Bring Nature Home For Kids Residential Building

Bring Nature Home for Kids Residential Building is a distinguished residential interior design project that exemplifies the harmonious integration of nature with domestic architecture, realized in Taichung City, Taiwan. This four-floor, Chinese garden-themed dwelling, encompassing 228 square meters of indoor space and 111 square meters of outdoor areas, represents a sophisticated approach to family-oriented living spaces inspired by Waldorf education principles. The design, which earned a Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, masterfully incorporates natural materials throughout its multilayered space, featuring extensive use of wood, shells, stones, and botanical elements to create a seamless transition between built environment and nature. The architectural composition includes thoughtfully designed spaces comprising a living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a working room, and three distinct garden areas - two outdoor gardens and a semi-outdoor roof garden. The project's innovative approach to spatial design employs traditional Chinese garden techniques of borrowing, framing, and blocking, creating an expanded sense of space while maintaining privacy. Notable features include customized furniture heights to accommodate children's exploration, light-permeable wooden shelves replacing solid walls, and strategic placement of outdoor plantings that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. The interior's commitment to sustainability is evident in its zero-waste approach to wood utilization, from flooring to furnishings, with minimal processing techniques applied to maintain materials' natural characteristics. The design successfully addresses the challenge of working within existing structural constraints while creating an environment that encourages children's natural development and sensory learning experiences.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: residential interior design, nature-integrated architecture, child-friendly spaces, sustainable wood construction, Chinese garden aesthetics, Waldorf-inspired design

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/95078

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