Rhythm of Water: A Unique Residential House Design

Reflecting the Interaction Between Space and Nature

The concept behind Rhythm of Water is to create a living space that not only provides a sense of security but also serves as a tunnel for human communication with nature. Inspired by the origin of water, the design traces back to the embryonic phase of the land-forming period when lands were surrounded by sea water. The exterior features an L-shaped tunnel formed from a balcony to the west of the interior, adorned with black stone padding and black waterproof adhesive, creating a mysterious ambiance. The use of black mirrors extends the space without the drawbacks of traditional mirrors. These black water concepts are derived from the ancient Chinese book, Book of Changes. The water flowing into the land becomes a rounded pond, which is represented by a squared fountain in the design. The bubble and water forming cloud elements are incorporated into the acrylic swing chair and rounded plate ladder. The red frame serves as a symbolic door to heaven, also functioning as a banister. The design ensures safety and perfectly suits the owner's preference of not having children.

The interior of Rhythm of Water features an extended bar that divides the living room and kitchen, creating a window chair and a side table next to the sofa for sitting, leaning, or lying down. The combination of the bar-chair and the TV cabinet forms an uneven mountain-like scenery, maximizing space utilization. The bedroom at the back of the house is elevated to create a layered effect and provide privacy from the public areas. A circle pendant in the bedroom scatters an image of the moon at night, adding a touch of tranquility.

Ascending the cloudy ladder and passing through the heavenly door, one enters the penthouse, a wonderland that combines working, enjoyment, reading, relaxing, and communication. The penthouse features a cloudy extended ceiling and glass plates hung as hanging candle stands. Three vitreous French windows allow sunlight and nature to cast into the house, creating a serene environment for reading or bathing after work. The sky coffee seats upstairs provide a cozy place for the owner to chat with friends or for the kitten to take a relaxing nap.

Stepping out through the vitreous door, one is welcomed to a place where dining, relaxation, and listening to the melody from the sound of the lotus pond can be enjoyed, offering tranquility outside the city jungle. In winter, the outdoor heater provides a warm spot for a relaxing soak. With a home like this, there is no need to venture outside.

Rhythm of Water stands out with its unique design that reflects the owner's personality and the harmonious interaction between space and water. The use of stone, water, glass, mirror, and stainless steel in its realization adds to its distinctive appeal. Spanning 198 square meters, this design project was completed in Taiwan Taipei from September 2009 to March 2011.

This exceptional design has been recognized with the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category in 2020. This prestigious award is bestowed upon designs that exhibit outstanding creativity, resourcefulness, and technical skills, contributing to quality of life improvements and making the world a better place.