Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi by Kai-Bo Chen

Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi by Kai-Bo Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi

by Kai-Bo Chen

Client: ShiuanYuan Group

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi

Ukuqoqwa Kwamasiko Nezikhathi ludizayini lwangaphakathi lwendlu oluqedwe eTaipei, eTaiwan. Ikhaya elingu-165 amamitha esikwele lisebenzisa isiko lababhali baseShayina kanye nendawo yemvelo yendabuko njengezimpawu zomlando oqhubekayo. Imininingwane yokuhlobisa yendabuko ihlanganiswa nemibala nezithombe zesimanje. Uphansi lwe-parquet olufudumele, izindonga ezinesikhumba kanye nezinsimbi zensimbi kudala isimo esizolile nesihlelekile. Indawo yemvelo, ukukhanya kwelanga kanye nokumoshakala kwendawo kuletha esikhaleni. Amadivayisi agcina amandla futhi anokukhishwa okuphansi ayeseka indlela yokuphila ezinzile futhi ekhululekile.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Aggregation of Cultures and Eras Ukuklama Kwezindlu Zangaphakathi iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The designer takes the Chinese tradition scholarly culture and the traditional scenery as symbols to depict an image that represents the continuous history and culture thought the environment around. To reflect the changes of time and trends, a beauty that draws inspiration from classic and modern is born.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 165 square meter.
Tags: Residence, Culture, Chinese, History, Symbols
Production Technology: Through the combination of modern texture and color and the classical trim design, the space inherits the delicate craftmanship while shows the modern aesthetics and reflecting the trend of the time. The two conflicting styles integrate and the vibe becomes steady yet lux. Design elements from different eras are gathered and creates a new genre: the warm parquet flooring alongside the wall featured leather and hardware establish a grand ambience
Design Challenge: Sustainability and innovation also play important roles in the design process. The designer applies green building design in the project to build a future where human can live in harmony with the environment. With the nature lighting and ventilation system, the residents can utilize the resource they use in daily life. All the energy-saving and low-emission devices help elevate the living quality and make the house more livable while embracing the concept of sustainability.
Research: The designer applies simple yet luxurious color tones and materials and unites two contradicted styles to paint a picture of home being a safe haven for one while keeping the space pure and natural with some fun touches.
Inspiration: The design idea is to express the beauty of culture, so the designer pays attention to little details. With subtle and simple color combination and exquisite leather texture, the space is elevated and has more depth to it. The gentle wood texture in calming dark colors symbolize the long-existing historical and cultural context. The quality of life and practicality is still taken care of with the advanced craftmanship.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2021 in Taipei, Taiwan
Operation Flow: The design introduces the nature scenery and light into the space, in order to establish an architectural ambience that matches the environment. Through the basic elements of nature, an impression of culture that is about subtlety, prudence and modesty, is built.
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Photographer Chung-Chen Chen, Aggregation of Cultures and Eras, 2021.