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Simple Harmonic

Residence for Shape 2 Design

Took light earthy colors and mixed styles to realize an independent yet interactive home. The open-plan social area is large in scale, while the lowered TV wall subtly defines the function of the area and forms a vista with the artistic marble pattern. The dining room simplifies materials to create a comfortable atmosphere, with rounded and curved lines to showcase details such as concave, convex, and irregular interlacing. Although the space is only in one color, it is still visually striking.

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Unique Properties

Arcs with beauty and function: The white cabinets extending from the entrance to the dining room are made up of many small semi-circular shapes, and the rounded surface is not just a shape, but a quarter-circle storage cabinet. Multiple material combinations: Although a variety of materials are used, the overall effect is quite harmonious due to the appropriate color scheme. The designer used gloss and matte finishes, as well as the visual contrasts created by the differences in convexity and flatness to emphasize the sense of solidity.

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Modern style, mix-and-match style, Morandi color, light tone, various materials.

Production Technology

Building materials: metal iron parts, stainless steel, Belgium laminate flooring, system plates, trims, transparent glass, baking paint, paint, grating, solid wood staining, tiles...etc. The designer used various materials to create the overhanging cabinets and laminates in the living room, making them a highlight. The rigid stainless steel combined with rounded arcs creates the laminate, the warm wood with straight latticework is used as the storage cabinet, and the tile and wood veneer is used as the facade at the back.

Design Challenge

Although the site is a spacious empty apartment, it features several large beams, resulting in a relatively low ceiling height of approximately 265cm. Additionally, the ceiling requires hidden air conditioning installation, which further reduces the overall height. Moreover, due to the presence of numerous angles, the designer opted for rounded and curved lines to embellish the space. For instance, the cabinets flanking the dining table have rounded edges, and the ceiling showcases curved shapes.

Project Duration

The project finished in February 2021 in Taiwan.

Operation Flow

The project is a renovation of an empty apartment. The designer customized the project according to the needs of the users, including the scale, storage, and functionality to meet their living habits. Since the two daughters did not have their own storage space for their clothes and belongings, the project is designed to provide separate dressing rooms with smooth circulation and a more spacious and convenient living experience, while perfectly visualizing the ideal home in their mind.

Research

Although the bold pattern may seem unconventional, the TV wall serves as the centerpiece of the area. Furthermore, the designer utilized flooring to delineate the different themes within the open social space, effectively expanding the overall visual perspective by avoiding additional partitions. Contrasting the social area, the private space features wood veneer and wood grain as the primary visual elements. The bedrooms for the two occupants are adorned with backing paint, fabric, and other materials in a Morandi tone, adding a touch of sophistication.

Inspiration

The project is a home gifted by a mother to her two daughters. The designer aimed to create a modern home to serve the two women. The theme is a modern style with a soft touch. Instead of a bright color palette, a low-saturation color palette is chosen. The light color palette emphasizes the details, and the use of baking paint, paint, and grille shows a variety of visual effects.

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Shape 2 Design

Project Overview

Simple Harmonic Residence has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Ekko Chen was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Simple Harmonic Residence.

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Ekko Chen Unveils "Simple Harmonic" Residence Design for Two Daughters

Elegantly blending modern style with a soft touch, Ekko Chen's "Simple Harmonic" residence is a thoughtful gift from a mother to her two daughters, completed in February 2021 in Taiwan. The project redefines the living space, emphasizing functionality and aesthetics with a low-saturation color palette and a mix-and-match style, creating a harmonious and visually striking home.


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