Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Weave Of Light Residential House
by Hui Ting Fan
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Bailichen Interior Design Co., Ltd.
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About Weave Of Light Residential House
Weave of Light is a residential interior design for a three floor house in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with about 170 square meters on each floor. The living room features Silver Fox marble in geometric shapes accented by metal, and the dining room has a dome ceiling with reflective wood veneer. The open concept kitchen uses sliding glass doors to contain cooking fumes. Wavy walls and strategic lighting shape the master bedroom. Barrier free features serve older residents, while textured materials diffuse light and turn walls into art.
Weave Of Light Residential House by Hui Ting Fan exemplifies a sophisticated approach to contemporary residential interior design that synthesizes organic sculptural forms with the precision of modern architectural detailing, positioning the work within an evolving tradition of humanistic modernism that seeks warmth and tactility within clean-lined spatial frameworks. The design demonstrates exceptional command of what might be termed architectural choreography, orchestrating the movement of light, the transparency of boundaries, and the material dialogue between natural stone, warm wood, and industrial elements to create an environment that feels simultaneously curated and effortlessly livable. The ceiling treatment emerges as the composition's most distinctive formal achievement, its undulating concrete mass suggesting influences from mid-twentieth century organic modernism while the integrated linear lighting channels introduce a contemporary technological sophistication that transforms the sculptural element into a functional luminaire of considerable atmospheric impact. The material palette reveals careful consideration of chromatic temperature relationships, with the warm amber tones of the spectacular stone kitchen backsplash finding harmonic resonance in the walnut furniture elements while establishing productive tension with the cool grey-veined marble flooring that grounds the composition in serene neutrality. The glass partition system achieves the delicate balance of maintaining visual connectivity between dining and kitchen zones while providing acoustic separation and allowing the dramatic stone feature wall to function as a visual terminus that rewards the eye's journey through layered spatial planes. One might observe how the design engages with biophilic principles through its integration of natural materials, the presence of living botanical elements, and the careful modulation of natural and artificial light to create diurnal variation within the interior environment. The work invites contemplation of how contemporary residential design might honor both the desire for openness and the need for intimacy, creating spaces that serve practical functions while nourishing aesthetic and emotional wellbeing.
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- Unique Properties
- This design redefines residential spaces by merging wall art with advanced lighting and transforming traditional marble with modern elements. It caters to diverse generational needs, using light and shadow to enhance ambiance. The design incorporates organic patterns and metallic finishes, turning walls into unique art pieces. This innovative approach creates a versatile design language that appeals across ages, blending functionality with artistic expression.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- First floor includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, and a room for the elderly, totaling approximately 170 square meters. Second floor comprises a master bedroom, audio-visual room, walk-in closet, and a bathroom, also totaling about 170 square meters. Third floor features two bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom, with an area of approximately 170 square meters.
- Tags
- Light and Shadow Dynamics, Modern Aesthetic, Textured Materials, Open Layout, Inclusivity in Design, Wall Art Integration, Versatile Design Language, Geometric Shapes, Strategic Lighting, Sustainable Environments
- Production Technology
- We have reimagined classic elements using modern techniques. The living room features Silver Fox marble in geometric shapes accented by metal, and the dining room showcases a dome ceiling with reflective wood veneer. Integrated storage and strategic lighting enhance both functionality and style, blending seamlessly into the design to create a cohesive, artistic environment.
- Design Challenge
- Meticulously preserving classic elements while embracing modern design philosophies and innovative techniques, the project contemplates the interpretation of classical beauty through contemporary materials and methods, maintaining harmony and consistency in the overall design. Careful consideration was given to the preferences and requirements of each age group, such as integrating barrier-free features for the elderly and weaving modern technology and trendy elements for the younger generation.
- Project Duration
- This project commenced design discussions in June 2022 and was completed in January 2024 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The design features a modern open concept kitchen with sliding glass doors and accordion curtains to manage cooking fumes and maintain space clarity. The master bedroom uses wavy walls and strategic lighting for a welcoming feel. In the media room, hand dyed wood veneer wallpaper with metallic lines adds visual texture. A skylight in the communal bathroom introduces natural light, enhancing the atmosphere. These elements combine to enhance both functionality and aesthetics in the living space.
- Research
- We aimed to create inclusive and sustainable environments that cater to all age groups. Using an integrative method that combined aesthetic assessment with ergonomic analysis, we collected data through surveys, space analysis software, and light distribution tests.
- Inspiration
- This design was inspired by the dynamics of light and shadow transforming ordinary architectural elements into art The vertical and horizontal lines with varied materials blur boundaries between two and three dimensional spaces enhancing the modern aesthetic Utilizing textured materials like stone diffuses light creating reflections that change throughout the day An open layout supports smooth circulation for all reflecting inclusivity in design.
- Image Credits
- DEFI - Chris Fan
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to BAILICHEN INTERIOR DESIGN CO., LTD., 2024.