Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Nzvimbo yeMukati neMusangano Competition Category.

SirivhaMukati· 2024

Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati

by Chewen Chou and Hsaio Yin Lin

Client: CHEWEN CHOU Interior

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Mukati Category

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The Design

About Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati

Spirit of Stillness idhizaini yemukati mefurati inotora nzvimbo yemamita mana ari kubva pamakumi maviri (120 square meters) muguta reTaipei, Taiwan. Dhizaini iyi inosanganisa uzivi hwekuMabvazuva neruvara rwemazuva ano kuti pagadzirwe nzvimbo yakadzikama mukati meguta rine ruzha. Nzira ine zvikamu zvitatu inopa kukosha kwakaenzana kubasa, kutandara uye kuzorora. Madziro makuru akagadzirwa nezvimedu zvematombo zvakashandiswazve, uye madziro ehunyanzvi akapedziswa nependi dzekuItaly dzisingakuvadzi zvakatipoteredza. Chivakwa chesimbi chakavanzika chinotsigira chivezwa chaBodhisattva chine huremu hwemakirogiramu makumi matatu. Chiedza chezvisikwa, mwenje yeLED inochengetedza simba, zvinhu zvinodzivirira kupisa uye miti inochenesa mhepo zvinovandudza kugarika.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Spirit of Stillness Dhizaini yeMukati meFurati chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.

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