House FC

Xinyi Taipei, Taiwan
_ complete 2023

Architizer A+Awards 2024 – Apartment – Jurry Winner
Dezeen Awards 2023 – Interiors Longlists

 

Project Info

Program – Residential / Apartment
Location – Xinyi Taipei, Taiwan
Area – 700 sqft. / 65 sqm / 20 坪
Principal Designer – YuHsiang Fu
Construction – ArchinSpaceLab
Staging & Art Styling – Note In Silence
Photography – Suiyu Studio
Artwork: Genggeng Studio

FWS_work creates a tranquil and inspiring home and studio environment for an artist in a small apartment in Taipei, Taiwan, where every step, every moment, every scene is infused with poetic essence.

By maximizing the high-ceiling open area with ample windows, the interiors is filled with natural light. Various openings were strategically placed in walls not only open up the narrow staircase and small bedroom, also captured intriguing views. Rattan folding doors were replacing solid walls in tea room allowing for the permeation of light and shadows, while letting the tea room glows as a stage during the nightime.

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Japandi interior design for small condos with a sunken tea room, rattan sliding panels, and natural light illuminating soft, textured surfaces.
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“ fws_work has embraced the concept of one step at a moment creates a scene, infusing every step, every moment, and every scene with poetic essence. “

Floor Plan

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Japandi/ wabi-sabi interior design for small condos featuring rattan folding doors, natural plaster walls, warm wood finishes, and soft light in a multifunctional living space.
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The owner is an artist who desired a both tranquil and inspiring environment in a 700 sqft. small apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. fws_work embraces the concept of “a step at a moment creates a scene”, where every step, every moment, every scene is infused with poetic essence.
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Japandi interior design workspace with linen-covered chairs, rattan-paneled storage, and a warm wood table against a textured plaster wall.
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By maximizing the high-ceiling open area with ample windows, the interior is flooded with abundant daylight, creating a connection with the surrounding environment and inviting a sense of tranquility indoors. Various openings were strategically placed in the walls opening up the narrow staircase and small bedroom. These openings also captured the ever-changing interplay of light and shadow throughout the seasons, merging the outdoor foliage with the indoor scenery. By doing so, fws_work crafted picturesque vignettes in every corner, transforming each space into an unique scene.
The space was adorned with a palette of dark tones, creating a sense of depth and ambiance. The use of dark plaster and solid wood provided a backdrop that enhanced the poetic atmosphere of the design. Tactile materials were favored to evoke a sense of tranquility and comfort. Handmade bricks were used to cover the staircase, imbuing it with a nostalgic touch. Original stone tile flooring was preserved, adding to the overall aesthetic. Additionally, woven rattan folding doors were replacing traditional solid walls and allowing for the permeation of light and shadows in the tea room. These selective materials and their arrangement brought warmth and serenity to the space.
Japandi interior design for small condos showing a minimalist bedroom with soft plaster walls, dark wood floors, and layered openings that filter natural light.
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Japandi bedroom with functional minimalism featuring a low platform bed, plaster walls, built-in niche, and warm wood flooring.
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