Simple Living Residence

Simple Living Residence

Simple Living Residence is an exemplary architectural and interior design project completed in 2017 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, distinguished by its innovative approach to contemporary residential living spaces. The design encompasses a quadrangular building complex housing over 200 residential units arranged around a central courtyard, where a symbolic beech tree serves as the focal point of a meticulously planned landscape design. The project's philosophical foundation draws inspiration from 20th Century Expressionist Kandinsky's geometric principles, incorporating points, lines, and surfaces to create a modernist minimal aesthetic throughout its public spaces. The development spans 2,263 square meters of landscaping and 1,137 square meters of interior design, featuring thoughtfully designed communal areas including an entrance lobby, gym, tea-tasting area, culinary classroom, and social spaces. The design philosophy deliberately departs from conventional residential building approaches by eschewing superfluous decorative elements in favor of disciplined spatial solutions that address modern dwellers' needs for stress relief and tranquility. Natural materials including masonry, teak, glass, and metal work are harmoniously integrated throughout the space, while the interior design maintains a pure white color scheme accented with beige tones to create a serene, Zen-like atmosphere. The project, which earned a Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category, demonstrates exceptional achievement in spatial planning, with both primary and secondary ground floor entrances designed to maintain visual connectivity with the central courtyard, ensuring optimal natural lighting and ventilation throughout the complex.

residential architecture, minimalist design, landscape integration, sustainable living, modern interiors, urban housing

— Adam Dawson