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2. The glass wall farther to the city through the roof windows

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48 The hint of thinking

In home interior space design, the continuity and directivity of the roof intuitively imply the spatial direction

and the routes of people’s activities. Meanwhile, the ceiling shape can convey dynamic rhythm of the four-

dimensional space through the arrangement of arrays, which plays a key role in creating the active spatial

ambience.

In this case, the designer breaks the traditional mode of construction: adopt the treatment of elevation by

using the French window to increase interactivity while arranging the wooden beams successively in arrays in

the spatial direction to increase the sense of depth of the space in terms of the ceiling treatment of the public

space on the ground floor.

Project name: Cabin GJ-5 Completion date: 2008 Location: Lillestrom, Norway Designer: Architect Gudmundur Jonsson Photographer: Jiri Havran Area: 156 sqm

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3. Living room 7. Laundry

4. Kitchen

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1.The Norwegian landscape is beautiful and it is a pity not

being able to visually experience the scenery from the inside

of the cabins due to the lack of windows and the sizes of

them. Designer's reaction resulted in a totally glazed front of

the cabin facing the view. In order to being able to encounter

the view together with the fireplace, which is located by the

floor to ceiling windows. The design of ceiling implies the

fluidity of the space

2. This cabin is a modern reaction to the old Norwegian

cabin-tradition

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1.The cabin has a clear division in zones divided by the curved main wall, in front the living room, kitchen\/dining and bedrooms

and at the backside the entrance and technical part

2. The curved form embraces the nature and the curve acts as a cross-stabilisor as well

3. The top chandeliers has defined the dining area

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The west wing is like a house on its own with a master bedroom with a view to the garden and the swimming pool

Master Bedroom Plan

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50 The forgotten face

In home interior space design, the roof materials, restricted by their own weight and the difficulties of

construction, are in fewer varieties than the other interfaces. In addition, the habitual observing manner from

the bottom to the top of people makes the roof design an auxiliary part of the whole interior design. If we can

jump out of the restrictions of the material and shape, the roof image will produce a strong tensile force visually.

In this case, the designer chooses the wood with digitalised engraved patterns as the main decorative material

of the roof. The structure in streamline shape intensifies the dynamic effect of the whole space. The designer

aims to make a visual contrast with the traditional Hawaii woodcarving in this way and moreover modernise the

tradition form through digitalised sculpting techniques.

Project name: Kona Residence Completion date: 2010 Location: Kona, Hawaii Designer: Hagy Belzberg Photographer: Benny Chan (Fotoworks), Belzberg Architects Area: 725 sqm

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3. Motor court 9. Kitchen 15. Master bedroom

4. Guest room 10. Great room 16. Hot tub

5. Garage 11. Dining room 17. Pool

6. Entry pavilion 12. Office 18. Reflecting pool

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1.To help maintain the environmental sensitivity of the house,

two separate arrays of roof mounted photovoltaic panels

offset the residence energy usage while the choice of darker

lava stone help heat the pool water via solar radiation

2. Within the dichotomy of natural elements and a geometric

hardscape, the residence attempts to integrate both the

surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the east

and ocean horizons westward

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1.Various digitally sculpted wood ceilings and screens, throughout the house, continue the abstract approach to traditional

Hawaiian wood carving further infusing traditional elements into the contemporary arrangement

2. Living area and lap pool corner

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4. Antonio Citterio sectionals rest on a custom coloured Andree Putman rug in the living area

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2\/3. The programme is arranged as a series of pods

distributed throughout the property, each having its own

unique features and view opportunities

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51 The imagination of space

In home interior space design, lighting on the top surface is used more often as the auxiliary decorative

light source than as the main illuminant of the interior space. The combination lighting systems such as the

down lamp, reflector lamp, pendant lamp, ceiling lamp and the electroluminescent lamp not only magnify the

luminous effect on the top surface, but enrich people’s emotional experience in the whole interior space.

In this case, the designer adopts various kinds of comprehensive ceiling lighting systems matched up with

large-scale furniture and open French windows to make the interior space much wider. The fictitious space has

been divided in restrictive ways.

