DESIGN NAME: Cloud Air Water
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Office
INSPIRATION: The design concept of "the flow of water" and "the accumulation of air" repeats in the project to express the idea of the fundamental and perpetual cycle in nature visually. The connotation of "cloud, air, and water" sum up the design concept and interpret the cycle of "the sublimation of water into air, the accumulation of air into cloud, the condensation of cloud into water, and the return of water to the earth". The concept of flow dominates the design of the big open office space.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The pentagonal stereoscopic ceiling, connected but in independent shapes, symbolizes the clouds in the sky. The lightning grille that links with the clouds ceiling responds to the contrasting lines on the floor, cohesively direct the flow in the space, and visually symbolize the rapid flow of the office. The concept of "flow" of nature echoes with the flow of the high efficiency of office activities, which gathers people together to bring out positive circulation, symbolizing a perpetual cycle.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The main entrance is located in the middle of this office project, with the reception counter as the center to divide the project space into two blocks: the open space and the private space. A large open office area is on one side. Covertly, the staff rest area and the VIP reception room are on the other side. Department heads office area is arranged behind the reception counter, which brings out a sense of privacy and an imposing atmosphere with authority.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project, completed in 2019, locates in a high-floor office building in the commercial and business district in Taipei.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This project covers the space that was originally five independent small offices. While visually presents the concept of "flow" of our mother nature, the designers connected small independent spaces in series to represent the concept that "water is flowing from heaven to the earth," soundlessly implied a world of infinite connection. Designers metaphorically apply natural forces to cast the characteristics of Internet connection. The design fully depicts the characteristics and images of the network technology industry in a modern office space.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: In the project of 1362 square meters, the furniture in the rest area is just like a quiet submarine docking, which subtly imposes a tranquil atmosphere. Woven carpets, stainless steel pieces, glass, environmentally friendly wood grain plywood, and marble are selected. With delicate materials such as the Carrara visual wall in VIP space and a diamond-cut modeling bar counter, the designers present a noble and exquisite space. The western-style recreational sofa mixing with oriental furniture reflects an imposing atmosphere and an understated temperament to bring out a cultural aura for the enterprise.
TAGS: network technology, technology industry, modern office space, the flow of water, pentagonal stereoscopic ceiling, office with VIP space, fast-paced office, the accumulation of air, Cloud, Air and Water, water is flowing from heaven to the earth, Heaven and earth: corresponding lines, natural forces metaphorically cast the characteristics of Internet connection
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Regarding the office space project, the designers are challenged to bring out an atmosphere that will promote high interaction, teamwork, and a sense of cohesion. At the psychological level, the space must contain a unique visual representation of the corporate culture. Designers have to optimize the formality, aesthetics, and practicality of the office space to please the five senses and fulfill to enhance the best production efficiency of its user.
CHALLENGE: Designers create a large open office space to promote team connection and interaction for multiple teams. Their plan is to maintain the independence of the office areas to avoid interfering between each team group, and at the same time, to encourage smooth business connection and interaction. The design project fully expresses the corporate spirit and value. It delivers the aesthetics and simplicity of office space through a modern touch. While the practicality and functionality of the corporate space are achieved, it maintains an energetic vibe in its simplistic form.
ADDED DATE: 2021-02-23 01:39:03
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Design Director: Li-Yu Chen and Design Director: Lin-Pao Wong
IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Jui-Hung Hsu, Cloud Air Water, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Jui-Hung Hsu, Cloud Air Water, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Jui-Hung Hsu, Cloud Air Water, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Jui-Hung Hsu, Cloud Air Water, 2020.
Image #5: Photographer Jui-Hung Hsu, Cloud Air Water, 2020.
Video Credits:
Video #1: Film Editor So Nan, Cloud, Air and Water, 2020.
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Li Yu Chen and Lin Pao Wong, 2019.
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