Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

HiriwaRoto Whare· 2024

Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho

by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Client: CHEWEN CHOU Interior

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho

Ko Spirit of Stillness he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi whare noho e 120 mita pūrua te rahi i te Tāone o Taipei, Taiwan. Ka whakakotahi te hoahoa i te rapunga whakaaro o te Rāwhiti me te ātaahuatanga o nāianei hei hanga i tētahi wāhi marino i roto i tētahi tāone pukumahi. Mā te huarahi wāhanga-toru ka rite te uara ki te mahi, ki te whakangahau me te okiokinga. Ko te pakitara matua he mea hanga mai i ngā kongakonga kōhatu kua hangaruatia, ā, ko te pakitara toi he mea whakaoti ki ngā peita taiao-pai nō Itāria. Ka tautokona e tētahi hanganga whakarewa huna tētahi whakairo Bodhisattva e 30 kirokaramu te taumaha. Mā te māramatanga taiao, ngā rama LED whakapau iti i te hiko, ngā rawa ārai wera me ngā tipu whakamā i te hau e whakapai ake ai te whakamarietanga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Spirit of Stillness Te Hoahoa o Roto o te Whare Noho he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This interior design merges Eastern philosophy with modern sensibility to create a sanctuary of calm in an urban environment. Unlike other designs, it adheres to a tripartite philosophy called SPIRIT, which equally values work, recreation, and rest.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design covers an area of 120 square meters and includes a specially crafted art wall that can support a 30 kilogram Bodhisattva sculpture. Energy efficient LED lighting systems are deployed along with thermal insulating materials to enhance ventilation.
Tags: Eastern Philosophy, Modern Sensibility, Sustainability, Tripartite Philosophy, SPIRIT, Urban Sanctuary, Resource Recycling, Italian Eco-friendly Paints, Artistic Integration, Natural Light Optimization
Production Technology: Selected materials include stone fragments for the primary wall to promote resource recycling and Italian eco-friendly paints for the art wall. Thermal insulating materials improve ventilation while hidden metal elements give support to the Bodhisattva sculpture. Throughout the production process, rigorous sustainability standards were followed to ensure environmental compatibility.
Design Challenge: The most significant challenge was balancing opposing elements such as Eastern and Western aesthetics, sustainability, and luxury, along with tradition and innovation. Regulatory constraints regarding sustainable materials presented logistical challenges, and maintaining aesthetic integrity required attention to every detail. Overcoming these challenges necessitated meticulous planning, extensive research, and the harmonization of various factors to achieve a cohesive final design.
Research: Type of Research: Qualitative and Design Research
Research Objectives: To create a tranquil, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing space.
Methodology: Literature review, material testing, and interviews with users.
Data Collection and Tools: Surveys and in-depth interviews.
Participants: Homeowners, interior designers, and experts in sustainability.
Results: Successful integration of sustainability features with aesthetic elements.
Insights: Adding cultural richness elevates the impact of the design.
Impacts: Offers a model for sustainable yet aesthetically pleasing urban living spaces.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this project came from Eastern philosophy, particularly the equanimity expressed in Su Shi's "Ding Feng Bo." The design aims to encapsulate a contemplative worldview by seamlessly integrating artistry with function. Traditional elements are merged with modern aesthetics, creating a dialogue between the past and present, realized through meticulous research and planning.
Project Duration: This project commenced its design phase in March 2023 and concluded in August 2023. It is situated in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The design offers an intuitive user experience, effectively balancing form and function. Maximized natural light reduces the need for artificial illumination. Air-purifying green plants ensure a consistent flow of fresh air, thus improving the functionality of the space.
Team Members: Chief Designer: CHEWEN CHOU
Chief Designer: HSAIO YIN LIN
Image Credits: MD Pursuit