Project name: Floating House Completion date: 2009 Location: Seoul, South Korea Designer: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects Photographer: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects Area: 195.52 sqm

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1. Living room

2. Kitchen

3. Bathroom

4. Library

5. Dress room

6. Master bedroom

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1. In the living room, there are same-sized windows at the top and bottom to provide a wormhole-like feeling to the parallel 2

structure. The lighting effect of the top surface has balanced the openness of the top 1

2. “Visual relationship” means the relationship in which a person can look at an object but he\/she cannot reach that. When a

person looks at the ground across the river that has no bridge, and he\/she communicates with that place through a window Living Room Plan

from a place without door, it is the visual relationship. The light of the lighttrough has defined the kitchen space

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1. The study room and the kitchen were divided by a staircase but connected through a small window. The light and shadow 2

effect of the linear top enhances the fluidity of the space 3

2. Person can look at the river through the study room while he\/she is taking a shower or bath

3. The bathroom was connected to the sky through the window at the top and to the staircase that leads to the roof at the third

floor through the window

Bathroom Plan

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Architecture is to establish relationship. There are three kinds of relationships: physical relationship, visual relationship, and

psychological relationship. The light and shadow effect of the top has enhanced the relationship

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52 The coordination of colours in the space

In home interior space design, the top design can play an important role in forming the colour harmony of

the whole space. As the ultimate restrictive element, the surface design decides the volume of the space.

Designed in colours with low colour saturation and high brightness, the ceiling can only be used as a setting

to coordinate the relationship between different colours in contrast with the home furnishings with high colour

saturation.

In this case, the designer creates an interior space in the classicist style by the use of some antiques, hand-

made furniture and oil paintings matched up with other modern decorative elements which highlight the

classicism aroma. A large amount of decorative moldings whose external texture can integrate into the modern

decorative style are used in the ceiling design. The colours of the ceiling and the home furnishings keep in

harmony with each other.

Project name: Town Classic Completion date: 2008 Location: Athens Greece Designer: Cadena Design Group Photographer: Vangelis Rokkas Area: 325 sqm

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9 2. TV room 9. Bathroom

3. Living room 10. Study

4. Dinning room 11. Guestroom

5. Kitchen 12. Bedroom

6. W.C. 13. Terrace

7. Master bedroom

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1. The architrave shape of the ceiling with classical

decorative elements together with the modern aesthetic

surface textures has created a elegant and colourful

atmosphere

2. A revival of classical atmosphere is achieved by combining

antique furniture with other contemporary items. The furniture

was purchased along the years in antique shops and some

of them were customised

3. The couple of the owners have a great preference

for works of art and paintings and this is something that

characterises their house. The walls are decorated with

unique paintings of Greek and foreign artists

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1. Accurate lighting plays a very important role in this scenario. The house is easy going and inviting every hour of the day,

just by dimming the different light sources and giving emphasis to warm corners, items and painting

2. The guestroom, a cozy and intimate atmosphere was created by using warm colours

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1. The reflections of the ceiling in the master bedroom enhance the colour influence of the soft furnishings on the overall

atmosphere

2. It has been used materials with different textures such as wood, silk and wool, to give a feeling of luxury and timeless

elegance in combination with latest technology lights that give the house a contemporary look

3. The master bathroom is decorated with Carrara marble in greyand white tones

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53 New way of the experience

In home interior space design, the top surface with the task of defining the volume of the interior space needs

to keep in harmony with the other surfaces, whether in colour or shape, so as to create the spatial tone jointly.

Sometimes, the exaggerated ceiling design may break this harmonious relationship by reversing the volume

of the space and breaking away from the whole space to become the decorative element, presenting people a

new visual experience.

In this case, the designer adopts the pattern design in large area on the ceiling to increase the visual tension of

the interior space.

