Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ by Minusplus Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2024
Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ
Client: MinusPlus Design
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ
Ọrọ Iwe: Human Haus Tn jẹ inu ile itaja aṣọ kan ni Tainan, Taiwan. Ile itaja naa gba ilẹ-isale ile kan ti o ti pé ọdún ọgọta lọ, pẹlu ètò gigun, dín àti òrùlé tí ó dà. A yọ àwọn pátákó ògiri tí a fi dí kúrò láti fi hàn àwọn ògiri bíríkì àtijọ́, a sì yọ àwọn pátákó àjà kúrò láti fi hàn ètò òrùlé onígi àkọ́kọ́. Àwọn ohun èlò tí a lò pẹ̀lú sitúkò, iṣẹ́ irin, bíríkì àti fẹ́nìà oaku, àti ìṣàn aṣọ ìṣàyẹ̀wò tí ó dáàbò bo àwọn ojú ilẹ̀ àtijọ́ lọ́wọ́ omi. Àtẹ̀gùn àti ètò tí ó dàbí wákàtí-iyanrin (hourglass) mú kí ojú-ìwòye gbòòrò síi. Ilẹ̀ àárín (mezzanine) ni a lò gẹ́gẹ́ bí àyè ìpamọ́, àwọn okùn sì ń ràn án lọ́wọ́ láti gbé àwọn ọjà kiri.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Human Haus Tn Ile Itaja Aṣọ ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
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
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