Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp by Tzu-Jou Chou

Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp by Tzu-Jou Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in IJzer in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerInterieur· 2024

Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp

by Tzu-Jou Chou

Client: Studio One

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp

Essence of Time is een interieurontwerp voor een appartement van 40 vierkante meter in Taipei City. De plattegrond omvat een hal, een woonkamer, een eetkamer, twee slaapkamers, een badkamer en een keuken. Overbodige muren werden verwijderd om de ruimte te openen, en wit-grijze minerale verf werd aangebracht op de wanden en de minerale vloerafwerking. Een gebogen wand scheidt de hal van de aangrenzende ruimte en fungeert als visueel middelpunt. Een reeks houten kasten biedt opbergruimte. Het monochrome kleurenschema en de gevarieerde texturen volgen de Japandi-stijl.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Essence of Time Woonhuis Interieurontwerp wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project was tailored by introducing sophisticated forms and monochrome scheme with textured materials. Designer aims to maximize the space by only using crucial design elements to achieve its spaciousness and visual aesthetic.

The curve wall defines boundary between foyer and its adjoin area meanwhile also serve as a visual focal point. The functional side of storage was achieved by a sequence of wood detailing cabinet, it also represent a sense of rational harmony towards the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The area of this project is 40 square meters, which contains foyer, living area,dinning area, two bedrooms, one bathrooms and kitchen.
Tags: Interior Design, Interiors, Residential, Design, Minimalism, Contemporary, Japandi
Production Technology: In order to achieve the openness and cohesiveness within the space, designer removed unnecessary architectural wall and applied white-grey mineral paint onto walls and mineral flooring. Designer also introduced the curve form for foyer as area divider and also serves as a media to soften the space. A space was created with minimum materials yet with varied texture expressions throughout time and its interaction with natural light. A space with timeless style but it varied by time.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to maximizing spaciousness towards a small-scale space. In order to achieve that and create a timeless space, the cohesiveness and harmony within the space is the vital concern during design process. Designer applies monochrome earthy scheme yet with varied material texture, all aims to achieve the concept of aesthetic lies in simplicity.
Research: a)How to maximize the space-
In order to maximize the space with more possibilities and flexibilities, designer needs to rearrange the architectural walls at its best. Prior to do that, designer needs to decide the area for each zone based on analyzing owner’s life habit.

b)How the materials were selected-
Materials were selected based on its natural traits and texture. For the wood and white-gray mineral paint, designer keeps its wood grain and artisan’s touchup, both provides abundant material expression under monochrome scheme.
Inspiration: The design inspiration was derived from the concept of Japandi style. Designer aims to focus on applying original materials to approach the concept with sophisticated contour line. A space was created with minimum materials yet with varied texture expressions throughout time and its interaction with natural light. A space with timeless style but it varied by time. The design goal is to provide different perspective or perception towards space itself, and discovering the true aesthetic value.
Project Duration: The project started in Jan. 2022 and finished in May 2022 in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The project was tailored by introducing sophisticated forms and monochrome scheme with textured materials. Designer aims to maximize the space by only using crucial design elements to achieve its spaciousness and visual aesthetic. The curve wall defines boundary between foyer and its adjoin area meanwhile also serve as a visual focal point. The functional side of storage was achieved by a sequence of wood detailing cabinet, it also represent a sense of rational harmony towards the space.
A space with timeless style but it varied by time. The design goal is to provide different perspective or perception towards space itself, and discovering the true aesthetic value and essence of being.
Image Credits: Photographer：MD Pursuit