Essence of Void by Studio One

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^{_{Project name: Essence of Void}}

^{_{Type: Residential}}

^{_{Office Name: Studio One}}

^{_{Firm Location: Taipei, Taiwan}}

^{_{Area: 75.9 sq. m2}}

^{_{Project location: Taiwan}}

^{_{Photo credits: MD Pursuit}}

Description from design firm Studio One:

This project was tailored by introducing sophisticated forms and monochrome scheme with textured materials, in order to correspond to the concept of void-essence in simplicity. Designer aims to use minimized design volumes yet in a sophisticated form to define the space without losing its function, while applying textured materials that reflects its characteristic expressions that varies with sunlight and with time passes. The aesthetic of being is what designer aims to convey for this project.     

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INSPIRATION:

The design inspiration was derived from the concept of Taoism, which emphasizes on reducing artificial interfering and worship the relationship or dialogue between objects and nature. The simplicity with forms and colors, which can arouse people’s perception or sensation towards object itself, and discovering the true aesthetic value and essence of being.

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DESIGN DETAILS:

In order to achieve the openness and cohesiveness within the space, designer removed unnecessary architectural wall and applied gray mineral paint onto walls and concrete epoxy for flooring. Designer also introduced the arch form for hallway and curve line for recessed ceiling to reduce rigid feeling. The black wood island with metal structure was installed with the stone-façade cabinet to maintain its stability while the cabinet providing storage function. As for the cabinet with pleating and line details, it varies its expression and characteristic with sunlight due to its rustic and textured veneer façade.   

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