Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica by Heng Sheng

Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica by Heng Sheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

ArgentumInterior· 2021

Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica

by Heng Sheng

Client: Golden Jade Construction & Development Corp.

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica

Sky Green est consilium interius pro locis publicis communibus aedificii habitationis in urbe Taichung, in Taivania. Consilium complectitur atrium, conclave commune, bibliothecam et piscinam, cum area totali 1952 metrorum quadratorum. Marmor politum leviter canum, titanium et vitrum lumen naturale reflectunt et sensum altitudinis addunt ubi spatium supra caput angustum est. Bibliotheca ligno, corio et coloribus beige tepidis utitur iuxta fenestras magnas ad hortum exteriorem cum arundineto spectantes. Muri granitici aspere caesi et plantae vivae aream piscinae circumdant, naturam in vitam urbanam inducentes.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Sky Green Ratio Interior Domestica creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This joint project, Sky Green, between Golden Jade Development & WOHA Singapore brings the future of green buildings to Taiwan. Integrating living outdoor greenery with contemporary design creates a quiet green oasis in the midst of the bustling concrete jungle outside, while setting the standard for construction in an age of climate change. Glass, mirrored surfaces, and polished titanium discretely heighten and expand these public spaces, while merging into nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: The public spaces include the lobby, common room, library, and swimming pool in total of 1952 square meters size.
Tags: green building, urban design, residential common spaces, city living, green spaces, future building designs
Production Technology: The public areas are on the main floor, so bringing natural light into the spaces was key. The spaces feature polished light grey/white marble, titanium, & glass in areas with less access to natural light, while the library, with ample lighting features, wood, leather, and warm beige tones directly adjacent to large picture windows overlooking an outdoor garden/lounge area with bamboo grove. The pool area also brings nature into the space with rough-hewn granite walls and living greenery.
Design Challenge: In order to create the living external layer while not harming the building structure, externally mounted trellises were needed in some cases. Beveled aluminum mesh trellises solved construction limitations as aluminum is light-weight, no-corrosive, and quickly dissipates heat, making it the perfect choice for supporting the greenery. Also, in the public spaces, some areas have support beams, lowering the headroom, mirrored ceilings expand the feeling of height.
Research: As this project was a joint cooperative between Golden Jade Development & WOHA Singapore creating a green building with an external skin-like layer of greenery, research was conducted into the types of climbing vines, in addition to bamboo, that would thrive on the trellises. Also considering the care and maintenance of the green space, research revealed 8 specific types of plants would be appropriate for this project in this sub-tropic environment.
Inspiration: Reflection is a key element in the design with glass and polished titanium adding a sense of height and endlessness. The undulating polished ceiling of the pool area reflects both figuratively and literally the waves and motion of water illustrating the concept of natural flow. Another inspiration is the melding of nature with man-made structures as well as organic forms again bringing natural elements into the design.
Project Duration: Finished in November 2019 in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Transitioning from the busy city into the calming cool, bright lobby, residents are greeted with floor to ceiling windows and bright marble, with polished titanium ceilings reflecting natural light and adding height to the space. The common use lounge and coffee bar feature warm wood and leather, imparting a relaxing quality while wooden shelving and ample selection in the library satisfy readers. The pool and surroundings flow with nature while offering serenity and functionality.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Golden Jade, 2020.
Team Members: Design by: Heng Sheng, CEO: Jay Chang, Design Manager: Auster Hsin
Image Credits: Kuomin Lee Studio