Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인 by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인 by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

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Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인

by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Her Guang Interior Design CO.,Ltd.

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인

메리 인디비주얼 해비타츠(Merry Individual Habitats)는 부부가 함께 생활하는 136제곱미터 규모 주택을 위한 주거 인테리어 디자인이다. 평면은 3분의 2의 공용 공간과 3분의 1의 사적 공간으로 나뉜다. 두 개의 침실은 조용한 후면에 배치되어 드레스룸으로 분리되며, 각각 복도를 통해 출입할 수 있어 서로를 방해하지 않고 자유롭게 드나들 수 있다. 서재의 폴딩 도어는 전화 회의를 위한 임시 유리방을 형성한다. 밝은 톤과 내추럴한 원목 색감이 차분한 분위기를 자아낸다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인, 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. Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인, 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. Merry Individual Habitats 주거 인테리어 디자인, 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: Delving into the dynamics in mature couples' lives, the design embraces the notion of “friendly separation” or “marital separation”, maintaining a ratio of 2/3 shared space to 1/3 individual spaces. Within a single residence, it crafts two distinct and self-reliant lifestyles.
The exceptionally private working and sleeping areas cater to couples with differing routines and concurrent work-from-home setups, enabling them to relish their respective lifestyles.
Dimensions & Packaging: 136 Square meters
Tags: herguang、Individual、Habitats
Production Technology: For the bedrooms and the study, ideas of "room within a room" are applied to cater to the specific needs of each occupant. In the study, a folding door is integrated into the office partition for a temporarily independent glass room when one of them is having phone meetings. In the bedroom section, instead of a direct entry into each bedroom, there's an entrance into a hallway first. The bedrooms for the husband and the wife are on the left and right respectively, separated by a dressing room. This spatial arrangement ensures that individuals with different schedules can move in and out without disturbing one another.
Design Challenge: The locations of the study and the bedrooms have been switched, and the entrances of the bathrooms are reoriented to reconfigure the spatiality. With minimal changes, the design achieved significant functional adjustment. Areas for working and resting are situated in the well-lit front, while the private domains are both positioned at the rear, quieter and less likely to be disturbed by activities in the shared areas.

This skillfully redesigned layout avoided extensive demolition and reconstruction, and with less remodel waste, a refreshed and sustainable living environment has been created.
Research: Many societies with aging populations are addressing issues of happiness in old age. This is particularly relevant for couples approaching retirement and upcoming changes in life. Many people desire the freedom of independent living—the phenomenon of "reclaiming singleness." This project explores the concept of a third option, "living separately in the same household," which strikes a balance between "cohabitation" and "separation." Its aim is to design a space that respects each individual's lifestyle, free from being disturbed, fostering a more relaxed and healthier interpersonal relationships.
Inspiration: Taking cues from the homeowners' love for Japanese design, the entire space harmoniously incorporates light and natural wood tones to cultivate a fresh and tranquil ambiance.
The gracefully curved conclusion of the open cabinet, when observed from a specific angle, evokes the impression of a "giant black pillar." Additionally, the use of glass lattice doors at the entrance porch further elevates the feeling of an "inner-Machiya" setting.
Project Duration: Started on 07/06/2022
Posted on 08/07/2023
Operation Flow: Considering both homeowners work from home, the division of shared and individual spaces is determined by "usage time," with a ratio of 2/3 for shared areas, and a ratio of 1/3 for private domains.
Spaces with ample natural light are dedicated to shared areas that are frequently used, while private spaces are positioned in areas with less light, next to the quiet lanes at the back of the house.
Team Members: Hua Cheng
Hsiao-Li Lo
Yu-Bang Gao
Image Credits: Image : Photographer Hsiao Hsiung Liang Yen,2020.