Dialogue of Light

VIP Center

Can't take the eyes off the light when people first step in this site. Sunlight served as a space instructor, guiding us to explore and experience the interaction between the shadow and light in atmospheres. From outdoor to indoor, the shadows of swaying tree spread everywhere. To create the best experience in person, we reduced the decoration and retained the natural elements.

Hidden in collective housings, the VIP center retained the large area of glass curtains. The large-scale lines, subtractive design, and high ceiling style made the space neater and more open. Light outlined the shadow by the buildings, like putting make-up on the space, adorning with the effect of brightness and darkness. Both simple and elegant brighten the appearance of the space and present the definition of clarity simultaneously. The furniture, which arranged Island-like style, was connecting the paths. Walk naturally and enjoy it! Look forward to surprising encounters or stories at the corner. What are you feeling today?

Fundamental materials such as white paint, terrazzo, and concrete were utilized to stack and coordinate different levels of spaces. Furthermore, the configuration of furniture describes the unique characteristic of the space. It presents simplicity, neatness, and tranquility in the day. It emphasizes dazzling and eye-catching, such as a lightbox in the night.

The floor area is 599 square meters. The first-floor entrance lobby, corridor, tea bar, toilet. The second floor Office, reception room, exhibition room, children's playroom, toilet, and other usage planning.

Design Tags: VIP Center, Business, Exhibition, Art, Complex space, Office

Design Team Members: Po-Hung Hsin, Ya-Ching Yang, Yu-Rong Lai

The basis of design was reducing complex materials stacking. White color was regarded as the key element. The materials such as terrazzo, concrete, and paint were combined into a unique appearance of the site. Feel the contrast of different positions through the strength of light and shadow. Just like a gallery, the center became more charming by the crowd. All was perfect due to the composition of different levels of aesthetic.

The project started constructing in November 2021 and completed in January 2022 in Taichung, Taiwan.

To strengthen the natural sunlight from the west side, the space of the west became the main character. For considering the relationship between static and dynamic, we properly separated and created corridors and stopping spaces. Those stopping spaces could become the offices, where with the shaking greenery and sunlight. Corridors and passages were divided by furniture, light and shadow, accompanying with the elements of static and dynamic together. The street scene appeared no abruptness, allowing the interior space to achieve balance. At the end, light and shadow connected all to show the expression of minimalist and vitality.

Unlike the previous VIP center, the main challenge of this project was waste reduction. The spirit of design was delivering Golden Jade's core value Create nature in the city, build a better environment on every land. We reduced the unnecessary materials and waste, consisting with ESG principle. There was not just a temporary plan but a sustainable project to serve people. It presented the pure but not dull appearance with the simplest strings and materials.

Design Notes: Sunshine outlined the shadow by the buildings, adorning with the effect of brightness and darkness. As an instructor, sunshine guided visitors to explore and feel the interaction between the shadow and light in atmospheres. Configuration of furniture, which arranged island-like style, was connecting with the stories of each participant. Just like a gallery, the center became more charming by the crowd. All was perfect due to the composition of different levels of aesthetic.

Image Credits: Yi-Hsien Lee and Associates YHLAA

Awards and Accolades: This Design was awarded Bronze in A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2023. Bronze A' Design Award: Bestowed upon outstanding and creatively ingenious designs that authenticate experience and resourcefulness. Esteemed for incorporating best practices in art, science, design, and technology, they exhibit strong technical and creative skills and contribute to quality of life improvements, making the world a better place.