Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Li Hsu Tsai

Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Li Hsu Tsai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2020

Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh

by Li Hsu Tsai

Client: Tsong Yo Interior Design

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh

Is e Absolute Nature dealbhadh taobh-a-staigh còmhnaidh airson togalach ceithir-làr ann am Baile Pingtung, Taiwan. Is e 245 meatair ceàrnagach an ìre-mheud iomlan, a' gabhail a-steach gàrradh a-muigh. Tha an dealbhadh air a bhrosnachadh leis an taigh clach-shlaod thraidiseanta agus le ealain agus ciùird thùsanach ionadail. Chaidh uinneagan beaga tùsail a chur an àite le ballaichean glainne, agus chaidh solais-mhullaich agus mullaichean àrda a chur ris. Chaidh an staidhre mheadhanach a thoirt air falbh agus a thogail às ùr mar staidhre le aon sreathadair aig ceann an togalaich gus co-dhealbhachd fhosgailte a chruthachadh. Thathar a' cleachdadh saimeant, glainne, fiodh-tràghad, leacan agus fiodh ath-chuairtichte.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Absolute Nature Dealbhadh Taobh-a-staigh Còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project restores its original beauty, at the same time incorporate recyclable materials to reduce waste and save energy. Open plan layout introduces natural lighting and ventilation, complimented with garden pool landscaping and greeneries to resemble immortality. A wide variety of handicrafts is utilized to reactivate the space and act as a presentation of life style. The project tends to integrate natural ecology with arts and humanities while promoting a healthy lifestyle environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: It is a four-story building with a total area of 245 square meters including the outdoor garden. The interior spaces are mainly comprised of living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, reading area and multi-purpose room on the second floor, studio and lounge with storeroom on the third floor, and bedroom, washroom, steam room, etc. on the fourth floor.
Tags: Reformation of old building, aboriginal arts, natural habitat, sustainable design, residential design
Production Technology: Cement, Glass, driftwood, Terracotta tiles, Ceramic Tiles, Metal pieces, Wood crafts
Design Challenge: The casting of the cement walls is a major challenge during the construction process. As the overall space has to maintain the original appearance of the cement mortar, the casting needs to be completed in very limited time and parts of the wall surface that contain totem design with lines and uneven corners have all increased the difficulty of the application.
Research: The facade of the old building is covered with traditional, non porous iron gates and iron windows. Openings on both the front and rear sides of the building are increase ventilation, while introducing greeneries to regulate microclimate. The reconstruction and design have revolved around the existing building structures which reflect local culture and respond to the surrounding context. The use of raw materials for decorations and recycled waste timber made furniture revitalize the old space.
Inspiration: The site is situated in Hengchun Peninsula in Southern Taiwan which is rich in verdant scenery and aboriginal settlement. Since the client is involved in the creation of aboriginal arts and crafts, the initial concept of the spatial characters is hence inspired by the stone slab house and the ecological characteristic, utilized sustainable materials and construction methods to sustain the architecture, while integrating aboriginal cultures and arts elements into the design.
Project Duration: The project is completed in June, 2018 in Pingtung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The original windows are too small, and the stairs located in the center of the house leads to poor internal ventilation and insufficient natural lighting. After the transformation, the original windows are replaced with glass walls and high-ceiling design and skylights are introduced. The interior staircase that obstructed the spatial connections and circulations is removed and replaced with a more porous, single stringer staircase at the end of the building to allow an open, unobstructed internal layout.
Team Members: Designer: Tsai Li Hsu
Designer: Lin Cheng Chuan
Image Credits: image #1 : Mei De Advertisement Design Photography, 2019
image #2 : Mei De Advertisement Design Photography, 2019
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image #5 : Mei De Advertisement Design Photography, 2019