Reorganize shared space
Reconfigure the living and dining areas with an island and side storage, connecting cooking and gathering.
PROJECT ARCHIVE
Pleasure愉 悅
Giving circulation back to daily life, and bringing the kitchen and dining room together.
Taiwan17 ping · Apartment · Design & construction
01 / THE QUESTION
What does the design respond to?
From pre-construction changes through interior design and construction, this 17-ping home needed shared living, storage and clear circulation. The design focused on the continuity interrupted by passageways and partitions.
02 / DESIGN DECISIONS
Making atmosphere through decisions.
Put storage into circulation
Combine cabinetry and circulation so passageways also support daily storage.
Extend the presence of daylight
Reduce unnecessary obstructions and use white, oak and concrete textures to build on the existing daylight.
03 / IMAGES & DETAILS
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04 / PROJECT INFORMATION
Information & roles
- Location
- Taiwan
- Scope & scale
- 17 ping · Apartment · Design & construction
- Design
- Vincent
- Construction
- Hank
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From pre-construction changes through interior design and construction, this 17-ping home needed shared living, storage and clear circulation. The design focused on the continuity interrupted by passageways and partitions.
DESIGN NOTE
A small home needs order.
A sense of space comes from the relationships between objects, movement and views, as well as floor area.
Identify spaces used only for passing
Pleasure combines cabinetry and passageways while reconsidering the kitchen and dining route. The starting point is the everyday behavior that has not yet found a considered place.
Use materials to establish continuity
Related colors and materials can connect rooms, while differences support distinct activities. Living and dining should relate visually and still function independently.
Leave room for change
A home changes with its objects, habits and inhabitants. Alongside storage, it is worth keeping room for furniture and daily life to be rearranged.
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