The color "black," which exists beyond the visible spectrum, holds multifaceted meanings across different eras and cultural contexts. In color psychology, black evokes a sense of elegance, stability, restraint, power, and solemnity.
During discussions with the client, Republic Design learned of the homeowner's preference for black elements. As a result, the team used "black" as the foundational tone for the space, integrating it into the overall material palette. In different functional areas, the saturation of black shifts freely according to the lighting arrangement and changing shadows, revealing the diverse qualities of black in the play of light and shadow, thus enriching the layers of the space.
Principal Designer | Chris Choo
Participate(s) | Jia-Bao,Dong · Joanne Wang
Character of Space | Residence
Gross Floor Area | 59.5㎡
Materials | Dark Oak Wood Veneer, Sintered Stone, Wooden Floor, Fabrics, Marble, Grey Mirror
Location | Taipei
Drawing from the team's extensive experience, they reorganized this 60-square-meter living space, optimizing the layout to maximize functionality. At the entrance, a gray mirror extends the visual space through its reflective properties, while an elegantly placed horizontal stone-patterned wall serves as the main feature in the public area, clearly and efficiently defining the boundary between public and private spaces. The designer further enhanced the flooring by transitioning from ceramic tiles to warm wooden floors, using the contrasting textures to subtly indicate the division of functional areas. Thoughtful consideration was given to practical maintenance, ensuring easy cleaning in the entryway and kitchen, accounting for dust and everyday use.
The main bedroom door is discreetly concealed within the main wall, preserving visual continuity. The proportions of the wall were precisely balanced to incorporate frosted etched glass, subtly defining the dining area. A sliding door in the guest room allows flexible control of light, enabling it to flow freely between public and private spaces. The designer skillfully employed materials to create balance within the black-dominated theme, using natural light and artificial lighting to craft a nuanced interplay of depth, layers, and shadow, bringing a multidimensional ambiance to the home.
