Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt by Joyce Yi-Ching Yang

Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt by Joyce Yi-Ching Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa in Afeṣṣel n Ugensu, Taddart n Uzenz d Uskan Competition Category.

LfeṭṭaAgensu· 2022

Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt

by Joyce Yi-Ching Yang

Client: Heng G Design

Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa Winner in Agensu Category

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The Design

About Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt

Book Text: Ddaw n useklu n Bodhi d daxel n txxamt tanezduɣt deg Taichung, Taiwan, i yeṭṭfen tallunt tagensant n 114 n lmitra timربعin. Nnḥas, asɣar akked yiɣman iberkanen ttmerruden akk deg wexxam. Leḥyuḍ n beṭṭu ur nesɛi ara azal ttwabeddlen s leɛfeṭ akked igudam, i yessimɣuren taxxamt n tɣimit yerna i yebḍan tiwuriwin-is. Leḥyuḍ, tissila akked lqaɛat refden tibniyin n usɣar s tlata isufar i yernan tazuni akked lɛemq. Taxxamt n Buddha d tafessast yerna d tayunant. Talɣa n yiɣman n wakal tefka i tallunt udem yesteqnen ur nettmess, yerna teḍleq talast gar wexxam akked twennaḍt tagamant.

The Recognition

About the Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa

Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lfeṭṭa, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeḥlan s waṭas. Imerbaḥen n Lfeṭṭa d isnulfa yelhan akk, yesɛan tmusni d tazmert. Under the Bodhi Tree Primary Function: Aɣawas n daxel n txxamt ad yili d asnulfu amaynut, yelhan, ad yeǧǧ ddunit tennuɣ.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Three elements brass, wood and black flow throughout the entire apartment. Unnecessary partition walls were replaced with furniture and screens, so as to enlarge the living room space, while also differentiating between its various functions. In a departure from tradition, the Buddha hall is both minimalist and monolithic. The aura like glow of the Buddha provides a sense of warmth, gently drawing people into the space. Surrounded by natural elements, from both within and outside, the occupant might feel as though they are bearing witness to the buddha achieving enlightenment under the Bodhi tree all those years ago.
Dimensions & Packaging: This project covers an internal space totaling 114 square meters, excluding balconies. The layout comprises an entry corridor, living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 guest toilet and a sky outdoor garden.
Tags: Open layout, interior design, volume, minimalism, timber ceiling, simplicity, residential apartment living.
Production Technology: Wood element is also a key feature in this project. Walls, ceilings and floors are adorned with three dimensional wooden structures, creating a sense of consistency as well as depth. The untamed lines that run through every panel of wood can be compared to a fingerprint each one unique from the next, as if handcrafted by Mother Nature herself.
Design Challenge: Different textures and tones of the wood reveal the beauty of natural materials and lets the elegance of the stunning spatial layout speak for itself. Meanwhile, the earthy colour palette not only brings a timeless character to the space, but also blurs the lines between the home and natural environment.
Research: The elements of wood, black and brass enhance design styles, so as to create a warm and welcoming interior, and also complement most styles of furniture. It explores the interdependence between the spiritual and material, inside and outside, nature and what we call home.
Inspiration: Paying homage to the Buddha perfect enlightenment, calmness, simplicity, and openness have been the guiding lights for this project. It explores the interdependence between the spiritual and material, inside and outside, nature and what we call home. The earthy colour palette not only brings a timeless character to the space, but also blurs the lines between the home and natural environment. Most importantly, these colours and materials reveal the elegance that lies in simplicity.
Project Duration: This project started in September 2020 and completed in December 2020 in Taichung, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The predominantly wooden interior creates an atmosphere filled with wonder, enchantment and warmth. Consistent use of material creates dimension and depth, with natural wooden texture direction and tone gradient. This continual flow creates frame openings, drawing the occupant attention to the detail found in the interior and its landscape, without being overly-imposing. The large generous open volume is designed to bring out the occupants gregarious nature during the day, while also preparing them for rest in the evening.
Team Members: Joyce Yi-Ching Yang
Image Credits: YHLAA