Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae by Wen-Kai Chen

Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae by Wen-Kai Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

FerrumInterior· 2020

Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae

by Wen-Kai Chen

Client: ShiuanYuan Group

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae

Fons Tranquillus est interius habitationis domesticae in Urbe Novi Taipei, Taiwaniae situm. Domus 124 metrorum quadratorum in usum familiae trium generationum renovata est. Rimae aquae reparatae sunt, pavimentum elevatum est ut declivitas eius corrigeretur, et paries exterior refectus est. Tectum areae cenationis in tres partes aequales divisum est ut cum trabe centrali congrueret, et spatium sub trabe in locum custodiae mutatum est. Superficies lapidis naturalis et ligni per totum opus adhibitae sunt. Culina semiaperta et area cenationis conclavi studiorum et musicae, vitro disiuncto, adiacent.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae 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 Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae 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. Tranquil Spring Consilium Interius Habitationis Domesticae 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: The residential planning and design case was for the renovation of a 20-year-old residence where a family of three generations lived. With respect to home repair, we resolved the water leaking problem, elevated the floor to improve the inclination issue, and mended exterior wall to consolidate foundations of our design.
This case also faced the issue of its beams. To work with the crossbeam at the center of the dining room, the ceiling was separated into three equal sections. The major beam was flattened out and was designed into a groove ceiling to beautify the kitchen-dining area. Space underneath the beam has been designed as storage areas to expand storage capability; prior problems of an old apartment were resolved and turned into new practicality advantages. Semi-open kitchen-dining area was renewed with a wooden space via choice of wooden color tones. The space behind this area was partitioned with glass and designed to work as both a study and a piano room.
Dimensions & Packaging: The property is 124 square meters.
Tags: Interior Design, Residential, Apartment, Space, Home
Production Technology: In terms of designing and use of materials, we have utilized large amounts of natural stone patterns and natural wood to emanate the ambiance of living high amidst the mountains. Extracting the sophisticated and tranquil attributes of spring, stone, and wood, the hollow and scattered light shadows accentuate the space mimicking overlapping tree shades, while stone patterns are dispersed throughout to create a minimalist and peaceful reborn old mansion.
Design Challenge: For the overall planning, axes are used as the bases for space partitions. Wooden closets surround and shape the elongated entrance area so direct view of the dining room is blocked and areas of varying functions are set apart.
Research: In addition to its layering visual effect, the pure white double-layered stone surface TV wall further conveys the concept of spring through the use of its refreshing colors. Design of exquisite indirect lighting also brings out the fine patterns of the stones.
Inspiration: The master bedroom stays consistent with the designing concept and has a large surface of natural wooden material for its wall. Inside the elderlies’ bedroom, an accessible bathroom is present, where the floor is made of chiseled stone tile to increase safety and as a precautionary measure for all age groups. The whole project emphasized primarily on people’s everyday use and eliminated unnecessary decorations, as we delved deep into the relationship between human and nature. And by utilizing intricate arrangements of the beams, circling and lingering of flows in space, and the positioning of straight lines and bevel angles, vitalized visual rhythms were introduced to the space.
Project Duration: The project finished on the 4th of June 2019 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: For the overall planning, axes are used as the bases for space partitions. Wooden closets surround and shape the elongated entrance area so direct view of the dining room is blocked and areas of varying functions are set apart. The long corridor of public space outside is the living room, where a large quantity of wooden storage spaces is built as the foundation of vertical surface.
Team Members: Director: Wen-Kai Chen
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Tranquil Spring,2019
Image #2 : Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Tranquil Spring,2019
Image #3 : Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Tranquil Spring,2019
Image #4 : Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Tranquil Spring,2019
Image #5 : Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Tranquil Spring,2019