Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu by Chih Wen Mau

Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu by Chih Wen Mau is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

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Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu

by Chih Wen Mau

Client: Chihwen Interior Design

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu

I-Grayscale Shadows luyilo lwangaphakathi lwendlu yokuhlala eneendawo ezingama-392 square meters, eTaipei City, eTaiwan. Ubume bendlu buquka igumbi lokuhlala, igumbi lokutyela, amagumbi okulala amane kunye namagumbi okuhlambela amabini. Imibala engwevu ekhethiweyo ephakathi kobumnyama nokukhanya, kunye nokugqinwa kweendonga ngesandla, kunika amagumbi umoya ozolileyo nowendalo. Umthi, imibala emhlophe, imithunzi engwevu enzulu, insimbi kunye neglasi kudityaniswe kulo lonke uyilo. Iifestile ezisuka phantsi ukuya ecweni zingenisa ukukhanya kwemini kwaye zivulele indawo yangaphakathi kwimithi ejikelezileyo. Isikrini seziqwenga zensimbi ezincinane kunye nefilimu yeglasi zivumela ukukhanya ukuba lugqithe ngeli xesha kulondolozwa imfihlo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Grayscale Shadows Uyilo lweNgcaciso Yangaphakathi Yezindlu iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Neutral grayscale shades match the tranquil scene, and the hand-painted smears on the walls present a rustic and original tone in a low profile. Wood, white hues, dark gray shades, iron, glass, and other elements are mixed to create an elegant scene.
Dimensions & Packaging: In the space of 392 square meters, there are one living room, one dining room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Tags: Interior Design, Residential, Hand-painted, Low-chroma, Wood
Production Technology: Faux finishes, veneer, systeam furniture, wooden floor, tile, ironwork
Design Challenge: The structural beam spans the canopy at the junction of the living room and the foyer. While synchronizing the coating of the TV wall, it starts with the wall next to the shoe cabinet and wrapping the beam upward, continuing to the wall next to the dining table. The vestibule spans over large space to reduce the presence of volume.
Research: The simplicity forms a neat dining scene. The modern table and white kitchenware create a cozy and inviting atmosphere with the diffusion of light. The dimmable light source changes the visual appearance and mood of the space according to the residents' preference. When adjusting light level from bright to dark, you can embrace a bistro-like vibe.
Inspiration: Sitting around lush green trees, the house enjoys a stunning view. As a bridge between indoors and outdoors, floor-to-ceiling windows introduce abundant light. The maximized window-to-wall offer a full-length view of the outside as well as expanding the spatial vision.
Project Duration: The project finished in August 2021 in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The dark gray stone tiles and wooden cabinet are the first impression of the entrance. The natural wood and stone offer a relaxing vibe when the house owner returns home. The screen is made of slim iron pieces with glass assemblies. Thanks to opacity of the glass film, it lets the light pass through while retaining privacy. The natural light coming from the glass is softened by the glass, and cast a white, non-dazzling sunshine.
Stepping into the living room, there is a change in flooring material. The wooden flooring gives a comfortable and skin-friendly touch to the space. The main TV wall is painted in grayscale, while the asymmetrical natural texture enriches the expression of the space. The horizontal pull-out wooden TV cabinet on the lower level interrupts the oppressiveness of the large areas of texture, leaving a breath of fresh air and creating layers by using various materials.
The study area is defined by a half-height wall instead of a solid wall, which retains transparency and increases the interaction between family members. After the expansion, the wall turns and connects to the bookcase along the window, creating a sense of stability in the space. The lower layer of the bookcase is lightly covered with wooden grilles, and the delicate lines are lined up to lend an elegant
and elevated touch. The middle section of the cabinet introduces an open platform, and the upper display cabinet stores collections or books as needed, creating a unique and charming vista in the warm wooden interior.
Team Members: Chih Wen Mau
Image Credits: Chihwen Interior Design