Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe by Nick Shen and Allen Chang

Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe by Nick Shen and Allen Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

IarannTaobh a-staigh· 2020

Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe

by Nick Shen and Allen Chang

Client: Zumn Design Studio

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

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The Design

About Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe

Is dearadh taobh istigh cónaithe é Living Haven do dhúbailt teaghlaigh i Taipei, an Téaváin. Sa leibhéal íochtarach tá an seomra suí, an limistéar bia, an chistin, an príomhsheomra leapa agus stiúideo ilfheidhmeach. Tá an leibhéal uachtarach tiomnaithe do na páistí, le seomraí leapa, seomra súgartha agus pasáiste leathan. Sroicheann balla gloine chruaite ón urlár go dtí an tsíleáil chun na páistí a chosaint agus chun solas nádúrtha a scaoileadh tríd. Múnlaíonn cuair na frámaí dorais stuáite, imill na gcaibinéad agus ráille an staighre. Tugann soilsiú frithchúlaithe atmaisféar bog don pailéad bán agus adhmaid nádúrtha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Living Haven Dearadh Taobh Istigh Cónaithe airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

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