Green Nest

Residential Apartment for IANMU Architects

The project, Green Nest, encompasses more than just design features and functionalities. It signifies a fresh start, serving as a sanctuary for its clients. The primary challenge in this undertaking revolves around the precise modification of the burdened girder and beams within the current framework, seamlessly blending it with the surrounding space. Ultimately, the team transformed it into a spatial focal point, perceiving it as a cohesive volume and introducing diverse-sized apertures or curves. This not only addressed the initial issue but also crafted a profound lighting experience.

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Unique Properties

Located in the New Taipei city, Taiwan, this 85 sqm apartment is designed to comfortably accommodate a newlywed couple, and prepared for their next stage of life. Through considerate design, it provides an affordable option for inner city living and challenges the need for urban sprawl.

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interior architecture, new taipei city, residence, retreat

Production Technology

Using terrazzo as floor material to integrate the space for foyer, kitchen and dining area, but also define the space for living space. And the use of the reeded glass gave the working space both transparency and privacy, while the wood and mineral paint added depth and character to the space.

Design Challenge

Because this new building had lots of girders and beams not only in the living space but also in the bedrooms, how to satisfy the need of providing space for upcoming babies, friends or parents' visiting, and working at home in this 75 sqm apartment, while reducing the sense of oprresion caused by the existing structures became the main issue in this case.

Project Duration

Design period lasted for 4 months, and the construction took 6 months.

Operation Flow

The curved shape gave the sense of flow and became harmless for the upcoming baby. The integration of storage and pelmet made the space minimalist yet functional. Style should not be a means, but a natural end.

Research

The goal of this project is to create a warm and inviting indoor space while addressing the sense of oppression caused by the existing deep beams. To achieve this objective, the team explored various approaches to ceiling treatments and light manipulation, drawing inspiration from numerous case studies including Valerio Olgiati, Louis Kahn, and, most importantly, ongoing plan revisions. While considering aesthetics, the project also takes into account practicality and budget constraints. Each form and void serves a specific purpose, while also concealing ample storage space within the walls.

Inspiration

This space originally had beams with different heights, making the already small space look more oppressive. However, this constraint also serves as a source of inspiration. This project utilizes various ceiling designs with hollowed-out sections to create different lighting and shadow effects, also adding focal points to the living space and alleviating the original sense of oppression.

Image Credits

Photographs: suiyustudio

Project Overview

Green Nest Residential Apartment has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Yu Lin Hsu was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Green Nest Residential Apartment.

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