Gentleness

Residential House for Incore Design

The project is a 105 square meters residential house in Taipei. The concept of this project is a hug, which the design team wants to deliver a feeling of welcoming home. Therefore, the low saturation color is applied to create a calm look and Titanium plated stainless steel is partly used to embellish the space. The design of arch shape not only reduces the visual stress but also increases the safety for the family members. Last but not least, the overall space is designed in a light color tone which the design team hopes the family members could feel the warm and elegant atmosphere.

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Unique Properties

The project is a new apartment and there are three generations under the same roof, parents, their daughter and grandpa. Therefore, the design team particularly considers the safety of the child and the aged. Arc shape is designed to make better relationship between users and the spaces and also to avoid the danger. As for the materials, light grey Germany mineral paint with a soft texture is widely used to increase the quality of the space and give the family.

Tags

Interior Design, Residential design, Residential, Living space, Modern style

Production Technology

The space is designed in light color tone to show a warm and elegant atmosphere. A modern style is adopted, with light color veneer, marble, metals, grey iron mirror, Titanium-plated stainless steel and Germany mineral paint being ingeniously used to make the entire space harmonious.

Design Challenge

At the design stage, the design team spends time to integrate the arch shape in three dimensional spaces to create the entire harmony. At the same time, the design idea needs to meet the client’s expectations and requirements. On the other hand, due to the age of the users that might causes some eye diseases, the designers need to consider carefully the lighting plan that is both aesthetic and functional.

Project Duration

The project is completed in Feb. 2023 in Taipei City, Taiwan.

Operation Flow

The public areas the private areas are clearly defined, and the attention is particularly paid on all surfaces and textures which the users may touch. To visually break the boundary between living room and dining room, the arch cabinets from the entrance is extended to the dining room. The dining room is created as the focal point of this project, with a chandelier on the top to catch people’s eye.

Research

The overall concept of this project is “hug”, which the design team wants to deliver a feeling of welcoming home. Therefore, the low-saturation color is applied to create a calm look and Titanium-plated stainless steel is partly used to embellish the space. The design of arch shape not only reduces the visual stress but consider the safety of family members.

Inspiration

Feeling that people nowadays are under lots of pressure, the design team hopes to present an imagery of a huge hug to give each family member a feeling of welcoming home. Therefore, the ceilings, walls and corners of the cabinets are designed in arc shape to increase the visual tension and create the imagination.

Image Credits

Incore Interior Design Ltd.

Project Overview

Gentleness Residential House has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 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

Kuan-Ting, Liu was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Gentleness Residential House.

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