Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp by Nick Shen and Allen Chang

Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp by Nick Shen and Allen Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award yn Izer in Ynterieurromte en Útstallingûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerYnterieur· 2020

Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp

by Nick Shen and Allen Chang

Client: Zumn Design Studio

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Ynterieur Category

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The Design

About Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp

Living Haven is in residinsjeel ynterieurûntwerp foar in famyljedûplex yn Taipei, Taiwan. De legere ferdjipping befettet de wenkeamer, iterûmte, keuken, master sliepkeamer en in multyfunksjonele studio. De boppeferdjipping is bestimd foar de bern, mei sliepkeamers, in boartersromte en in brede gong. In muorre fan hurd glês rikt fan flier oant plafond om de bern te beskermjen en natuerlik ljocht troch te litten. Bôgen jouwe foarm oan de bôchte doarkezyns, de kastranden en de trepleuning. Ynbouwde ferljochting jout in sêfte sfear oan it wite en natuerlike houtpalet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Living Haven Residinsjeel Ynterieurûntwerp wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A Living Haven is a duplex with living, dining, kitchen, master bedroom, and multi-purpose studio on the lower level, and on the upper floor, one finds the children’s playroom, and bedrooms with the connecting hallway repurposed into a space of its own. To guarantee the children’s safety, a tempered glass wall extends from ceiling to floor. Furthermore, the customized recessed lighting creates a soft ambiance and complements the specified white and natural wood color palette.
Smooth curves permeate and flow throughout the space – from the arched door frames and curved edges of the side cabinet drawers and desks to the rounded forms of the kitchen cupboard, bathroom, stairway handrail and the dining room luminaires. The 3mm gap between staircase and wall showcases the fine detail of craftmanship.
Design Challenge: A key feature on the first floor is the transparent glass sliding doors separating the space. It allows the family to enjoy each other's presence while experiencing individual activities. Whiteboard panel and customized bayonet locks promote spontaneous doodling and play in a safe environment. An important and understated design element is the use of terrazzo in the bathroom and kitchen. Nostalgic for the summers spent in one’s grandparents’ home, the terrazzo is an ode to those childhood memories and a wish to pass them onto the children. Subtly, the living space becomes a vessel for connecting the generations.
Research: While the first floor serves the whole family, the second floor is solely for the children. The expansive hallway - equipped with a sliding swing - allows the option to glide or twirl. And the safety glass wall welcomes natural light and allows the children to gaze down at the first floor. Next, a cleverly hidden passageway connects the two bedrooms, encouraging sibling interaction. The designated playroom has a colorful rock-climbing wall, a showcase for figurines, and a hammock for reading. Home is truly where the fun is!
Inspiration: Envisioned as a wholesome timeless space, A Living Haven inspires fun and laughter for the family to create memories together. The unique space achieves the perfect blend of functionality with whimsy, play and artful design.
Project Duration: Taipei, Taiwan
Operation Flow: The designer of project manifests a father's love and eagerness to protect his children, transforming it into a designing vocabulary of a space that is square inside but circular outside, neat but gentle.
Team Members: Nick Shen
Allen Chang
Image Credits: Photo: Jimmy Chen