Space

Currents and Isles

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Country	Chinese Taipei
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Urbesign Interior and Architecture
Designer	Rae Tsai
English	The design's circulation and block-like areas resemble ocean currents and islands, creating a home that embodies movement and freedom. The aim of the design is to utilize the space to its limit, creating maximum openness and minimum distance between areas, while giving sufficient divisions for the family members. The rooms and spaces in the residence are highly adaptable, catering to the family's current and future needs, making the freedom aspect not only spatial, but also temporal. Large common area allows the family to hold family gatherings, with the multifunctional room doubling as guestrooms and activity rooms.
Native	《洋流群島》設計的目的是極限地利用空間，創造最大的開放性和最小的區域距離，同時為家庭成員提供足夠的空間分隔與隱私。時間、活性和無限是《洋流群島》的三個關鍵字。時間，是指空間及劃分能自由適應孩子在不同年齡段的成長需求。活性，公共區域的開放性和多功能茶室滿足了業主大型家庭聚會的需求。無限，們家人可以在不同的區域進行各自的活動，但都能聽到、看到彼此，從而可以恣意的交談。流動的動線和各區域獨特的塊狀設計讓人聯想到洋流和島嶼，化為充滿活力和自由的家。 20 世紀中期的日本美學作為本設計的主要視覺靈感來源。天花板上柔和的圓角和邊緣仿照屋頂上的雪。走在客廳裡讓人聯想到日本的街道，電視牆底部的照明設計就像一個「地標」作為空間的錨點，為空間提供了前後關係。此外，地標還營造出一種回家的儀式感，給家人一種家的舒適感。洋流群島以 14 條軸線為特色，各區域之間的連線性極佳。就像水能找到最短的路徑一樣，讓人們無論身處住宅何處，都能使用最直接的路線。多功能房可用作儲藏室、兒童遊戲室、瑜伽室或臨時臥室。起居室盡頭的茶室配有可變形的沙發區，平放時空間則搖身一變成日式客房。設計師以不同材料分隔私人和公共區域，在同一軸線上使用一致的材料與起到無形的引導作也形成自然的分隔。設計的關鍵點在於可變性。空間的使用可以根據家庭的需要來決定，與人一起有機的成長。兒童房有兩扇門：一扇通向主臥室，方便父母照顧年幼的孩子；另一扇通向餐廳，在孩子長大獨立後提供更多的隱私和自由。
Positive Comments
Judging Comments	This design has been praised for its dynamic spatial composition and adaptability. The ocean current-inspired circulation and block-like divisions create a fluid yet structured living environment. By maximizing openness while maintaining functional separations, the layout ensures seamless movement and interaction among family members. The highly adaptable spaces cater to both present and future needs, reinforcing a sense of freedom beyond just physical space. The large common area fosters family gatherings, while the multifunctional room enhances versatility, making the home a harmonious blend of flexibility and connectivity.