Waltz of Life

Drawing inspiration from waltz and the concepts of circle, the designer tailored the design to fit the residents’ characters: a host who has returned the country after years of living abroad, and a hostess loving playing music. In the Eastern culture, circle is a symbol of completeness, whole, harmony, and also the process of coming together, which is the core value of a family, and is brought through the practice of life. Meanwhile, the common love for music bridges this family value and the lightness and joy in western culture, of which Waltz is the best to represent. The designer creates a space for the family to compose a waltz of life, with a simple rhythmic pattern that echoes in the hearts of the family members.

The rhythm of waltz is transformed into a pattern for life, not only in the common space but also in the bedrooms. The open-plan living room is loosely parted by the beam, with lines of different width on the ceiling creating a triple time pattern. The rectangular common space is the axis of the space, while the black lines stretches out vertically which elongates the sights and visually separates sections of different functions.