Residential House
Casa Calma

Residential House for Paradox Studio

Casa Calma is a residence for 3-generation family. The original building layout with two owner-exclusive elevators centered at a 360-sqm floor plan has created a private entryway to double-height terrace facing Mountain View. With the nature of centered elevator core, a clear line was set to divide the space into two different character with a 2.8m tall 180 degree rotating door. The bedroom area can be separated from living room when guests visit. And during the private family time, the house can be circulated as a loop.

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Unique Properties

With the nature of centered elevator core, we draw a clear line to divide the interior area into two major uses with a 2.8m tall 180 degree rotating door. The bedroom area can keep completely separated from living room when guests visit. And with the private family time, the house can be circulated as a loop. Also, an invisible linear axis was introduced with a dominated bronze titanium plating ceiling design, emphasized the primary direction of daily activity flow.

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Residential, Wabisabi, Sky Garden, Casa Calma, Luxury House, Huaku, Tianmu, Taiwan

Production Technology

A great harmony of high-end smart home technology and earthy interior space is well played in Casa Calma. Italian Cebos mineral coating is used widely in lobby, foyer, living, dining area and Study. And with the well temperature/ humidity/audiovisual control system, we are hoping Casa Calma can subtly take care of the need with technology and also maintain the gentle and calm interior environment.

Design Challenge

The production period was during pandemic, we had to stop the construction several times or control the number of construction team in order to cooperate with government policy. The duration was extended to a year-long which was original an 8-month construction time project.

Project Duration

The project started in Oct 2020 and finished in Oct 2021 in Taipei

Operation Flow

Dining area and family study are the two mediated spaces carefully planted to allow space to bond and breathe. In dining area, a 2.6m wide sliding door can flexibly be used a division to create private club space. The particular sliding door is also the door of exhibit wall cabinet, the corridor can be transformed into an exhibition hallway during the party event, as the owner is also an art collector. Forest green cabinet with soft white mineral coating sliding door is s also the end view of the corridor, set a calm and refreshing tone when entering private bedroom territory.

Research

The design research was based on tailor-making an independent and co-existing space for each member of the family, including two cats. With the center elevator core in the original layout, how to design a close yet distant spatial program has become the primary research at the design stage.

Inspiration

Casa Calma is a residence for 3-generation family. Located in Huaku Sky Garden, an Iconic high-rise Building in Tianmu Taipei. The unique building layout with two owner-exclusive elevators centered at a 360-sqm floor plan has allowed us to create a private and unique entryway to double-height terrace facing Mountain View, welcoming the owner with soothing atmosphere and open view.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Andrew Kan. Image #2: Photographer Future Vision Photography. Image #3: Photographer Future Vision Photography. Image #4: Photographer Future Vision Photography. Image #5: Photographer Andrew Kan.

Project Overview

Casa Calma Residential House has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2021 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.

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Casa Calma: A Tranquil 3-Generation Family Residence in Taipei's Huaku Sky Garden

Chris Chen Unveils Casa Calma, a Unique Residential House Designed for Harmony and Privacy


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