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Ching Chi Office
Ching-Chi Design
2015
Residential Interior Public Space Design｜Landscape Design ｜ Architectural Facade Design｜Office
Taiwan | Taichung
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Design Director ： Ching-Chi, Su
Team：
Gwen Chen｜Shu-Jung Chen｜Yen-Chun,Chan｜Hui-Ping,Yang｜Wei-Kai,Wang｜Yu-Fan,Lian
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With over 20 years of professional experience in public facility design, our organization possesses extensive practical design experience and has long been committed to the pursuit of "meaning of existence." Our services encompass architectural design, facade design, interior design, interior installation design, and outdoor landscape design. We are passionate about holistic cross-disciplinary integration, from large-scale architectural concepts to small details. Our design thinking encompasses all elements within the space, including both large and small objects, related indoor and outdoor elements, and even their management and usage direction. We continuously seek to reflect the value of life and existence in our work, daily life, and creations.
The core of our design philosophy is to express spatial imagery that possesses a "sense of presence." Our works often feature walls, shadows, reflections, water, and interfaces, all within a framework of simple geometry, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the space. By incorporating design techniques such as "the flow of time, theatrical concepts, nature's intrusion, and contrasts of light and darkness," we utilize intangible elements to deepen the design, thereby influencing the viewer's perception and authentically representing the existence of life.
Award Records
2019｜
Successful Design Award in the Space Category at the Shanghai Successful Design Awards.
Five Dimensions of Design:
Chaos and Order
The ChingChi Pavilion is situated amidst winding streets, reflecting a philosophy similar to that of Spanish architects RCR in Madrid. Despite the inherent conflicts between the surrounding landscape and the designer's vision, it authentically showcases local characteristics, demonstrating the ultimate capacity for inclusiveness within chaos. Embedded in fragmented plots, the site forms a transition from disorder to order, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The natural growth of plants serves as a repair mechanism, merging harmoniously with the surrounding environment, resulting in a quietly existing space akin to a gallery by the street.
Wind and Greenery
Our design stems from an aesthetic perspective, aiming to create a beauty of wind and greenery. Between 2016 and 2019, we conducted studies specifically focusing on these elements, during which our wind-collecting device won the 2017 IF Award. The pavilion is designed with fragmented box-like structures filled with water, resembling ice cubes in water, increasing the surface area for wind to flow through and lowering the area's temperature. The design of the space in front of the pavilion allows for visual penetration, enabling water and greenery to be shared, thus creating a comfortable open space.
Joy and Melancholy
The "small happiness" we derive from online information often comes with a fleeting sense of loss, leading us to constantly adjust ourselves to follow current trends in pursuit of collective joy. The French writer Tusse's works express feelings that transcend ordinary life pursuits, rooted in existentialist thought, profoundly influencing our design style. Within the pavilion, a sense of melancholy subtly permeates the design, perhaps through color, lighting, or the fleeting shadows of people and trees, reminding us of the ephemeral nature of time.
Brand and Essence
Renowned brands, such as HERHES, which originated from harnesses, and LV, which began with horse-drawn luggage, stem from essential life needs, followed by refined aesthetics and quality pursuits. At the ChingChi Pavilion, we incorporate many outstanding design brands, emphasizing that designers must first cultivate taste to guide users in appreciating the essence of design in their lives. Understanding the essential meanings behind these classics provides designers with unified experience and taste, forming the foundational belief of ChingChi Design Office.
Giving and Gaining
Everything requires sacrifice to achieve gain; giving is the precursor to receiving. We believe the value of the pavilion extends beyond our clients to include members, neighbors, and the public. Therefore, we established the ChingChi Lecture Hall to host non-profit lectures and visits by outstanding speakers. Ultimately, the balance between style and ideals also demands sacrifice, which may be one of the reasons that “giving and gaining” becomes the most challenging aspect of design.
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