Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko by Chih-Wei Yang

Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko by Chih-Wei Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2024

Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko

by Chih-Wei Yang

Client: Housesolver creative Ltd.

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

10,345

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #159147

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko

ʻO Mellifluous Chapter he kālai hale noho ʻo loko no kahi hale noho 180 mika huinahā ma Taiwan. Loaʻa i ka home ʻehā lumi, kahi wahi noho, kahi wahi ʻaina a me ʻelua lumi ʻauʻau. Hoʻohui ke kālai i nā ʻano ʻAmelika a me ka ʻoihana i loko o nā waihoʻoluʻu pouli. ʻO nā mea hana e like me ka sima, ka concrete kūkulu hale, nā tile i kālaiʻia, ka hana hao, ka pōhaku hoʻoulu, nā lole a me ka lāʻau veneer. Kau ʻia ka paia kīwī ma kahi o ke kūkulu ʻana mai ka papahele. Hoʻokiʻekiʻe ʻia ka papahele o ka lumi noiʻi e hōʻemi i ka walaʻau e hiki aku ana i ka hale noho ma lalo. Hui pū ka papa ʻaina me ka mokuʻāina kīhini e hana i hoʻokahi papa nui.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Mellifluous Chapter Ke Kālai Hale Noho ʻO Loko i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Blending American and industrial styles: The choice of materials reveals the beauty of nature. There are cement walls and original wood texture, architectural concrete for the wall behind the sofa, and etched tiles for the TV wall. Wooden flooring is applied, and the floor of the study room is slightly raised to minimize the impact of noise on the floor below.
Penetration and Light Transformation: The designer created the TV wall in a hanging style. Compared with the traditional bottom-up wall design, the draped wall can reduce people's psychological pressure.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site is a new apartment on the 9th floor with a total area of 180 square meters with 4 rooms, a living, a dining, and 2 bathrooms.
The designer aligned the study room with the living so that people could see the study room from the front door and make the social area organized. The floor height of the study room is raised to reduce the noise generated by playing music that affects the neighbors. The dining table combines with the kitchen island to form an oversized tabletop to serve work, gatherings, and meals.
Tags: American industrial style, dark natural materials, open plan, environmentally friendly, sustainable, quiet and comfortable, a variety of materials, dark tone.
Production Technology: Materials: tiles, cement, architectural concrete, ironwork, cultured stone, fabrics, wood veneer, etc.
The project is in a dark tone to shape a stable atmosphere. At the same time, the designer incorporated natural wood textures to emphasize warmth and coziness. The social and private areas are covered with minimalist lines and shapes, aiming to create a comfortable and tranquil space.
Design Challenge: The first is the combination of different materials. Due to the different characteristics of different materials, careful consideration is needed to ensure the final result is perfect. Secondly, there is the issue of sound insulation, which is particularly difficult for low-frequency sounds. For a special design such as a suspended TV wall, precise planning, and meticulous arrangements were required to ensure the realization and safety of the design.
Research: The site is a new apartment with an interior area of 180 square meters. The name, 'Mellifluous Chapter', comes from the idea of depicting the occupant's ideal home through music and color.
The designer emphasized 'calmness, warmth, and comfort'. The space is dominated by dark tones, combined with an open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen. Solid wood, stone, and fabrics are combined with minimalist lines and elegant moldings to create a harmonious and unobstructed look.
Inspiration: The inspiration comes from the combination of classic American countryside and modern light industry. The client works in the technology industry and wants a space that is quiet and comfortable, which is especially important for children and teenagers who are under pressure from exams. Although the clients preferred darker colors, they also valued the preservation of a natural look. The designer incorporated modern thinking and reinterpreted the fusion of American and industrial styles into the space to meet the client's needs and tastes.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2022 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The client gives sincere feedback on the design, praising the interior for its excellent functionality and energy efficiency, as well as it meets the needs of everyday life. In particular, the combination of a TV wall and an electric fireplace has enhanced family cohesion. The larger kitchen island is also praised for its ultimate convenience. Through collaboration between the designer and the client, the project achieved a functional and warm experience that fully met the client's expectations.
Team Members: Chih-Wei Yang
Image Credits: Housesolver creative Ltd.