Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2021
Family With a Pearl Necklace Luxury Residential
by Idan Chiang
- A' Design Award 2021 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2021
- CLIENT: L'atelier Fantasia
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,861
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About Family With a Pearl Necklace Luxury Residential
Family With a Pearl Necklace is a residential interior design for a family of five in Taipei. The home covers 1700 square meters, with 1400 square meters indoors and 330 square meters outdoors, across four floors. Shared areas are placed on the first floor, rooms for the children and grandmother on the second, and the parents' rooms on the third. A multimedia room, a gym, a courtyard and a swimming pool support daily family life. Each space is arranged around a curated collection of contemporary art.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- A focus on humanity and the role of art in revealing the spirit of the client, this project has been designed around timeless pieces of focal collectible art. The fusing of contemporary works of art and the spaces designed around them, transcends simple materiality, while emphasizing the interplay and role of art in reflecting humanity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total space for this project comprises 1700m2, with 1400 m2 indoor and 330 m2 outdoor space. The house has 4 floors: one basement and three above-ground levels with 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 1 outdoor courtyard, 1 outdoor swimming pool, 1 gym, and 1 multimedia room.
- Tags
- residence, family, art curation, contemporary
- Production Technology
- Aligning an emotional connection to art with the client presented a substantial commitment of time and energy through gallery, art fair, and exhibit visits. Through this process, a shift in the imagined relationship between art and space occurred from object to dialog, and indeed between the client and art as a relationship rather than possession.
- Design Challenge
- The journey of artistic discovery, exploration and understanding took the designer and client on a two-year tour of galleries, art exhibitions and fairs in NY, London, Paris, and Taiwan. Through dialog with the art in these spaces, the client gained a self-understanding and engaged with art on a new level. The final pieces curated for this collection guided the overall design of the space, while the space itself became an extension of the art.
- Project Duration
- This project is built in 2018 in Taipei.
- Operation Flow
- This residence was created for a family of five: a couple, two children, and one grandmother. The layout for the various floors is arranged with the first floor logically a public space, the second for the children and grandmother, and the third floor for the couple. The multimedia space in the basement is the family’s entertainment space. Together with the outdoor garden and swimming pool, it provides a comfortable family atmosphere.
- Research
- In understanding this space both as art and through art, the goal for this project was curating a home art collection in sync with the client. The chemistry between art and space transforms environments in the forefront of human consciousness. This interaction shifts thinking, and even behavior in envisioning a better world through the seasons of time and emotion.
- Inspiration
- One main space is centered around Green Aquamarine Necklace, a piece by the contemporary French artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel. Inspired by his 4-story installation commissioned by Chanel, NYC, the flow of the necklace and the interplay of the individually hand-blown glass beads resonates with the space and overall aesthetic of the property.
- Image Credits
- ONER PHOTO
- Patents
- Copyright to L'atelier Fantasia.
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Grand Interview about Family With a Pearl Necklace Luxury Residential
The color and form of the art piece had a great influence on how I designed the project, since I had to consider the visual balance while incorporating it. The other aspect was how the owner saw the art piece. Understanding the artist’s intentions with his work and the client’s attitude towards owner the piece helped me realize the project.
During the journey, we had a deep look into the creative processes of multiple artists. We visited many exhibitions and art studios to gain an understanding of the motivations and intentions of the creators. I believe that if clients can feel the emotions behind the art pieces, it can lead to them having new outlooks on life.
Each floor belongs to a different generation. The private areas all have convenient features that fit the users’ needs, so they can have their own little worlds without needing to come downstairs to the common area. The common area, on the other hand, is designed for family activities. Fulfilling both the resident’s need for privacy and family bonding time is a key point in creating this home.
Human behaviors aren’t necessarily rational, they are heavily influenced by their family and culture, that’s why we need to look at them through the lens of psychology and sociology. We have to observe and predict people’s needs and societal trends with scientific means. That’s how I approach design and management.
The professional kitchen set allows the family to hire top tier private chefs. With a Steinway piano and a specialized room, opera teachers can teach private lessons in the house. In the residence, there is also a cellar that can store up to 3000 wine bottles. Most importantly, we spent 3 years searching for the perfect art pieces for this project. The high-end equipment, the choice of fabrics, and the artwork selection are what makes this abode functional and aesthetic.
During the project, we provided graphics such as floor plans and 3D renderings to give the client a proper idea of our vision. We also explained the reasons behind our choices, the client then gave us their feedback and budget so we could have the best outcome.
The landscape designer is also an artist, so we installed large floor-to-ceiling window to connect the landscaping and the interior.
In recent years, the concepts of combining art and spatial design pop up from time to time on social media. The distance between art and daily life is getting smaller because people get to know more about different artists online, so household items now can have artistic flairs. KOHLER did a collaboration with artist Daniel Arshem, and that is an example of how residential design will be influenced by the art world.
It is difficult for an interior designer to incorporate multi-media elements into a project, it takes a wide range of knowledge to be able to tie things together. We chose a video art piece by artist Julian Opie to link the art-oriented interior design and technology.
You got to have admirations for art, architecture, and family life. With admiration come passion and the yearning for knowledge, only with knowledge and passion you showcase your professional abilities when the time is right. There are an unbelievable number of details that need to be considered in an interior project, a small oversight could mean a huge loss, so it’s important to keep learning and gaining more experience.