Serial: An Orderly Apartment Design

Creating Order from Chaos

Inspired by the initial disarray of the apartment, the designers sought to bring order and structure to the space. They carefully selected wood, marble, and iron as the primary materials and skillfully manipulated them into different shapes, sizes, and functions.

One of the standout features of the Serial design is the use of wood veneers in various colors. These veneers are arranged in different sizes and directions, resembling a wood grating on the door or ceiling. This deliberate arrangement creates a unique and visually striking serial pattern throughout the apartment.

The focal point of the design is the TV wall, which showcases a combination of marble, mirror, and laminate. The gray marble has been cut into several pieces, each with different sizes, and chamfered in a portrait orientation. This meticulous attention to detail results in a captivating serial pattern that adds depth and character to the space.

Realizing the Serial design required expertise in working with wood veneers and marbles. The carpenters skillfully crafted the wood veneers into orderly grating, ensuring that each piece was of a different size while maintaining an overall sense of order. Similarly, the marble TV wall was meticulously manipulated to achieve a harmonious and organized appearance.

The Serial apartment design spans across 115m² and was completed in Taipei between March and August 2018. Its innovative use of materials and meticulous attention to detail have earned it recognition and acclaim. The design was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category in 2019. This prestigious accolade celebrates designs that demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a commitment to improving quality of life.

The Serial apartment design by Hsin-Ting Chen is a testament to the power of thoughtful design and the transformative impact it can have on a living space. By bringing order and functionality to a previously chaotic environment, this design showcases the potential for art, architecture, and innovation to enhance our daily lives.