Project Overview

To make it work for a family of six in three generations, cohesion in space is the key. With minimal redundancy, we keep proper flow and layout for enjoyable living.

Being the center, the dining room is where other functions extend from. The living room comes as the second activity area, an expanded gathering space for the family of six. A wall in-between divides yet also fulfils the needs of the three generations and serves multiple purposes. Everyone can move freely while intimacy remains.

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IN JAIANG SPACE DESIGN

Project Brief

We prioritize smooth flow and proper layout instead of aesthetic outlines. Lines are used as design elements for functionality to ease the pressure of beams and expand vertical height. The facades are connected while the divisions are softened. The screen at the entrance improves feng-shui as it accumulates CHI, while the curved lines of the partition, ceiling and cabinets enhance the spirit of generational harmony. The curves bring out a sense of visual flow, making the transitions and surface connections smoother, spacious and relaxing.

The materials are balanced in color, with neutral earth tones for a soft and elegant mood. The items on display are in contrasting colors, with Lego and oil paintings reflecting hobbies and people-centric aesthetics.

Project Need

We aim to create a layout suitable for three generations, converged without interferences.

By creating shared space at the right spot, the needs of different generations are fulfilled. Family members are willing to leave their rooms to gather or do things in different areas thanks to the inclusive surroundings.
To create intimacy and maintain proper distance, the grandparents’ room is placed at the end of the corridor, which serves as a transition between public and private. The division between living and dining rooms indirectly creates an independent living area for the young couple.

Design Challenge

To accomplish the task of cohabitation, it is necessary to maintain independence and create family cohesion by reorganizing the layout and planning functions. The bedroom is for sleeping only, and the partial function was moved to the common area, giving the common area a complex function and creating a shared space to support family interaction.

The shared space creates a multifunctional and flexible use and an open and penetrating visual sense that can accommodate both individual preferences and the sense of intimacy around the family, satisfying the diverse living styles needed for a large family to live together.

Sustainability

Before the renovation, there was little storage system, and the public space was filled with stuff, not at all a pleasant place to stay. In the new house, a storage room is added by the entrance, and the shoe cabinets are included to eliminate obstruction of the flow. Centralized storage prevents excessive cabinets from occupying the flow, maximizes the space and returns the use of space to people, thus making the public space a place to accommodate various activities.

Appropriate and reasonable interior planning can provide a friendly and interactive environment for different generations to live together harmoniously.