Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2024
Essence of Time Residential
by Tzu-Jou Chou
- A' Design Award 2024 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Studio One
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 10,372
- Verification code 0A986E72D3 · Verify this award
About Essence of Time Residential
Essence of Time is a residential interior design for a 40 square meter apartment in Taipei City. The plan contains a foyer, a living area, a dining area, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchen. Unnecessary walls were removed to open the space, and white-grey mineral paint was applied to the walls and the mineral flooring. A curved wall separates the foyer from the adjoining area and acts as a visual focal point. A sequence of wood cabinets provides storage. The monochrome scheme and the varied textures follow the Japandi style.
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- Unique Properties
- The project was tailored by introducing sophisticated forms and monochrome scheme with textured materials. Designer aims to maximize the space by only using crucial design elements to achieve its spaciousness and visual aesthetic.
The curve wall defines boundary between foyer and its adjoin area meanwhile also serve as a visual focal point. The functional side of storage was achieved by a sequence of wood detailing cabinet, it also represent a sense of rational harmony towards the space. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The area of this project is 40 square meters, which contains foyer, living area,dinning area, two bedrooms, one bathrooms and kitchen.
- Tags
- Interior Design, Interiors, Residential, Design, Minimalism, Contemporary, Japandi
- Production Technology
- In order to achieve the openness and cohesiveness within the space, designer removed unnecessary architectural wall and applied white-grey mineral paint onto walls and mineral flooring. Designer also introduced the curve form for foyer as area divider and also serves as a media to soften the space. A space was created with minimum materials yet with varied texture expressions throughout time and its interaction with natural light. A space with timeless style but it varied by time.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to maximizing spaciousness towards a small-scale space. In order to achieve that and create a timeless space, the cohesiveness and harmony within the space is the vital concern during design process. Designer applies monochrome earthy scheme yet with varied material texture, all aims to achieve the concept of aesthetic lies in simplicity.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Jan. 2022 and finished in May 2022 in Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The project was tailored by introducing sophisticated forms and monochrome scheme with textured materials. Designer aims to maximize the space by only using crucial design elements to achieve its spaciousness and visual aesthetic. The curve wall defines boundary between foyer and its adjoin area meanwhile also serve as a visual focal point. The functional side of storage was achieved by a sequence of wood detailing cabinet, it also represent a sense of rational harmony towards the space.
A space with timeless style but it varied by time. The design goal is to provide different perspective or perception towards space itself, and discovering the true aesthetic value and essence of being. - Research
- a)How to maximize the space-
In order to maximize the space with more possibilities and flexibilities, designer needs to rearrange the architectural walls at its best. Prior to do that, designer needs to decide the area for each zone based on analyzing owner’s life habit.
b)How the materials were selected-
Materials were selected based on its natural traits and texture. For the wood and white-gray mineral paint, designer keeps its wood grain and artisan’s touchup, both provides abundant material expression under monochrome scheme. - Inspiration
- The design inspiration was derived from the concept of Japandi style. Designer aims to focus on applying original materials to approach the concept with sophisticated contour line. A space was created with minimum materials yet with varied texture expressions throughout time and its interaction with natural light. A space with timeless style but it varied by time. The design goal is to provide different perspective or perception towards space itself, and discovering the true aesthetic value.
- Image Credits
- Photographer:MD Pursuit