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M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala by Shih Chieh Kao

M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala by Shih Chieh Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Fèrre in Interior Competition Category.


FèrreInterior· 2022

M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala

by Shih Chieh Kao

Client: MoreIn Design

A' Design Award de Fèrre Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala

M e W es una concepcion interiora residenciala per un apartament en niveus decalats de 43 mètres carrats. De cambiaments de nivèl de sòl e d'obertura de talhas diferentas ligan las zònas e agrandisson las vistas. Un ecran compausat de veire e de miralh separa l'entrada de la cosina e manten un flux de lum continú. Un mezanina plaçada sus lo burèu separa las zònas publicas e privadas. Un mur de television rotatiu adociss la frontièra entre lo burèu e lo salon. Una plataforma grisa jonh lo salon e lo burèu, servent tant coma sèti coma coma taula de trabalh.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, M and W Concepcion Interiora Residenciala merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
In the 43 square meters split level space, under the framework of extreme functional requirements, the elevation characteristics of the split level space and the flat elevation openings in various dimensions are used to guide the multi faceted relationship between each space and maximize the utilization of the floor effect. At the same time, it preserves natural lighting and extends the number of visual acres to the maximum.
Dimensions & Packaging
The bedroom on the mezzanine floor is located on the overhanging rock block of the mountain. The two sides are separated by transparent glass and hollow, and the dressing room becomes the opposite mountain. The hollowed out iron staircase and the study room in the descending area are mainly indigo blue, describing waterfalls and quiet deep pools. The details of the iron structure are wrapped in leather, and they are parasitic vines between the mountain trails. When the user walks between the steps, the bird lights on the patio, as if being disturbed by the explorers visit, fly lightly and gracefully between the valleys. The gray volume extending from the stairs to the study room is cut diagonally at one end of the desk to make the rock more organic, like the edges and corners polished by natural changes. In addition, we also use special paints on the TV wall and a dining table with brushed and mottled colors to simulate the erosion of minerals in the stream and the color gradation. The specially treated wooden floor will show different color changes over time and daily use.
Tags
Interior, Design, House, Residence
Production Technology
At the entrance, the porch and the kitchen are separated by glass and mirror composite screens to divert the moving lines and retain the flow of light, which brings the aesthetic effect of virtual and real. The low entrance hallway is set like a crack in the rock and combined with light, highlighting the open and bright feeling of the main living space. The original layout has a height difference between the living room and the study. In response to the needs of use, we set up a mezzanine above the study, so that the levels of the public and private areas can be distinguished, just like the different stages of the mountain. The rotating TV wall uses dynamic functionality to make the boundary between the study and the living room ambiguous, forming an open and coherent view.
Design Challenge
Because the indoor space is only 43 square meters, it is necessary to think about the expansion of the future life for single homeowner. How to put all the functions in a limited space and retain the open and penetrating visual experience is a problem that needs to be considered in this case.
Research
The porch and the kitchen are divided by composite material screens to create the beauty of light and shadow between the virtual and the reality. The low porch combines the image of cracks in the rock with light to highlight the openness of the main space. We set up a mezzanine above the study room to distinguish the hierarchy between the public and private areas, while the rotating TV wall ambiguities the boundaries to form spatial continuity. On the other hand, the interlacing of iron pieces introduces a sense of cleanliness of modern style. We also separate the two sides of the mezzanine from the wall to create the image of the mountains and rocks hanging and facing each other. The bottom steps connect the living room and study room with a gray platform. They are like huge rock masses, and serve as a viewing platform and seating area in the living room. In the study, it functions as a desk.
Inspiration
The design is inspired by the love for the natural scenery of the mountains, through the modern expression technique, combined with the ups and downs of the mezzanine space, it traces the ridges of the mountains and makes the occupants explorers in the mountains and streams. Even in a limited number of acres, you can still feel the fresh and wild nature of reason and gentleness, and retain the heart of loving life and nature.
Project Duration
The project started and finished in August 2020 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow
In the multi layered space with high and low drops, the homeowner is like a mountaineering explorer, discovering different scenery and moods at every turn of the peaks and different angles of vision. When alone, you can work and exercise in the multifunctional study room, or read a book in the reading area beside the bed. The stairs become a platform to look at the outdoor scenery, and get along with the soul comfortably in the mountains and forests. When family and friends pay a visit, you can cook and share meals in the kitchen, or lean on the rock stairs to talk and interact freely.
Team Members
Kao Shih Chieh
Image Credits
Hey! Chesse

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