oriZENtal
ULTIMA | HO MAN TIN
1363sq.ft. | 2019
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oriZENtal

The ‘Inherent Oneness in Roundness’ is one of the most perfect doctrines in Buddhism. ‘Yuan Rong’ is the Chinese equivalent to this doctrine. ‘Yuan’ means round; circular and ‘Rong’ means melt; thaw. This equivalence between perfection and circle, or the quality of roundness, is peculiar and distinct to Buddhism philosophical ideologies. In short, ‘roundness’ symbolises ‘oneness’, ‘harmony’, ‘perfection’ and ‘unity’.

 

Tranquility. Peace. Rejuvenation. These are essential aspects of what a home should offer. It is a space you return to, to reset, relax and recharge.  A home is also a deeply personal space to meditate and contemplate on life’s purposes.

 

The interior design of ‘oriZENtal’ revolves three architectural philosophies – Oriental Zen Culture, Contemporary Minimalism and Subtle Luxury. The amalgamation and fusion of these concepts give birth to a distinctive Contemporary Zen Culture, which is emanated and apparent throughout the interior design of the house. An array of high-grade materials is used to achieve and attain the design concept. Materials include marble, timber, fabric, leather and stainless steel trims. Through the use of these materials, textures, finishings, layering techniques and lightings ( both natural and artificial ), the designer aims not only to generate, but also to accentuate the Contemporary Zen Culture, and in turn create a calm and undisturbed sanctuary amidst urban space.

 

Perhaps the most interesting component of the interior design is the incorporation of the ‘Round Doctrine’ and the consistent use of ‘roundness’ throughout the house. Unlike traditional Oriental Zen Culture, which designs are predominantly governed by hard and flat edges, the designer’s new interpretation of the culture introduces circles, adding a playful and peculiar, yet contemporary twist to the entire design of the house. For instance, a traditional circle shaped door ( i.e. moon gate ) is carved out of the marble slab/wall in the living room. Moon gates are highly representative of ancient Chinese architecture and they are mainly built in palaces’ courtyards and Chinese gardens. These moon gates act as pedestrian gateways to new spaces. They represent the full moon rising and therefore is very inviting for people to walk through. The circular shape of the moon gate also represents harmony and cohesion and these values are embedded in the architecture itself.

 

In addition, a charming round-coffered ceiling is constructed in the foyer. Right under the ceiling hangs two elegant glossy white cabinets, flawlessly finished and outlined with antique bronze metal. These cabinets have smooth and round curves; their shapes representing that of the wings of a crane, as if welcoming the owners back home once they enter the foyer. In the master bedroom, the headboard is made up of multiple straight posts with curved leather upholstery sandwiched between two large grand white metal panels with antique bronze metal finishing. Coupled with the lotus-shaped light trough that circles around the ceiling, this creates a warm and gentle atmosphere for rest.

 

In conclusion, through the intricate integration of three distinguished architectural styles and the incorporation of ‘Yuan Rong’ found in Buddhism, an invigorating design concept and space is conceived. The design space perfectly encapsulates the essence of Contemporary Zen yet displays a strong distinctive and individual characteristic through the use of circles. This overall creates a unique and never-seen-before space, which exudes tranquility, class, character and luxury.

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作品名稱:圓 融

 

住宅名稱:天 鑄

 

設計風格:東方禪風與現代奢華

 

建案地點:香港 九龍 何文田

 

實用尺數:1,363 呎 [ 包括私人升降大廳 ]

 

主要建材:銀灰洞大理石、牆布、高光漆、皮革、木皮、電鍍古銅鋼

 

 

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設計概念 : <<  圓 融  >>

 

 

圓融是佛學上的名詞,佛教語:圓滿的融和、圓熟的融合、完全的交融。

 

圓:圓滿無缺,完整一體,團圓滿;融:交互融攝,融在一起,毫無矛盾、衝突。

室內設計風格:東方禪風和現代奢華融合在一起享受自然之美

 

 

本室內設計項目演繹一種「東方禪風」、「現代簡約」與「低調奢華」結合的生活哲學,

 

而這三種風格自然融貫的相互影響之下,這種融合和混搭而成的「 現代禪風」。

 

在這室內設計主要是運用多種自然材質串接與搭配,

 

並儘量突顯石材、木材、布料、皮革和鋼材獨有的豐富紋理、色調及質感,

 

再運用自然光及人造光把他們交融得千變萬化的層次在空間中釋放能量意味著消除所有障礙,

 

並凝造出一個自然、純淨、寧靜、放鬆、沉思、視覺平衡的簡單生活環境。

 

 

「低調奢華」;在這室內設計內有一些反傳統就是加上了圓形的元素,例如:客廳的大理石圓形拱門牆身、

 

玄關圓形天花和圓形及圓角傢俬,因為禪風設計都是主要平面方角。圓是性體週遍,

 

又可是時間的流轉或循環,空間的迴旋或運作。中國建築裡最具代表性的便是園林意向的圓形拱門,

 

從一庭一院到一宅一室圓形拱門就是他們的交融點;此意境為概念,

 

一種嶄新的設計方式去詮釋中式拱門之美,形成了堅不可摧的凝聚力以及表達出團圓滿的感覺。

 

 

懸浮在全高大理石畫框內的高光白色古銅鋼曲線邊弧形凹凸儲物櫃,

 

像一隻高貴白鶴在拍翼迎接家人回家的感覺,

 

主人房床頭直條圓柱皮革搭配兩側高光白色古銅鐵曲線邊內弧形的床頭板和

 

天花滲光的古銅鋼蓮花形燈槽這圓形能帶給我們柔軟、放鬆、溫潤、圓滿融通的感覺,

 

並再加重了禪的意境讓人心境安穩容易入睡。

 

在這東方禪風設計內是要凝造出一個完全放鬆和閒適悠然的空,間簡約、

 

自然而沈靜的窩居讓人心境安穩,

 

利用自然材質使空間有豐富層次並發出的舒適感讓

 

我們心靈可互相交融在空間中,及得以在此思索生命的禪意。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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