Ian Chen Receives the A' Design Award for The Green Breathe Residential in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The Work

Project

The Green Breathe Residential

Function

Residential

Category

Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Discipline

Spatial Design

Industry

Architecture and Packaging & Retail

Colors

Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Gray, Saddle Brown and Black

Images

5

Client

H Cube Interior Design Company Limited

The Recognition

Laureate

Ian Chen

Country

Taiwan (China)

Recognition

A' Design Award

Edition

2020 - 2021

Design ID

#115738

Credits

Image Credits

Kevin

Design Details

Unique Properties

On the spaceline of the room, the shape of the rectangle is used as the connection to each domain like the wall behind the sofa is made in grey polypropylene board, configured in golden ratio, also it is embedded with titanium plated metal in black interlocked grain texture. The designer is familiar with the extension of the atmosphere and frames it with the conceptual architrave for example the wall across the dining room is created in a light tan painted lattice so that not only it visually becomes higher but also by the furnish of titanium plated metal in black interlocked grain texture and grey paints.

Inspiration

Space is the first residence for the clients newborn so that the priority is to make sure that the environments building materials are non-toxic, eco-friendly and the health of the clients family is secured. However, the construction has gotten certification of GGCB after the construction is done. Nevertheless, the designer has utilized low chroma colors as the foundation and also established a modern mansion with titanium plated black frame, tawny glasses, brown baking paints, and paints in grey color. At the same time, using geometric shapes such as rectangles to create a neat style.

Research

Low chroma colors such as grey and black are utilized to establish the ambiance of serenity and also the lines in order and the geometry shapes have connected through the grey color flow line. The vertical and horizontal lines define the interior space and with the extension of lines, the concept of picture frame has made quite a scenery to the house. The light bands are embedded into the mottled grey texture between the hollow cabinets, and with the sunshine, the scene looks wider. In order to avoid the fundamental tone of the house being too stiff, the designer has made use of colorful ornaments to decorate the space.

Challenge

Green Design not only just represents the idea of being environmentally friendly but a path to protect the health of living beings. In order to make the idea into action, the designer has taken related courses so as to actually participate in the concept of Green Design and also learn the professional technique of the measurements and calculations of formaldehyde. Moreover, combining the interior design aesthetics into the concept has made the environment of the interior esthetical and pure. At the same time, space has passed all levels of examinations so as to fulfill the clients expectation, a healthy and non-toxic living environment.

Realization and Technology

H Cube interior design has managed the place with the purpose of creating a building that is environmentally friendly, pure, and clean. Hence, the designer has chosen mexin boards to construct the publics ceiling which possesses the features of flame retardant and sound absorption. Because of the mexin boards, the ceiling doesnt need to undergo the process of painting. Hence, the interior of the house wont suffers from the smell of the paint. The designer has arranged the mexin boards into regular order so that the configuration between the living room and the corridor is harmonious.

Operation and Interaction

The designer has taken the clients living habit into account so the configuration of the interior space has been reorganized such as the space of the restroom for guests has been narrowed which has broadened the flow line of the dining room and the living room and also which has been consistent with the ambiance of the public domain. In addition, the layout of the corridor has been arranged left shift for 40 centimeters which has made the wall behind the sofa broaden and given it visually wider as well as the space of the master bedroom.

Project Duration and Location

The project finished in January 2020 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Specifications

As to the presentation of the TV wall, the designer has extended the idea of picture frames. Based on the texture of wood makings and the inclination angle of the edge of the frame, the subject is emphasized. Moreover, the inner tone of the frame is established with artistic creations and has embedded the titanium parts into the boards which have light bands covered on them. Therefore, by lights polishing, the impression of serenity is highlighted and the mottled texture has made quite a scene.

Keywords

New building, Architectural design, Interior design, Image of nature, Residential space