Bi aldeetako armairuek eremuak banatzen dituzte, trenkadak erabili beharrean, espazioa irekia mantenduz. Bigarren solairuko pasabide batek etxea ondoko txaletarekin lotzen du, non senideak bizi diren. Zedroa, altzifrea, granitoa eta adreilua erabili dira.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Grasp the Light Etxebizitza Barne Diseinua beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The features of this project include the glass-made rooftop that solved the initial lack-of-brightness issue and the hallway set up on the high second floor as a connection to the villa next door, where relatives of the users live in. At the same time, the cathedral ceilings on the 2nd floor are placed with a book wall made of solid wood; it not only draws attention but is also extended towards the first floor to pair with the steel frames and glass treads. Overall delivers high transparency and functionality by eliminating the pressure brought by the original and traditional stairs.
Dimensions & Packaging: The actual size of the designed space is 75 pings, including: The 30-ping first floor (an entryway, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a study, a front yard, and a backyard). The 30-ping second floor (the leisure and workout area, the master bedroom, the master bathroom, a dressing room, and a working space). The 15-ping third floor (the secondary bedroom and a working space).
Tags: New purpose for old residences, long and narrow structure improvements, zen and simple, strengthen structural safety, transparent lighting residences.
Production Technology: Cedar, cypress, steel frames, granites, red bricks, and glass materials. While the glass mask on the roof has increased transparency, it has also occupied some space height. However, the designer set up cabinets on the two sides to maximize the overall space efficiency; the cabinets replaced typical partitions while dividing each area and are paired with ironware and glass-made bricks to increase transparency. Furthermore, a hallway is designed to allow users to easily visit their relatives who live next door, further increasing interaction between family members.
Design Challenge: The designer has boldly applied transparent materials on the roof to solve the poor ventilation and lighting conditions of the narrow and long old house. At the same time, stable and solid building materials are also applied to the exterior and structure to increase safety while creating an aesthetic sense. Moreover, gardening scenery is designed at the front yard; the greenery is further transformed into a part of the interior to give the residence a characteristics touch.
Research: The house client, an engineer with two daughters, hoped the 40-year-old building could be redecorated to give the family a more suitable living environment. Hence, the designer designed the space in a low-key manner; architectural concrete and washed finish in greyscales are applied on the exterior, while the solid-wood-made doors have given the space a heart-warming feeling. Whilst a farming area is set up in the garden, the configuration of the 2.5th floor has satisfied all members expectations for living.
Inspiration: The 40-year-old house is redecorated with a washed finish, granite, and architectural concrete on the exterior, with red bricks, cedar, and cypress paved on the inside. Meanwhile, steel frames and glass materials are also used to create a Zen-like minimal style. Since the structure is narrow and long, which gives disadvantages of gloomy and poor ventilation conditions, the designer opened up the ceiling to draw natural lightings to increase brightness at any time of the day. While users can enjoy the sky scenery, the adjustments have also increased transparency and ventilation for the living space.
Project Duration: The project finished in May 2018 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The designer first applied transparent materials and an open-end method to improve the initial issues of the old building, giving the household of four a relaxing and rustic living environment. Meanwhile, since the space is narrow and long, the hollowed display-type screen next to the living room staircase is made of ironware and wood materials to maintain a sense of transparency. The elegant-styled interior is also equipped with cabinets that reach the cathedral ceilings, allowing the user, who likes to read and collect books, to store and display the personal collections.
Team Members: HONG-YU OU, YU-JCHIAO CHUNG
Image Credits: OY Interior Design