Utopia of the Sea Residentia by Tzu Chen Tuan

Utopia of the Sea Residentia by Tzu Chen Tuan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

FerrumInterior· 2024

Utopia of the Sea Residentia

by Tzu Chen Tuan

Client: J+C Interior Design

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Utopia of the Sea Residentia

Inceptum commerciale erat in quo conservatio sumptuum crucialis erat. Attamen propositum ideale realizatum est quod considerationes oeconomicas cum prospectu maritimo aperto, structura levi et pulchritudine rustica componit. Designatio implicavit aream interiorem circiter centum metrorum quadratorum modificare, parietem divisorium removendo ut prospectum inaestimabilem caperet. Introitus suggestum elevatum cum functione lavandi arenaeque praebet. Scalis ad cubicula diversa et vestibulum connectitur, ad Jacuzzi semi-externum in solario ducens, quod nucleum designationis constituit.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Utopia of the Sea Residentia victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Utopia of the Sea Residentia creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Utopia of the Sea Residentia ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: With an indoor area of about 100 square meters, the design strategy involved removing a room partition wall to capture the priceless view. The entrance is characterized by a raised platform with a wash and sand function, connected by stairs to different bedrooms and the entryway, culminating in a semi-outdoor Jacuzzi on the balcony—forming the core of the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: 40m2
Tags: interior design, interiordesign, interior, residential
Production Technology: The use of lightweight bricks for the raised platform and a micro-cement coating ensures structural lightness while displaying a rustic aesthetic. The space harmoniously blends Greek-style arch windows, wicker lamp art, and wooden items, dialoguing softly with the blues and greens of the outdoor seascape.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to maximize the potential of the site's inherent conditions to secure an unobstructed and expansive sea view while maintaining a balance between cost control and the optimal presentation of space quality and style.
Research: The design focused on exploiting the site's innate advantages to provide an unhindered and open seascape view, enhancing circulation, and clearly distinguishing between communal and private spaces.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this high-rise residential project, situated on the oceanfront's first row, was drawn from the breathtaking 270-degree panoramic seascape. The expansive windows and 90-degree wrap-around balcony are integral to the design, offering an unobstructed view that nurtures a luxurious and romantic living experience.
Project Duration: The project started in Jan. 2023 and finished in May. 2023 in China.
Operation Flow: The removal of one room's partition walls opened up the space, merging it with the existing dining and living area. This, along with the raised floor near the entrance, achieved an unobstructed flow, defining public and private domains within the residence.