Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택 by Jia-Chi Shiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 철상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

철인테리어· 2022

Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택

by Jia-Chi Shiu

Client: Cedars Interior & Image Design

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택

문 오브 엘레강스(Moon of Elegance)는 은퇴한 노부부를 위해 특별히 설계되었으며, 안전을 고려해 날카로운 각이 없는 곡선 요소로 자연스러운 동선의 흐름을 구현했고, 소파와 커피 테이블 역시 이에 맞춰 모서리를 둥글게 처리했습니다. 일반 주택의 사각형 배치와 달리, 문 오브 엘레강스는 면적은 작지만 다양한 시스루 요소를 활용해 공간을 최대한 효율적으로 사용합니다. 통합된 공간 디자인은 기능성이 매우 뛰어나면서도 공간을 더 넓어 보이게 합니다. 고령 사용자를 위한 안전성, 실용성, 그리고 손쉬운 유지 관리 또한 함께 고려되었습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Moon of Elegance 주거용 주택, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: As the homeowners are fond of hardwood and pottery, the dining table is made of distinctive, subdued African glistening teak with non-toxic paint to stabilize the color scheme in the space. The island next to it is made of acid- and heat-resistant clay tiles, which are not only easy to clean but add variety to the section.
Dimensions & Packaging: As it has 134.54m2 with two units combined and a height of merely 2.3 meters.
Tags: CEDARS INTERIOR & IMAGE DESIGN, Shiu, Jia-Chi, Residential House, Interior Design
Production Technology: At the entrance, see-through storage is installed using one-piece iron and brushed hardwood veneer. Its soft light-color tone continues into the system cabinets on the main wall in the common area. The warm-toned wood softens the marble walls, making for a touch of modesty and elegance. Partitions on the ceiling as well as softer, indirect lighting serve to define the living room.
Design Challenge: Unlike the square layout of regular residences, Moon of Elegance has a small footage but makes the best of the space by means of many see-through elements. The color scheme features a warm dull tone. The beam above the living room where the original two units are connected has smooth surfacing, and chandeliers are relinquished to retain the original height of the space. The integrated spatial design is highly functional, while making the space look bigger. Safety, practicality and easy maintenance for senior users are also considered.
Research: Characterized by salmon pink panels with matte baked enamel finish, the system cabinets in the kitchen present gradations of warm colors, and are greaseproof, heat-resistant and stain-resistant. Storage is designed taking into careful consideration the homeowners’ needs, convenient to senior users.
Inspiration: Moon of Elegance is specifically designed for a retired senior couple, an easy flow of movement requires curvy elements without any sharp angles for safety concerns, and the sofa and the coffee table are also chamfered accordingly.
Project Duration: The project finished in January 2021 in Taichung.
Operation Flow: Curvy sofas in the living room are free of sharp angles, enhancing mobility in the space. Brown tiles on the floor have a texture resembling fair-faced concrete, achieving consistency in the color scheme. The original wall between the study in the back and the hallway has been taken down. In its place are hardwood cabinets on three sides featuring matte tinted glass of different colors such as gray and amber-yellow well as glass with rain-icicle patterns, through which light penetrates and is reflected, presenting a spectrum of colors. In this way, light can go further into the hallway and give a splendid play of colors day and night, adding fun and creativity to the space and transforming the study into a moonlight treasure box.
The master bedroom behind the living room has storage behind the bed to adjust spatial proportion and hide the beam from sight. The original wall between the master bedroom and the bathroom has also been torn down and replaced by an aluminum-framed door with matt glass of rain-icicle patterns, which lets natural light in and presents a simple style. In the master bathroom, the shower and the bathtub are separated, resembling the layout of a hotel bathroom. The sink and the bathtub are also covered with clay tiles, while the mirror is specifically selected to define the sections as well as allowing the light in. In Moon of Elegance, the software and hardware work perfectly well together. Lighting is organized based on needs in different sections, using easy-to-clean light fixtures that do not take up room. The conception of elegance and a slow-paced life are thus consistent throughout the entire residence.