Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by George PC Kao

Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by George PC Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

UʻameaTotonu· 2020

Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

by George PC Kao

Client: ACG Design International

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

Tusitusiga o le Tusi: O le Black Definition ose mamanu i totonu o se fale nofoia e aofia ai le tusa ma le 234.4 mita fa'atafafa i Taichung City, Taiwan. O le fale e iai se potu talimalo i luma, se potu malolo, se potu 'aiga, se umukuka tatala, e tolu potumoe ma se potu teu oloa. O le manatu autu o le vaevaega e faavaevae ai le avanoa i totonu i vaega tatala mo tagata lautele ma vaega tuto'atasi mo mea patino. O ituaiga eleele 'ese'ese o puipui ma le fola e fatuina ai se vavaeeseina va'aia. O lo'o fa'aogaina ma'a fa'anatura ua ufiufi i le titaniamu, vali minerale, apa fa'aoga mai fafo, mea faifa'agaoioi u'amea ma tioata ua vali. Na toe fa'atulaga le fuafuaga o le fale ina ia fa'alauteleina le potu malolo mo le talimaloina o malo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu 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 Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu 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 Black Definition Galuega Fa'avae: Mamanu 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 designers involved the concept of dichotomy to create an impeccable residence with aesthetic literacy and great functionality for the clients family. The designers utilized elements like modernistic lines and proportions, large quantities of titanium plated natural stones, and mineral coatings, making the home discreet yet affordably luxurious. A harmony of colors and proportions not only magnifies the visual effect of the space but also shows the clients distinct personal identity.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site is approximately 234.4 square meters and consists of a foyer, a living room, a dining room, an open kitchen, three bedrooms and a storage.
Tags: Modern, Simplicity, Affordable luxury, Dichotomy, Urban, Sense of technology, Double-sided lighting
Production Technology: Titanium plated natural stones, Mineral coatings, Imported tiles, Steel hardware, Lacquered glass
Design Challenge: The design team started ceaseless communication in order to understand the living space that the client truly desired; however, her being used to conforming to societal expectations meant that her true feelings were hidden and suppressed, and the client could not decide on the design even after a long time. Hence the team losing a clear direction in the beginning, but in the end, after providing a variety of options under their ideas, the style was set for this project.
Research: Dividing the overall space into halves, specifically openly used public areas and independent private areas, using different textures on the walls and flooring to create visual segmentation, implementing large quantities of titanium plated natural stones and mineral coatings, and collocating lighting design. Simplistic lines and proportions in a modernistic style are the main elements in public areas; they symbolize the subtle, affordably-luxurious feeling in a city.
Inspiration: After had discussions with the client, concluded that the clients intelligence, capability, and competency as an independent woman of modern times dont always portray the real her, all of her traits, and her true desires. Therefore, the team tried to pinpoint her true nature through conversations and her sense of fashion, so that their design could reflect the clients personality and image, and at the same time outline her thoughts and inner profile, which are two sides of the same coin.
Project Duration: The project was finished in Nov, 2019 in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: After considering the clients daily needs and habits, the designers rearranged the layout of the living and another room done by the original construction company, giving the former more space to meet the needs of the client, namely when she is hosting friends. Expanding public areas provides more room for activity and enhances the comfortability while using.
Team Members: George PC Kao
Hsin I Lin
Image Credits: Squid Image Studio