Tranquil Zen
Residence for Simple Design Studio
As the spirit of Zen is enlightenment, through tranquil interior life in pursuit of inner peace, enlightenment comes naturally through a simple and humble aesthetics of living. By infusing nature into spatial design, the simple finished concrete and warm timber, a comfortable and stress-free interior ambiance come to create a pristine Japanese-style residence. With the combination of timber and masonry materials, the space and its inhabitants become a poetic and reflective pure existence.
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Unique Properties
As this project is situated near Hsinchu Highspeed Rail Station, opposite a green park, the design team would like to bring the greenery into the interior of Japanese styling for a relaxing and meditative residence marrying Japanese Zen style and modernism with pure and humble materials giving rise to a serene and delicate spatial expression.
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Japanese-Styled Zen, Minimalism, Finished Concrete, Genuine Cedar, Polished Gravel, Ironwork, Glass Brick, Diatomaceous Earth, Steel-Brushed Timber Veneer, Granite, Quartz, Imported Tiles, System Furniture, Ultra Scratchproof Timber Flooring
Production Technology
As the overall interior is of minimalist styling, the spatial layout comprises of the living room dining area, 2 bedrooms, and a meditative multi-functional room as a place of reflection, and of Buddhist worship, for the client. The design team designated the design theme of Japanese Zen Styling with Buddhist influence in making this residence a stress-relieving and mind-purifying alcove with minimal and humble design.
Design Challenge
As the dining area features genuine cedar in the ceiling that echos with timber flooring, it allows the cedar aroma drawing out the natural timber aroma. During construction, cedar ceiling panels need to be installed separately before drilling for wiring, therefore it left little room for error for the on-site craftsmen, however, after construction completion, it was the most rewarding creative experience.
Project Duration
The project was finished in October, 2018 in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
With the partition layout revised, the circulation was able to enjoy the beauty of window views, with minimal decoration befitting to the Japanese Zen Style intended. The kitchen and dining area was of open plan inheriting the serene and exquisite materiality of finished concrete, and becoming a place for gathering of families and friends while the masterbedroom inherited the design vocabulary of the public domain by echoing its minimalist styling.
Research
From the entrance, the interior presented a series of layered vista of the various interior spaces complemented by decorative elements echoing with the Japanese Zen-Style aesthetic influences. While the public domain featured a warm Nordic-influenced materiality, the bedrooms were of simple timber and humble and elegant design theme, with walk-in closet, coupled with complete storage functions, for creating a refreshing and stress-free space.
Inspiration
With the sense of serene and refined Zen style, the exquisite design of humble and simple nature was created to satisfy functional needs with natural materials amongst reserved timber-color tones in making this residence a true harbor of warmth and meditation. The Japanese styling elements permeated throughout the interior from the delicate tiles, and timber-grille shoe cabinet and the view-piece wall articulating the tranquil beauty of Japanese Zen Style.
Image Credits
WJ PHOTO STUDIO(2018)
Project Overview
Tranquil Zen Residence has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 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.
Bronze Recognition
Derson Chiu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Tranquil Zen Residence.
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Tranquil Zen: A Serene Japanese-Styled Residence by Derson Chiu
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