光影寄室

House of Light

曾經思考過，為什麼同樣是相機攝影，有些人就是能拍出那如此動人美感？於是仔細端詳眼前照片，發覺也許就始於按下快門前的片刻，攝影者先對外界有所感悟，進而內化成理性構圖，最後透過影像傳遞內心情感，一如室內設計師洞察人們的生命風景，將那些生活軌跡轉譯為實體空間，訴說著居者的故事。

Have you ever wondered why, with the same camera, some people manage to capture such captivating beauty? As I carefully studied the photograph before me, I realized that perhaps it begins in the brief moment before the shutter is pressed. The photographer first connects with the external world, internalizing these impressions into a rational composition, and finally conveys their inner emotions through the image. In much the same way, an interior designer perceives the lives and routines of others, translating those lived experiences into physical spaces that tell the residents' stories.

一對夫妻帶著愛犬入住位在敦化南路旁的老宅，踏入屋內，陽光輕灑入內的景象觸動著深處的情感知覺，輪廓方正的樓中樓格局有了生活挹注，表情顯得更加生動迷人。身為導演的男主人本身熱愛攝影，因偌大場域內大篇幅的留白，讓他能隨時捕捉光線從不同角度進入的影像，加上女主人亦有設計相關背景，基本上兩人對於美學方面有共識。非關設計在了解屋主的職業背景後，明白對於工作性質自由的他們，在這間居所內一定程度的放空也很重要，「如何呈現一個讓他們感到更自在的生活」因此成為本案命題，為達到此意境，需盡量省去無謂的裝飾與布置，一切以簡單原始為主。

A couple, along with their beloved dog, moved into an old residence by Dunhua South Road. Upon stepping inside, the soft sunlight pouring in touched their deepest emotions. The well-defined layout of the loft, enhanced by the energy of daily life, gained an even more vivid and charming expression. The husband, a director with a passion for photography, appreciated the spaciousness and blank canvases within the home, allowing him to capture light from various angles at any time. Meanwhile, his wife, with a background in design, shared a common understanding of aesthetics. After learning about the couple's professional backgrounds, RoyHong Design Studio understood that, given their flexible work nature, having the ability to unwind in this space was crucial. “How to create a home where they feel most at ease” became the central theme of this project. To achieve this vision, unnecessary decorations and arrangements were minimized, with simplicity and authenticity guiding the overall design.

將時間回溯至首次場勘，其實該宅邸有著台北市中心少見的面容，原屋主把空間改造得非常混搭，充斥著紅磚牆、馬賽克、水泥等文化性特徵。換看今朝，簡練的框架線條內，保留天花的原始水泥讓自然光充盈這挑高場域，減去複雜色彩，以溫潤木質鋪陳沉靜調性，局部綴以鐵件提升視覺層次。有趣的是，當初在規劃中央的樓梯時，設計師特別請屋主的愛犬試走踏階，量身打造方便上下樓的直線型樓梯，沖孔網結構讓光線柔和地穿透，從而弱化量體地存在感。

Rewinding to the first site visit, the home had a rare aesthetic for central Taipei. The original owner had transformed the space with an eclectic mix of red brick walls, mosaic tiles, and cement, each reflecting distinctive cultural characteristics. Fast forward to today, and the space has been pared down to minimalist framework lines, with the original cement ceiling preserved to let natural light flood the high-ceilinged area. The complex colors were removed, replaced with warm wooden textures that establish a calm atmosphere, while metal accents were added selectively to enhance visual layers. Interestingly, when planning the central staircase, the designer invited the couple’s beloved dog to test the steps, ensuring that the straight-line staircase was custom-built for ease of use. The perforated mesh allowed light to pass through gently, softening the staircase's presence in the space.

在這裡，所有可能性因屋主實際在裡面生活而產生，可以看見屋內除了廚房中島，所有家具擺飾皆可隨心搬動，賦予這無邊界的場域自由呼吸的餘裕。隨著陽光照射角度變換，廚房前的早餐桌可以隨之移動，雙面用電視櫃也給予客廳使用不同面向。寬敞的工作區徜徉著愜意氣息，讓創意靈感自由奔放，看著光線映射於長桌後方的鐵件層架，架上的物品感性地展示著屋主日常起居與個人喜好。般來新居後，夫妻兩人自然地斷捨離開啟精簡生活，幾處畸零空間運用樺木夾板創造收納機能，不落地設計貼心地考量到通風機能。雖然該房屋歷經歲月更迭，其內在仍有當代的面孔，呈現一個具包容性且靈活的態度，真實描繪屋主的形貌，記錄著生活中的微小美好。

Here, the possibilities are shaped by the couple’s day-to-day life. Aside from the kitchen island, all the furniture in the house is moveable, granting this boundless space the freedom to breathe. As the sunlight shifts, the breakfast table in front of the kitchen can be repositioned accordingly, and the dual-sided TV cabinet offers flexibility in the living room layout. The spacious work area exudes a relaxed ambiance, encouraging creativity to flow freely. Watching the light play off the iron shelving behind the long table, the items on display poetically reflect the couple’s daily life and personal preferences. After moving in, the couple naturally embraced a more minimalist lifestyle, decluttering as they settled into their new home. Several irregular spaces were repurposed with birch plywood to create functional storage, with elevated designs thoughtfully incorporating ventilation. Although the house has weathered the passage of time, its core retains a contemporary face, showcasing a flexible and inclusive attitude that authentically portrays the owners while capturing the small, beautiful moments of everyday life.

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