Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan by Minusplus Design

Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan by Minusplus Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Perunggu in Interior Competition Category.

PerungguInterior· 2024

Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan

by Minusplus Design

Client: MinusPlus Design

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan

Human Haus Tn nyaéta interior toko pakéan di Tainan, Taiwan. Toko ieu nempatan lanté handap ti hiji imah anu geus umurna leuwih ti genep puluh taun, kalayan denah panjang tur heureut sarta hateup miring. Panel dinding anu ditutup dibongkar pikeun némbongkeun tembok bata heubeul, sarta panel siling dicabut pikeun némbongkeun struktur hateup kai aslina. Bahan-bahan anu digunakeun kaasup stuko, karya beusi, bata, jeung vinir kai oak, kalayan lapisan luhur anti cai anu ngalindungan beungeut heubeul éta. Hiji tangga jeung tata letak wangun jam pasir ngalegaan pandangan. Méjanin (mezzanine) dijieun jadi wewengkon panyimpenan, sarta tambang-tambang mantuan mindahkeun barang.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. Human Haus Tn Toko Pakéan minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Combining the old and the new: There are many contrasting techniques in the space. The original wall panels that had been sealed up were broken down to reveal brick walls with traces of age. The ceiling panels were removed to reveal the former wooden roof structure in the new interior design. Took the concept of contrast to reveal the highlights.
Layout: The layout of the site is a common one in Taiwan. The narrow layout requires consideration of movement, sight, and experience. Used a staircase to create a vertical vision and an hourglass-loke look to create a horizontal axis.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site has a total area of 52.8 square meters on the first floor and is over 60 years old.
The site is an old house built during the Japanese period. It has a narrow and long floor plan and a pitched roof ceiling. In the early days, people would use the triangular space of the pitched roof as a loft for storage. Following this idea, the design team arranged the clothing store's warehouse on the mezzanine floor and installed ropes to help the client efficiently when moving goods in and out.
Tags: Tainan, history, Japanese occupation era, clothing store, open plan, small space, solid wood, brick, stucco
Production Technology: Building materials: stucco, ironwork, brick, oak veneer stain, paint, topcoat, etc.
The project aims to prioritize preservation and avoids using complicated new materials. Instead, it emphasizes the restoration and preservation of existing materials.
To avoid moisture damage to the wood, the design team painted the brick walls, ceilings, window frames, and doors with a waterproof topcoat to ensure the antiques are preserved.
Design Challenge: The project places a strong emphasis on the 'contrast' between the old and the new, which involves carefully deciding what to preserve and what to discard. Keeping everything intact would not only defeat the purpose of revitalization but also fail to capture the essence of the old house. Conducted extensive deliberations and considerations, and eventually retained the most valuable elements. In the subsequent phase, the integration of modern elements became the focal point. Achieving a balance between the two elements was also a crucial aspect of the design that required meticulous planning.
Research: The space holds a strong historical significance and a sense of time as it is located in Tainan, where the fashion industry thrived half a century ago.
The project's core is centered around the 'integration of the old and the new'. The old and the new are intertwined, bringing a new era of vitality through the story of history, while highlighting the strong textures of the past through the minimalist style. Through contrasting techniques in color, style, and visual effects, such as new and old, dark and light, and rough and smooth, the project makes the space more vivid.
Inspiration: The site is in Tainan, which is known as Castletown. Tainan has a rich and interesting story, and the site is near the Lin Department Store, which was the essence of the early development of the local fashion industry. The design team historical objects in the space, including brick walls, roof tiles, wood veneer, and layout, and restored them with new designs to find the perfect balance between new and old. Moreover, the vintage colors give visitors a new meaning that is different from the common clothing stores.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2022 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The convenience of the space is more interesting than the client thought because the site has several conditions that cannot be changed. First, it has a slope; second, it has a long and narrow layout; and third, the space has non-modifiable storage space on both sides and above.
Used a staircase and hourglass style plan to create a spacious visual experience. In the storage, they installed preserved wood pieces where the view level is visible to enhance the nostalgic atmosphere. For the loft above, the vertical route was too steep, and ropes are installed to facilitate the goods in and out.
Team Members: Yu-Hsuan Chu, Yu-Chen Chang
Image Credits: Minusplus Design