The Essence 住宅室內設計 by Shih Chieh Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.

銅室內· 2022

The Essence 住宅室內設計

by Shih Chieh Kao

Client: MoreIn Design

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 室內 Category

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The Design

About The Essence 住宅室內設計

《本質》係台灣一個住宅單位嘅室內設計項目。一條大樑橫跨整個單位,高度不足210厘米。樑嘅兩側鋪上大幅斑馬木,底部則以鈦金屬鍍層處理,令呢條樑成為空間嘅視覺焦點。天花板以斜角同弧線嘅方式與樑身相接,將視線向上延伸,令空間顯得更加開闊。一張長桌同時充當客廳同餐廳嘅功能。大部分儲物空間安排喺私人房間內,而隱藏式沃體則令共用空間保持簡潔。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

The Essence 住宅室內設計是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計The Essence 住宅室內設計將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。The Essence 住宅室內設計出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: There is a large beam crossing the apartment less than 210 cm high. One can even reach out to the beam easily. By covering both sides of the beam with large zebra wood and titanium-plated metal and reinforcing the visual effects of the beam artistically, we subvert the largest defect of the space into the soul of the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Since the apartment is well lit, we hope to keep the brightness of the sunlight and its natural temperature and convert the original compressed space and low beam into unique features. The main color tone is that of lotos plaster and wooden texture, manifesting an intense but sensible texture on the walls and beam. The use of light bands and metal increases visual depth and adds an exquisite humanistic touch to the space. The master bedroom is divided into a working area and sleeping area through the use of grilles. The bed faces a large window. The diagonally upward opening of the ceiling leads one to see the sky when lying in bed. The gaps and directions of the grilles are based on the angles of sunshine. The light and shadow in the space change beautifully with the sun.
Tags: Interior, Design, House, Residence
Production Technology: For the public sphere, we rearrange the fragmented space and focus on a long table for family gathering and bonding. Because the beam is low and unchangeable, to relieve the pressure caused by the beam, we connect and extend the beam and ceilings obliquely with curves. In this way, we weaken the stiffness of the structure and extend the upward vision of the space. Both sides of the beam are covered with large zebra wood with titanium-plated metal at the bottom. With the contrast of the materials, we present natural and exquisite texture, turning the beam into a focus of the apartment. On the other hand, we also simplify the storage of the public sphere, keeping most of the storage space in the private sphere of the family members and customize the space based on the needs of different users.
Design Challenge: The large and low beam crossing the apartment generates massive pressure. Within the budget, we have figured out a way to diminish the existence of the beam and make the space look broader in a simple style by turning the beam into a unique feature of the space.
Research: Based on the residents’ needs, we integrate small areas and broaden the space. The long table area serves both a living room and a dining room. The ceiling connects to the beam through oblique angles and curves, extending the vision upwards and makes the space look broader. Covering the beam with large zebra wood and titanium plated metal, we relieve the pressure of the space and turn the beam into a vivid spotlight in the public sphere. On the other hand, most of the storage space is in the private sphere, designed according to different users and needs while the storage space in the public sphere is hidden, keeping the space clean and simple.
Inspiration: In a common multi family residential space, we often encounter such issues as large beams and imbalanced structures. We try to turn these defects of the apartment into unique strengths in the most simple and natural way. By converting materials and introducing sunlight, we upgrade the quality and inner spirit of life in this space. We further maximize the function and storage of the space, presenting the purest and most comfortable essence.
Project Duration: The project started and finished in Oct 2020 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: For the family members to spend more quality time together, we reintegrate the arrangement and storage of the public sphere and make the space broader and more comfortable. The long table area is both a living room and a dining room. With hidden cabinets and doors, all kinds of items can be put away neatly. The residents can talk and interact with each other more harmoniously without distraction.
Team Members: Shih Chieh Kao