Whispers of Cats Residence by Hsiang Chen Fan |
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| DESIGN NAME: Whispers of Cats PRIMARY FUNCTION: Residence INSPIRATION: As this project is the common living space for a young couple and their cats, the client would like to have a free and comfortable living environment to further consolidate their bonds. From pet behaviors, the daily routines of, and the interactions between the client couple and their cats, the design was developed to offer sufficient living space for the cats and the client while amalgamating proportions of material and color into a space of refreshing tones and aesthetics. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As opposed to thinking from a functional point of view, the design team placed emphasis on the needs of daily living and emotional interactions. Therefore, when encompassing human-pet relations as primary design consideration, it defines the living requirements of both the client and the cats. In terms of material and color, the warm grey color tones was used to complement the white color of the cats while it also applied various design measures to maximize floor usage. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: For the client of this project, cats are not merely pets but important family members, which was why they wanted to create a fun and comfortable playing paradise for the pets. In view of this, the design team read widely on cat behaviors and ergonomics in order to understand cat behaviors and body structure, to create all cat facilities with precision down to the centimeters, so as to protect the well-being of the cats. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project was completed in 2019, in Hsizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Materials such as timber veneer, metalwork, laminate board, glass, and paint, were adopted, with consideration of pet colors, to feature elegant dark grey base complemented by warm oak-texture and void design. In terms of design for public domain, the TV wall adopted dark grey stone-patterned laminate board with hidden cat doors while the sofa wall adopted the finished-concrete laminate board with rustic-pattern for a touch of culture. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: With an internal area of 57 square meters, in order to satisfy storage and cat-keeping needs of the client, the transition area especially features a timber storage cabinet for storing collection, as well as serving as a jumping board and hide-and-seek area for the cats. Also, the design team utilizes the side area of sofa back wall to connect kitty house, jumping board and cat paths for their free-roaming routine. TAGS: Pet, Multi-Function, Tatami Room, Heterogeneous, Flexibility RESEARCH ABSTRACT: With the importance of pets in modern households, given the low birth rate in modern society, the interior space shared by pets and people have been highly valued. The team carefully connects the entrance, living room, dining area, tatami room, and cat area while imbuing them with multi-function. With the living room featuring an elegant grey tone, complemented by simple and warm oak texture, the bedrooms inherit the grey tone for visual continuity. CHALLENGE: As far as the client is concerned, cats are not merely pets but important family members, which was why they wanted to create a fun and comfortable playing paradise for them. In view of this, the team read widely on cat behaviors and ergonomics in order to understand cat behaviors and the body structure, to design all cat facilities with precision down to the centimeters, so as to protect the well-being of the cats. ADDED DATE: 2019-10-02 06:00:35 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Wide Design IMAGE CREDITS: Wide Design |
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NAME: Wide Design PROFILE: Established in 2014, Wide Design is good at forming atmosphere and planning smooth flow in every space. Wide Design praises the texture of natural materials, focusing on making the features stand out through the usage of combining different materials, expressing the proper functions and creating comfortable color palettes. Wide Design team is the designer devoting to building up the space based on the stories of clients, fusing with memories and imagination, creating one-of-the-kind living space. |
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Whispers of Cats Residence by Hsiang Chen Fan is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2019 - 2020.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Hsiang Chen Fan. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Hsiang Chen Fan. |
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