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The so-called design originates from the visceral feelings of the designer toward certain people or things, and subsequently triggers the abstract or tangible communication from the aspect of emotions or aesthetics.

In brief, similar to all other artistic practices, space design is a type of self-purification by which the dispensable is discarded and the essence is retained. It nevertheless differs most prominently from other art forms by simultaneously being a product of the unique personal viewpoint of the designer and a collaborative effort in conjunction with the clients and their families. It is infused with the designer’s concept of lines, proportions, functions, and sense of space, each being an indispensable factor; at the same time, the uniqueness and exclusivity of a work of space is forged by the designer through observation, evaluation of needs, consolidation of functions, and incorporation of the client’s preferences and character traits.

This case is an example of how, with the two main themes of “freedom” and “emptiness,” the purity of space is actively restored by providing free rein to unorthodox thinking and by breaking off from the restraints imposed by the mechanical application of conventional design discourse.

At the entryway, tall cabinets are installed in line against the wall for storage and display, which quietly merge into the background with their low profile and simplicity while serving necessary functions for daily living. In order to break the customary stodgy layout, fixtures of novel textures are installed in the public space as a dividing line between the ceiling and floor. An array of several half-height structures combined with a streamlined crisscross moving route divide the space into separate fields, including functional units such as the entryway, living room, dining room, and snack bar. The layout design, casual yet not without order, exudes a sense of fun and emotive power, creating a free yet intimate ambience for family members as they move around in the residence. The dots, lines, and planes created with flexibly structured fitments strewn around the space retain a visually stunning fluidity of light and shadow. The neat and refreshing design never bores the eyes and provides a sense of capaciousness by extending the space to its maximum.

Serving important purposes in the public space, three fixtures standing half way up the wall in height boast of different functions. The first unit, installed in the entryway and carving out a sense of division between the interior and the exterior, serves as a greeting sight for guests who enter the door; the low matrix-style cupboard, fashioned with both wood and stone, provides an exquisite sensation and oozes a charming air. The second unit, forming a semi-wall on the back of the TV set, extends the lines and wood-stone texture from the living room creating an impression of variety. The bookshelf space embedded on the back of the wall quietly adds a literary atmosphere to the dining room. The third fixture serves as a multipurpose axis connecting the island counter with a sink and the dining table. In addition to being highly functional at dinner parties and banquets, it is a focal point for socializing, relaxation, and parent–child interaction.

The living room, simple and bright, has purposely done away with the frill-laden ceiling, and exhibits a light wooden texture. The back wall against the sofa and the one in the dining room, aptly simple yet stately, echo each other in blankness and dividing linearity, while serving the purpose of extending the width, accentuating proportional balance, and consolidating the moving route passing each door. The immense simplicity lends easily to moving, staying, and interacting of people in the space; moreover, the patch of verdure on the veranda adjoining the dining table bestows a sense of peace and purification on the mind.

In the private living area, a sense of quality is painstakingly crafted with finely textured decorations and romantic mood lighting. In the master bedroom, overly ornate embellishments have been dispensed with, a dressing table has been neatly fitted into the nook beside the bed, and a tucked-away sliding door retains the façade’s integrity when not in use. The master bathroom is carefully designed keeping in mind the residents’ habits, and boasts of features, such as double moving routes, a bath area, and separate toilet and shower.

The designer’s refined taste, coupled with sensible design, quality materials, a pleasing color palette, and careful decorative work, has created a space imbued with the aesthetics of everyday life, and a space that will surely become a sanctuary of true comfort and relaxation for the residents.