SPONTANEOUS HOUSE Sustainable residential unit by New World Development Company Limited |
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| DESIGN NAME: SPONTANEOUS HOUSE PRIMARY FUNCTION: Sustainable residential unit INSPIRATION: The main concept of the project is connection between human nature and nature; also among the most intimate human relation: family. Perhaps it is the designers’ long working hours inspire the rethink of the spontaneous intimacy one long for, either with nature or with our family. The team determines to achieve the concept with a notion long-advocated yet being disregarded in the industry: waste reduction. Through a zero-waste design and its process, one can enjoy the ultimate art of living. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The main concept is enhancing connection between human nature and nature; also among the most intimate human relation: family. Perhaps it is the designers’ long working hours inspire a rethink of the spontaneous intimacy one long for, either with nature or with our family. The team determines to achieve the concept with a notion long-advocated yet being disregarded in the industry: waste reduction. Through a zero-waste design and its process, one can enjoy the ultimate art of living. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The team has chosen the furniture/ fittings and finishes very carefully in pursuance of a zero waste design. Furniture with least fittings and made of sustainable sourced timbers are used. Harmony and minimalism is fully achieved in this unit especially through the space-planning, furniture and materials used. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in August 2017 and finished in December of the same year in Hong Kong. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Main furniture and finishes selected are originally designed and made of sustainable timbers from North America. The whole ceiling is applied the Ion paint which can generate negative ions and to create the forest air in the area. Air plants are used and a conservatory is specially designed for children to align the concept of human and nature intimacy. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 1700ft2 TAGS: Spontaneous Interaction, Zero-waste, Scandinavian, Nordic, Minimalism, Cosy, Sustainable, Simple, Intimacy, Connection RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Inspired by the waste reduction and sustainability idea, the team started their research especially on the source of furniture. The furniture in this project should fulfill a sense of design, durability and a reliable source of their raw materials. After shortlisted several, works of a British furniture design firm are selected for their trust-able raw material source and modern furniture plus lighting design. The works include bookshelves, cabinets, pendant, tripod tables etc. CHALLENGE: The objective of enhancing intimacy with nature and family can be achieved by layout arrangements. Yet, a zero waste design requires a special focus on every detail from the quantity to quality of furniture and fixtures. Promisingly durable wooden furniture is chosen but the team pushed it further to trace the material source in order to comply with the sustainability principle. High-grade timbers from sustainable sources are selected, mainly North American hardwood. Japanese transparent ion paint is also used for the ceiling to generate forest air in the room. ADDED DATE: 2018-02-22 07:13:45 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Daniel Lau IMAGE CREDITS: Sing Chan |
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NAME: New World Development Company Limited PROFILE: Founded in 1970, New World Development Company Limited ( "the Group", Hong Kong stock code: 00017) was publicly listed in Hong Kong in 1972 and is a constituent stock of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index. A premium brand infused with a unique personality, New World Group's core business areas include property development, infrastructure and services, retail, and hotels and serviced apartments, with a total asset value of HK$437.1 billion as at 30 June 2017. The Group's two listed companies are NWS Holdings Limited and New World Department Store China Limited. New World China Land Limited is wholly owned by the Group. The Group also actively participates in various businesses in Mainland China and has established itself as one of the largest foreign direct investors in the country. The Group's existing investments in Mainland China has exceeded US$16.5 billion as at 30 June 2016, spreading across four municipalities and 19 provinces. The Group has a strong commitment to sustainable development and adopts a 3Ps approach to its daily business operations that involves maintaining a balance between making profit (Profit) and fulfilling the company's responsibilities towards the environment (Planet) and the community (People). New World's brand personality is best defined by The Artisanal Movement, a journey of expanding one's imagination through our persistence in delivering bespoke craftsmanship, which is the core of the artisan spirit. This spirit drives our desire to secure deep understanding of customers' needs and our enthusiasm to fulfil their dreams. Whether it is a sculpture or a handshake, we are devoted to creating exceptional customer experience and gathering collectibles from around the globe to escalate modern living standards. |
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Spontaneous House Sustainable Residential Unit by New World Development Company Limited is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2017 - 2018.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with New World Development Company Limited. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by New World Development Company Limited. |
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