Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

ArioTotonu· 2024

Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi

by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Client: CHEWEN CHOU Interior

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi

O le Spirit of Stillness o se faʻataʻitaʻiga totonu o se fale mautotogi e aofia ai le 120 sikuea mita i le Aai o Taipei, Taiwan. O le mamanu e tuʻufaʻatasia ai le filosofia a Sasaʻe ma le matagofie faʻaonaponei e fausia ai se avanoa filemu i totonu o se aai pisi. O se auala e tolu vaega e tutusa ai le taua o le galuega, faʻafiafiaga ma le malologa. O le puipui autu e faia i fasi maʻa toe faʻaaogaina, ae o le puipui faʻataʻitaʻi ua faʻamaeʻaina i vali faʻa-Italia e le afaina ai le siosiomaga. O se fausaga uʻamea natia e lagolagoina ai se faʻatagata Bodhisattva e 30 kilokalama le mamafa. O le malamalama faanatura, moli LED e faʻasaoina ai le malosiaga, mea e taofia ai le vevela ma laʻau e faʻamamāina ai le ea e faʻaleleia atili ai le toʻafilemu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Spirit of Stillness Faʻataʻitaʻiga Totonu o le Fale Mautotogi o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

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