Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

UʻameaTotonu· 2022

Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Client: Spaceblossom Interior Design

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

O le Ola i le Ao ose fale fa'ata'atiaga i totonu o le fale pito i luga (penthouse) o lo'o i luga a'e o le fogāfale lona 32 i Taipei City i Matu, Taiuani. O lenei fale e 300 mita fa'atafa e masani ona si'osi'omia i le puao, ma o le mamanu e fa'aaogaina lenei tulaga e ala i vaega o le lanu 'ele'ele lauolaola e fatuina ai se si'osi'omaga filemu ma mautu. Ua tu'ufa'atasia le ma'a, laupapa ma u'amea e fa'aopoopo ai le loloto ma foliga fa'anatura. O mea faifale ma meataita'i moli lanu efuefu mafanafana e maua ai se foliga fa'aonapo nei. O le vaega lautele e fa'atasia ai le potu malolo, umukuka fa'atulaga motu (island kitchen) ma le nofoaga 'ai, a'o potu moe e tolu e fa'atatau i fa'amalama tetele o lo'o va'aia ai le taulaga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Living in the Clouds Fale Mautotogi Fa'ata'atiaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The penthouse apartment is situated on level 32 overlooking Taipei city. The custom floor plan has a well thought out approach that encompasses daily living for one individual or an entire family, whilst allowing for the flexibility to entertain an intimate gathering or transformed for a large soiree. The earth-toned space is a primary theme throughout, with subtle changes to depth and the natural texture of stone, wood and metal stack the thickness of the field, which form a natural and vivid modern scenery. The warm grey-tone furniture and lighting fixtures gives a timeless and contemporary look and feel.
Dimensions & Packaging: Interior area is 300 square meter.
Tags: Modern, Simple, Luxurious, Residential Design, Timeless, Minimalist, Monochrome, Skyscraper, Contemporary, Residential Apartment
Production Technology: Rose gold titanium ion coated stainless steel frame mounting glass were selected for partition material in study and several sliding doors to create luxurious look and uniqueness in the space. Smart home lighting and control system was adopted for better connectivity and enhanced living experience.
Design Challenge: As it was a roughcast apartment ,the most challenging aspect of this project was initial space planning and fundamental works. The project scope including joinery detailing, carpentry, coordinating electrical and mechanical services for lighting and ventilation outlets, air conditioning, painting, a new kitchen and bathroom appliances installations, furniture selection and soft furnishings throughout.
Research: There were many challenging aspects on both the design and interior construction. The consultant team cooperated successfully with the builders and craftsmen to achieve the aesthetics from the original concept while maintaining practical functionality.
Inspiration: This luxurious penthouse apartment is situated in an elevated position of New Taipei City, Taiwan and overlooking the city. The location is often surrounded by fog, a dream-like state like living in the clouds. Inspired by this nature phenomenon, this design is takes inspiration from the rich and elegant earth tones, creating a noble and stable atmosphere. A thoughtful selection of colors and shades creates a unique spatial tension. The ingenious mix and match of different textures further stimulates the harmony of Zen. Living in this peaceful home is like meditating in the mountain that brings people stillness and relaxation in the midst of the obstacles in life.
Project Duration: The project started in February and finished in July, 2021 in New Taipei City, Taiwan .
Operation Flow: The public area is an open space including the living room, open-plan island kitchen and dining area. The Living room has large windows overlooking a vast and striking cityscape of Taipei. Entering the private area - the large master bedroom suite is situated at the rear of the apartment, with a glass door opening into a private and luxurious bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms with ensuite adjacent to the master bedroom. Every bedroom has large windows overlooking the city and providing ample nature light.
Patents: All copyrights reserved by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang, 2021.
Team Members: Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang
Image Credits: Images by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang