Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Li-Hsuan Chen

Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Li-Hsuan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

InsimbiIngaphakathi· 2024

Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

by Li-Hsuan Chen

Client: CHIH-MING Interior Design

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

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The Design

About Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

I-Endless Life ukwakhiwa kwangaphakathi kwendlu yokuhlala enezitezi ezintathu eTaiwan. Isikhala sonke silinganiselwa ku-297.5 amamitha esikwele, kunamakamelo amane, ikamelo lokuphumula kanye nekamelo lokudlela. Uphahla lokuqala liyindawo yokuhlangana nokuxhumana, kanti izitezi eziphezulu ziyindawo yangasese. Uhlelo oluvulekile luxhumanisa indawo yokuphumula nekamelo lokudlela zizungeze izitebhisi eziphakathi nendawo ezakhiwe nge-terazzo namarble. Imininingwane yomsebenzi wensimbi namarble evuliwe igcina ilokishi elide, elicijile likhanyisiwe. Imibala engwevu, isimende sokwakha esinombala nesimo sokhuni, kanye nefasitela elisukela phansi kuya ophahleni, kuxhumanisa okungaphakathi nezinkathi zonyaka ezingaphandle.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala 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. Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala 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. Endless Life Umsebenzi Oyinhloko Wokwakha Ngaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The open plan transforms the shortcomings of the space into its strengths. The central staircase is a combination of terrazzo and marble, which is calm and sensible and serves as a highlight. The interweaving of iron and marble in the openwork staircase connects the living and dining areas and the large floor-to-ceiling windows to the changing seasons.
The designer utilized architectural techniques to incorporate natural elements into the work, revealing a calm and subtle look. The wood-grained architectural concrete preserves the natural traces and maximizes the natural light.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site is a new 3-story house with a total area of 297.5 square meters with 4 rooms, a living room, and a dining room.
The first floor is a social area. Because of the fixed position of the stairs and elevator, the designer took the openwork approach to connect the front and back areas to realize the natural connection between the living room and dining room, forming an open plan. Above the second floor is the private area.
Tags: Season changes, natural elements, open plan, marble matching, connection.
Production Technology: Materials: marble, tile, gray glass, wood grain architectural concrete, glass, ironwork, wood grain, etc.
The color scheme is based on grey. The space is harmonized with the grayscale. The wood grain enhances the warmth and creates a pleasant atmosphere and the walls of the staircase and entrance are covered with marble. Terrazzo is lively, while linear lighting strips create a modern contemporary style.
Design Challenge: The wood grain architectural concrete on the wall behind the sofa was quite challenging. The designer stacked the wood piece by piece and poured the concrete. The details and quality of the construction process had to be carefully controlled, including the uniformity of the concrete and the prevention of cracking. Errors may require reworking, which is a test of workmanship and time management. Although complex, the work creates a highly textured effect.
Research: To reproduce nature in the interior, the design team used natural building materials, such as marble and wood grain architectural concrete, and allowed the natural texture of stone and wood to serve as a container to wrap the family's life.
The project connects images and functions with a series of links, especially by transforming the staircase in the long and narrow layout into a highlight. The building materials represent natural elements, and the openwork design has various looks from different angles, perfectly connecting the style and theme of each area.
Inspiration: The site is a new house. Based on the landscape and greenery around the site, the designer applied many natural elements in the project, including wood grain architectural concrete and marble. The grey and harmonious color palette connects the changing seasons outside the window with the interior view. The design extends the meaning of time as the change of seasons. When people live in the space, they can have a dialog with the seasons outside the window.
Project Duration: The project finished in October 2023 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The designer created an unobstructed and unrestricted look in the long and narrow layout. He retained the ceiling height to eliminate oppression. The openwork design gives the whole space a lightweight effect. In terms of details, the linear lighting shows modern, the composite cabinets add variety, and the open shelves can be placed with differently according to the seasons, providing more possibilities for interaction and communication for each occupant. The family members can enjoy a comfortable and spacious living experience.
Team Members: Li-Hsaun Chen
Image Credits: CHIH-MING Interior Design