COVETED MAGAZINE PAGE 115.
“The dynamic duo was responsible
for the interior design of an eclectic
apartment, in central Taipei,
Taiwan, providing a lovely family,
an uncluttered yet playfully
refurbished setting to live in.”
Shih-Jie Lin and Ting-Liang Chen founded Ganna Design in 2010
and they believe that architecture should be blended into an
environment. The Taiwanese interior design practice also focuses
on balancing space and people as well as creating a comfortable
place that is both aesthetic and practical.
The dynamic duo was responsible for the interior design of an
eclectic apartment, in central Taipei, Taiwan, providing a lovely
family, an uncluttered yet playfully refurbished setting to live in.
With an open-plan living configuration, the three-bedroom
apartment is installed with large windows on two sides, which
offer plentiful natural lighting and mesmerising views of the city.
The Living room was designed to be the idyllic family nucleus,
integrating not only a dining space but also an open plan kitchen.
In order to add a sense of playfulness, the designers opted for
furniture designs that can be rearranged at the owners’ desires, for
the exception of a few pieces. One of the key pieces that mirror
this concept is the six sofa-mattresses that can be moved around
or placed on top of each other, almost feeling like a game of Legos.
The customised glass-case display behind the counter that
features the boys’ Lego collection enhances this overall sense of a
sophisticated playroom, whilst a dramatic touch is added through
the imposing dining chandelier and the dark curtains.
The design group selected finishes that are, at the same time, both
rough and delicate, which is made evident in the exposed concrete
ceiling and the light coloured veneer flooring. Several other pieces,
including the deep aqua-marine sofa and the kitchen counter, add
a splash of colour in an otherwise desaturated palette, while a fur-
lined rocking chair provides a spot of texture.
The master bedroom maintains the same toned-down shades that
can be seen in the living room, but it is embellished by light-blue
patterned ceramic tiles that cover both the floor and walls of the
en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. Darker elements such as
the iron-cast bed and the black chandelier above the freestanding
bathtub provide darker shades and a taste of theatrical style.
The award-winning design practice has had its projects published
by international magazines and mediums from all over the world,
including Hong Kong, China, Sweden, Brazil, Australia, Russia,
Poland, Singapore, Ukraine, and Bulgaria.
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