Xing’an Chen Residence

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Taiwan

Firm

Santo Studio

Type

Residential › Apartment

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

Try and imagine a context where living and working take place within the same space; this may feel constricting, blurring the boundaries between work and life. Yet, with flexible arrangements, occupants can smoothly switch between various daily life routines, liberating themselves from the pre-determined confines of residential space. The widely sought-after work-life balance seamlessly evolves into work-life integration. Considering the homeowner's career in the technology sector and the demands of remote work, including frequent meetings spanning diverse time zones, the entire residence has been integrated into a smart system. This system links air conditioning, lighting and curtains, establishing modes tailored for the daily commute. The outcome is a dwelling that seamlessly combines office necessities with residential functionality well suited to the post-pandemic era.

This project involves a mid-rise apartment building with 35 + years of history, with various pre-existing issues that need a comprehensive re-evaluation. We have reconfigured the original layout by swapping the front and rear, opening up passageways to allow in light and facilitate air to flow into the interior. The foyer, living room and kitchen areas have been integrated along the same axis, establishing a coherent spatial order. Utilizing sleek volumes and lines, we've re-imagined fundamental living quarters, employing neutral color tones to articulate a rational design vocabulary. Extensive white spaces calm the mind and impart greater flexibility to the space. Within the pure white cubes, different temporal sequences are recorded, capturing diverse scenes in the interplay of light and shadow. By perfectly accommodating various functions, the design embodies a hybrid living style where work is life and life is work.