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This design represents a clever interplay of architecture and psychology, where the panoramic seascape takes center stage, supported by a design that respects both the need for open, transformative space and the reassuring embrace of defined living areas. The balcony with its Jacuzzi and swing chair becomes an intermediary space, blending indoors with the outside, and highlighting structural safety as a key aspect of the installation.
House in Akashi is a single-storey house designed to bring daily life close to nature. The house is divided into three zones, based on purpose and degree of privacy, and each zone has its own garden and concept. Areas for family life, harvest and the enjoyment of nature are tailored to the interests of the client. Communal space is kept large and private rooms small, which encourages a social atmosphere. The enclosed courtyards bring soft daylight indoors and blur the boundary between inside and outside. The structure is built entirely of timber, following a traditional Japanese method.
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.
The idea was to maximise the corner lot building plinth using rounded corners or rounded edges, the filleted streamlined form in response to the tropics, designated programmes and its neighbourhood. Viewing the building from the street level, a staggered filleted mass was elevated vigorously from its surrounding. The palettes of materials combined the white, black, and grey curved solid planes with touches of timber and transparency of glasses, streamlining a form which is manly standing out within its neighbourhood.
Casa da Varanda is a residential interior design for a house where the porch area is integrated into the main body of the home. One large open space contains a television room, a gourmet kitchen with a wood stove and oven, an island counter and a dining area with a large table made of solid natural wood. Natural materials are used, including concrete, wood slats, brick and rustic porcelain floor tiles with a stone effect. LED bars are fitted between the wooden slats of the ceiling. The integrated layout supports cooking and gathering with family and friends.
River One is a residential complex located in Chongqing, China, between the Jialing River and Zhaomu Mountain Park. The orientation and height of every building follow the local terrain, so each apartment has an open view of the landscape. Height differences at the entrances are resolved by elevators and stairs set within the landscape design. A waterfall in the central courtyard and other landscape elements also address the level changes of the site. The facades are made of silver-gray aluminum plates, glass and wood-grained aluminum panels.
Arc Realm is a residential interior design that serves as a studio and a private guest house in Taipei, Taiwan. The project covers about 95.87 square meters and was completed in July 2022. An open plan layout links the living room, bar area and kitchen, so the space appears wider. Curved forms shape the ceiling, the storage cabinets and an arch shaped display cabinet beside the television wall. Stone textured panels, mineral paint and a marble dining table give a consistent texture. A folding sliding door of rainbow glass opens or closes the space as needed.
Fantastic is a residential interior design for a 265 square meter apartment in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The project combines the ideas of the homeowners and the designer, and expresses personal style through material and color choices. Dark wood grilles and dark brown wood veneer walls with art paint make the space look calm and stable. Natural light adds a low-key texture, while bright red serves as a visual highlight. Iron construction, special paint and wooden grilles were used. The result is a warm and comfortable home.
The architect had a special offer from a client who came to entrust the team with the design and execution of a building for himself and his four children in five independent units. There was no doubt. Part of the attraction of this project was the team knew the urban infrastructures of that area and municipal rules allow the construction of more floors than the client intended. In early Iranian apartment living in Tehran's modernist era, uniform unit plans are avoided, enriching this family-centric project with unique qualities and value.
The Night Sky is a residential interior design for a 115 square meter home with four rooms. The design combines a vintage English style with the atmosphere of a hotel. Wooden walls, iron shelves, vintage mirrors and classic furniture define the main character of the space. Blue paint, blue wallpaper, crystal white tiles and wall lamps lighten the deep retro tones. An open plan keeps the public area spacious, and curved ceiling forms soften rigid lines. Warm recessed lighting supports a calm and elegant mood.
Harvested Pavilion is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan in 2021. The home covers 35 ping and contains an entryway, a living room, a semi-open study, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Dark wood grain veneer paves the wall surfaces, while light-toned furniture and natural daylight soften the interior. A room in front of the television wall was removed and replaced by a semi-open study beside the living room. The change corrects the irregular plan and makes the shared area more open. Titanium plating frames the ceiling and guides movement through the space.
La Cima is a house of 340 square meters located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. The house is designed to follow the topography of the mountain and to limit intervention in the terrain. Sustainability, airtightness and self-sufficiency guide the design. Orientation was set according to the local climate and sunlight, following bioclimatic principles. Large glass facades frame views of the mountains, the city and the sea, while the greenhouse effect and the Venturi effect help regulate indoor temperature. Local natural stone, teak wood and roof solar panels are used.