Project name: Less Than A Tower Completion date: 2009 Location: Barcelona Spain Designer: Archikubik - Marc Chalamanch, Miquel Lacasta, Carmen Santana Photographer: Archikubik,

Rene Lozano, José Hevia

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1. The dark ceiling goes harmoniously with the size of the top 3

of the dining area and relatively divides the overall space into 223

different functional areas

2. The dark top goes harmoniously with the flexible divided

living space, forming a comfortable relationship of the spatial

composition

3. Interior apartment of east facade, the dark grey top has

efficiently defined the functional areas of the living room,

decorative and functional

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1. The patterns that go through the ceiling have visually unified different functional areas, and the yellow-green island shelf

against these patterns becomes the visual focus of the space

2. The color palette of the ceiling goes harmoniously with the overall space, and the white base and the black patterns echo

with the white wall and black window frames as well as the floor coverings

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2 1\/2. Top patterns in the warm colour inject the clean and simple space a sense of warmth,

yellow-green rug has enhanced this relationship naturally

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54 The coordination of the space’s composition 空间构图的协调

In this case, HEAD Architecture and Design has combined two apartment into one single apartment with

tight budget and limited time. The apartment located in Hong Kong becomes a new living space with some

oriental design in some corner. This residence provides all spaces for the family members’ necessities, such

as bathing, playing, eating and sleeping. All rooms have their own unique design and are featured by beautiful

furniture. The living room looks so wide and more comfortable with grass carpet. Then, some oriental lamps

were hanged in some spaces. The traditional Japanese style is felt in the bedroom; the bed is just laid on the

floor. Yet this apartment also has modern style which is seen in the open bathroom. Within a door, a round

Mosaic column instead defines the boundary. The round glass wall above the round bathtub allows one to look

back into the bedroom and straight thought the bedroom window that gives a mountain view. At the moment,

the wall looks like blank canvas, maybe as the family grows, they will have some pictures or memorials that

can fill it.

Project name: Matsuki Residence Completion date: 2007 Location: Hong Kong, China Designer: Head Architecture Photographer: Mark Panckhurst Area: 160 sqm

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226 \/ 100 Home Design Principles 1. Entrance 7. Mater Bathroom

2. Kitchen 8. Store

3. Utility room 9. Bedroom

4. Dining 10. Study

5. Living area 11. Bathroom

6. Master bedroom 12. Maid

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1. There are very few apartments that are contemporary

and sophisticated. The Matsuki Residence is a fine example

of the definition. The structure houses a single dramatic

conceived space that has been created through the

amalgamation of two apartments. An open plan coupled

with series of flexible spaces has been incorporated for an

informal flow and in order to accommodate changes that may

erupt in future due to expansion of family. The interiors of

the house are done in vibrant colourful shades that create an

appealing aura

2. The walls may look a bit empty without decoration, but

they are painted in different colours to make the house feel

warmer

3. Since the whole space is opened up by two apartments,

so the load-bearing beams become the main symbol of

the space division. The linear windows together with the

ceiling fan have highlighted the symmetry of the simple top

structure, and thus naturally coordinated the relationship

between the space’s composition

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1. The residence’s internal spaces are simply organised with living space on the ground floor which is focus towards the north 4

and the outdoor terrace. The size of all openings is exaggerated in dimension, giving the effect of a larger wall opening and

providing a greater of transparency and openness throughout

2. The project included new cabinetry and appliances in the kitchen, new cabinetry and closet redesign

3. Bedroom spaces direct to the distant views to the east.

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57 The choice of metal

In home interior space design, the metal material is mainly used as the load-bearing structure and the

decorative finishing. The main feature of the metal material is its shining lustre: the steel and the aluminium

showcase the dynamic of the era; the copper seems more gorgeous and elegant; the iron looks simple,

unsophisticated and dignified.

In this case, the designer selects the metal material as the decorative material of the terrace and the façade of

the building to make a sharp contrast with the rough natural environment.

Project name: Blue Sky Home Completion date: 2009 Location: Yucca Valley, America Designer: O2 Architecture Photographer: Nuvue Interactive Area: 93 sqm

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3. Kitchen 9. Bath room

4. Audio\/visual 10. Laundry

5. Pantry

6. Vesibule

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1. The decorative effect of the metal materials is highlighted by the raw wood 2

