Sapphire

Residence for Scholar Design Studio

The space is dominated by blue color tones and fair-faced concrete, supplemented by wood furniture to create a single residence that is full of texture. He loft appearance that is presented in this project is more like the client’s personal charm; especially the site is in the vibrant Taipei metropolitan area. The design itself shows the client steady and delicate qualities. This project combines a person’s psychological appearance and character, and integrates personal style to open a rational and warm spatial spatial dialogue.

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Unique Properties

The design the design team chose to use cold colors to create Loft American style residence for the clients . The overall design is composed by clean lines, smooth circulation, and hidden storage configuration. The space is carefully planned as a laid out so that everyone can feel a spacious and comfortable form the moment they step into the house. The specially customized furniture give a sophisticated sense of luxury and the visual perception.

Tags

Modernism, Single house, Classic blue, Wooden elements, Fair-faced concrete, Customized furniture, Residential design.

Production Technology

Oak wood, Teak wood, Wooden veneer, Tiles, Metal, Fair-faced concrete

Design Challenge

Trying to expand the overall activity area has become one of the design priorities, especially because the client gives the design team an opportunity to create freely. At the same time, the client also hopes to receive guest and friends inside the house to show their personal charm through the appearance of the home itself. The design team needs to communicate with the client starting the early planning stage, and use 3D rendering to ensure that the design able to fulfill the clients need, and create a comfortable gentleman like environment through the bold color matching.

Project Duration

The project finished in January, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Operation Flow

After considering the needs of the client, the design team adjusted the three-bedroom layout into two-bedroom layout configuration, changing the entrance area to be a public area not just expanding the activity are but also enhances the social function of the house, so the client can enjoy more spacious and comfortable space while receiving friends and relatives.

Research

This project is based on the calm blue and fair faced concrete design, supplemented by the warm wooden material and delicate furniture. The delicate design elements show the clients high preference, so that high standard living taste can be seen everywhere; such as from the custom made furniture in the living room, dark wooden ceiling, simple and clean appearance of the guest bathroom, everything shows the unique and personal taste of the client. In addition, the bedroom is designed with a modern and gorgeous feeling, showing the warmth, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere.

Inspiration

The overall is dominated by blue and cold water model that symbolize restraint and low-key life, and complemented by dark wooden furniture to create a home full of taste and texture. The master plan outlines a gentleman-like home style through clean lines, spacious area, and customized furniture. It is hoped that the client can have a relaxing environment after work, and at the same time can serve as an ideal home to the client and guests.

Image Credits

Andy Zhang

Project Overview

Sapphire Residence has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Shih-Ming Liu was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Sapphire Residence.

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Sapphire: A Modernist Residence Designed by Shih-Ming Liu

Shih-Ming Liu's Sapphire project, a modernist residence, was completed in January 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan, and was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in 2020.

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