2024 | Professional

NY Architectural Design Awards Silver Winner Winner

Echoes of Serenity

Entrant

D.F. Design & Deco

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

The inspiration for “Echoes of Serenity” comes from the hostess's career as a pianist. Continuing this impression, the design team wanted the space to embody the serenity and elegance of music. The design aims to capture the rhythm of the piano and the flow of notes. The round element symbolizes the musical note, and the contrasting combination of glass, wood, and metal creates a soft and modern dialogue like the black and white keys of the piano.

-Artistic Accent Creation: In the entryway, a circular moon-like accent appears as if a full moon is suspended on the wall. The design team layered ivory jade stone and glass, paired with a concealed circular light strip to create a poetic halo effect as light softly flows through the stone edges, enhancing the space's artistic ambiance. Additionally, at the end of the main interior pathway, light-toned wall materials and titanium-plated trim frame the piano area, emphasizing its central role. This accent serves as a transitional design, separating interior and exterior spaces in a way that balances practicality and aesthetics, setting a serene stage for home life.

-Innovative Open Storage: The project redefines open storage. In the study and music areas, 6 cm thick shelves are installed, providing a solid, sophisticated look while concealing a hidden metal framework that ensures each shelf can fully support weight. Clean, minimal lines outline the wall’s structure, while dark wood tones with soft, indirect lighting add a refined touch, enhancing the visual depth.

Credits

Chien-Ting Lin
Li-Chen Lin
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