2. Seamless 30 square metres outdoor deck floats above the site on structurally efficient columns and beams of light gauge

steel

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1. Interiors are defined by the placement of storage cabinetry, eliminating interior framed walls. The metal full-height sliding 5

door and the exposed balcony become the main interface to divide the indoor and outdoor space, and the natural materials 239

and industrial quality play important roles in the decoration of the space

2. The homeowner asked for a modest size, open and adaptable floor plan that was sustainably conceived with durable

materials

3. The metal texture contrasts with the raw wood sharply

4. The design would serve as a prototype for a future line of prefabricated “system-built” homes. Emphasis was given to

flexible site placement; and ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximising view potential and required privacy

5. The bathroom module, containing all home mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services, is built off-site and delivered

with the flat packed “system-of-components”

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58 The choice of the plain concrete

Different from the ordinary concrete, the plain concrete looks natural and solemn with smooth surface, clear

edges and corners, which are formed only by painting the transparent protective agent on its surface but

without any decoration. This architectural style uses the naked grey concrete material as the fundamental key

decorated with the texture left by removing the formwork and the simple spatial form to construct the Zen-style

interior space.

In this case, the designer selects the plain concrete, the glass and the steel as the main building and

decorative materials, creating a simple space while integrating the exterior landscape.

Project name: JD House Completion date: 2009 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Designer: BAKarquitectos Photographer: Gustavo Sosa Pinilla Area: 149 sqm

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5. Bathroom

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and glass - resolves the integration with the landscape and 241

the formal, structural and functional issues apart from the

facades and the maintenance

2. The volumes are crossed perpendicularly and in mid levels

3. The central place of the house, the living room is an

L-shaped space, and an outdoor terrace is located on either

side of it. It makes a spacious, rectangular space together

with the adjoining kitchen and dining area. The boundaries

between the interior space and the terraces are configured

entirely with full-height glass doors, offering a sense of great

openness to the space when the doors are open

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1. The social area had to be large enough with the possibility 2

of being adapted to different uses as they frequently receive

many friends. The kitchen had to be integrated to the social

area and finally it was especially specified that they wanted

generous outdoor expansions

2. Designers conceived the house like two pure prisms,

placed in a clearing among the trees

3. The project gives a comfortable presence even though it

stands in rugged terrain

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of the programme, reducing in this way the presence of the Bedroom Plan

built volume. With this volumetric arrangement designers

endowed the house with all the required places without

loosing an independent use of each one. The principal

bedroom has its own terrace under roof

2. The facade decoration made up with glass and mirror

under the effects of transparence and reflection enhances

the texture of concrete

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59 The choice of ceramic

The ceramic more-frequently-used decoration material at present. Ceramic usually stands for the general

term for potteries and porcelains. The potteries with some extent of water absorption and the rough surface

may produce a guff and hoarse voice after being knocked; the porcelains enjoys higher sintering degree than

potteries with enamel layers but without the ability of water absorption.

In this case, the designer selects the vitreous china to make the limited interior space simpler and wider

through strong ground reflection.

Project name: The Canary Completion date: 2007 Location: Singapore City, Singapore Designer: Ong&Ong Pte Ltd Photographer: Ong&Ong Pte Ltd Area: 266 sqm

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4. Dining area

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1. The reflective ceramic floor together with the simple shape of the space has created a

modern aesthetic pop art style

2. A functional white high gloss kitchen with minimal equipment is installed. The texture of

the ceramic injects this area a sense of simplicity

In the study room, the matte floor together with the warm lightings from the background has created a quiet atmosphere, and

the dark grey carpet has defined the reading area

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1. White and bright colours were selected for the 2-bedroom flat. Graphic motifs were hand 3

painted on the wall - this is unique craftwork that still could be found in Vietnam

2. The bedroom was designed with darker hues. Typically, in the Vietnamese culture, darker

tones are perceived as luxury

3. Toilet tiles selected in grey hues exudes a fresh modern ambience

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60 The choice of glass

In home interior space design, glass has been gradually developed to regulate light and heat, save energy and

protect the environment, control noise, reduce structural weight and improve the environment. The glass after

being coloured and polished has increasingly become the significant decorative element of the interior space.

In this case, the designer makes the space wider and creates a tough spatial ambience by the use of the glass

material.

Project name: Camargo Correa Brooklin Completion date: 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Designer: Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados Photographer: Demian Golovaty Area: 74 sqm

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2. Living room

3. Dinning room

4. Balcony

5. Master suite