House of Art: A Brilliant Presence

Transforming a Simple Home into a Boutique Hotel-like Space

This home, belonging to a successful entrepreneur, has been transformed into a brilliant presence that showcases the client's love for art. The designers have taken into account the client's preference for art and turned a simple home into a space that emits the atmosphere of a boutique hotel. The beauty of art and space complement each other, creating a harmonious and visually stunning environment.

The House of Art is divided into two floors. The first floor serves as the public area for hospitality, featuring a dining room, living room, tea area, and piano room. The tea area, located beside the living room, continues the spirit of Chinese hospitality by serving customers with tea. With an elevated U-shaped couch, tatami mats, and a wooden tea table, this space offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for gathering and enjoying the excellent view.

The public area is designed as an open space, allowing the client and guests to move freely. The Saint Laurent Black Gold marble television wall, with its Nakajima loop linear design, is paired with a wooden grille wall and a concave display cabinet. The placement of the piano area on the diagonal of the tea area allows people to enjoy the view of the space while sitting on the couches. The House of Art truly combines functionality and aesthetics.

On the second floor, the private area of the residence, lightweight wooden floors maintain the sense of privacy. Art galleries with transparent glass handrails offer a visual experience for viewers while maintaining the transparency of the space. Each hidden door in the wall of the second floor features a meaningful painting that represents the room it leads to.

One of the challenges faced by the designers was integrating the artworks into the space. Considering the height and details of the artworks, the designers had to carefully plan the placement, as the artworks could only be installed after the construction was complete. For example, the sculpture "Majesty of Li Kuang Yu" beside the television wall in the public area required a base. To accommodate this, the designers reserved a square space with a movable ceiling that could be lowered after the sculpture was in place.

The House of Art is a testament to the successful fusion of artwork and living space. By using simple modern design tactics, the designers have created a space where clients can feel relaxed and at home, even in the heart of the city.

The House of Art was completed in February 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. The project was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail, and Exhibition Design category in 2020. This prestigious award recognizes designs that incorporate best practices in art, science, design, and technology, contributing to quality of life improvements and making the world a better place.