HOZHAO INTERIOR DESIGN: Winner of World Design Awards 2024. Located in the center of the city, the site is surrounded by trees and echoes the charm of the mountains in the distance. Spacious floor-to-ceiling windows bring greenery into the interior, echoing the pure openness of the forest.      The designer took a minimalist approach to emphasize the interweaving of the interior and exterior of the building. The Chinese ink-play landscape is an inward-looking blend of nature’s greenery. In a touch of green, natural colors with low saturation are accompanied by rational imagery to shape a quiet life.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION／DIFFERENTIATION	The smart home system “energizes” the home and keeps the movement quiet. The designer configured a complete home system for the client who lives across the country, which combines air circulation system, underfloor heating, light-sensitive electric curtains, etc., and can be controlled by the online system at any time to achieve a high-efficiency smart home.      The social area circulation harmonize people with the space and artworks, making the residence more than a work of art.           As a retirement home, in response to the long-term living of the residents, the designer emphasized the functionality to strengthen the service life of the space. The elderly-friendly accessible space provides flexibility.
PRODUCTION OR REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY (AND MATERIALS)	The site in Taiwan is in an island climate area with high humidity. The designer emphasized the use of natural building materials, such as natural charcoal, diatomaceous earth, and other natural materials to maintain the natural adjustment of indoor temperature and humidity, thereby purifying the air and achieving carbon reduction.       The air-conditioning system and drainage system are independent to minimize the spread of disease vectors among living units.      Maximize the view and lighting. Semi-translucent book wall makes the living room and study area bright and unobstructed. Intelligent light-sensitive heat-blocking curtains protect natural light and reduce heat conduction.
SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS / PACKAGE / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES	The site is a 145-square-meters boutique apartment, with 2 units on each floor.      Smart home systems, such as indoor temperature control, automatic curtains, lighting contextual control and security systems, can be controlled via cell phone at any time to enhance the convenience and comfort of living. The kitchen is equipped with a patented water-curtain range hood, integrated wine cooler, refrigerator, oven and display cabinets, and a fully integrated design.      Uninterruptible power system is installed to ensure the safety. The piano room floor has a hidden storage space for a lift table, which can be extended to the outdoor balcony to serve as an open gathering area and connect the interior and exterior views.
CHALLENGE	The site is in the heart of Taipei City. During the Covid-19 epidemic, the project was completed quickly and accurately by combining a pre-site simulation exercise and a factory prefabricated operation designer to reduce the time required for the project by more than 30%, which in turn reduced the number of necessary staff on site.      The project has high standards of dust pollution control and disaster prevention. Industrial grade dust collectors are used to deal with dust dispersion. Professional labor and safety personnel were deployed during the project to avoid any possibility of disaster.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION／FUNCTION	The designer created the project in accordance with the habits of the residents. The latticework walls hide the private area. The furnishings integrate reading, piano, and audio-visual functions, and each area is integrated with and independent of the other.        Each display area collects the art collection, and the circulation leads to the focus of each area.        Large hidden cabinets combine storage and kitchen equipment. The designer’s deep understanding of the client’s needs and thoughtful consideration of every detail of life enhances the quality of living and functional comfort and convenience.
FORM	The client has a high level of artistic qualities, such as piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The designer integrated the elegant living style into the interior design. The display of artwork, warm wood, and floral people and the space close to each other in a low-profile but clear display of the owner’s elegance. The integration of natural environment enables both the residents and the guests to be in a calm state of mind.        The designer focused on details and planned the functions carefully to achieve efficiency. The ceiling of the entrance corridor is decorated with scripture meditations at different levels. The main wall is inspired by the evergreen pine and cypress and the symbolism of blossoming flowers.      The walls are constructed with cabinets and grilles in a calm earthy tone that is elegant, minimalistic, and plain. The project emphasizes the integration with nature and the harmony between space and people.
RESEARCH ABSTRACT	Brown and other warm colors set off the outdoor greenery and indoor quiet atmosphere.      The mountains surrounded by clouds and mist in the morning and the reddish hues of the setting sun are combined in this interior design project. The natural forest in the near distance is layered with the mountains and cityscape in the distance. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the greenery presents the mood of a Chinese ink painting.      The project is a combination of simplicity and natural greenery with a Zen atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the view of the outdoors to become part of the interior. The warm Zen color palette and the freshness of the outdoors make the space feel like a clean slate in the middle of the city.

IMPACT /SUSTAINABILITY

Considering the future lifestyles and functions, the designer adopted a highly flexible configuration to shape social and private areas. The furnishing configuration defines the function of the space and reduces the of physical partition and decoration.      Tree fossil and natural wood panels are used as decoration, tables, and chairs. The interior design combines furniture craftsmanship with the original form of the material and echoes the large green shades of the site.      Insulated glass and air circulation system reduce unnecessary energy waste. In addition, the interior fixtures and materials comply with the green energy label and the principles of sustainable development, demonstrating the spirit of caring for the earth and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Project Details:-
Firm
HOZHAO INTERIOR DESIGN

Designer
PIN-YEN LIU

Project Name
Ink Realm

Project Category
Interior Design – Residence Built

Team
PIN-YEN LIU

Project Location
Taipei City, Taiwan.

Country
Taiwan

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