在現代快節奏的生活中，我們往往想要尋求安靜的空間，可以承載細碎的情緒與難以言說的負擔，然而安靜僅僅是一種外在狀態的顯示，唯有將心緒沉澱，發現內在那些未被察覺的細節，才能在外界的紛擾與變動之中，抵達真正的平靜與沉寂。

在小坪數的空間中需保有客戶三房的機能需求，我們打破原有佈局，卻保有舒適空間尺度。從玄關入口處開始，牆面上使用灰鏡及櫃體之間的虛實開口，層層遞進，讓視線與光線反射得以延伸流通，弱化玄關的封閉感，空間得以放大。

牆面與地面以深色材質為主軸，消彌櫃體在場域裡的邊界，局部櫃體鏤空搭配不銹鋼層架點綴，讓視覺上保有光影變化，而公領域自玄關延伸至廚房、餐廳與客廳，捨去固定牆面的區隔，搭配中島桌面讓視線得以延續至窗外，利用暗門與橫拉門模糊界線，空間的內與外，在敞開與收合中得以自由試探，各個角落由不同的軸線串連，相異的材質豐饒了空間視覺，也在光線的流轉中保持了氛圍的純粹。

空間從來不只是容納物品的場所，沉寂也並非靜止狀態的延伸，而是內在秩序的展現，是時間與情緒交錯後留下的痕跡，當我們回歸自身，空間成為過渡與緩衝，在與生活的對話裡找到寧靜的歸屬，也在內心停泊的沉寂中，能夠將自己溫柔安放。

在場域中牆面與地面使用深色材質為主軸讓畫面看起來簡潔純粹、消彌櫃體與牆面、地面之間的邊界，局部櫃體簍空搭配不銹鋼層架點綴，讓視覺上保有光影變化，而公領域自玄關延伸至廚房、餐廳與客廳，捨去固定牆面的區隔，搭配中島桌面讓視線得以串聯延伸至窗外，利用暗門與橫拉門模糊界線，我們於是得以按照自己的心意，在內與外的試探之間，自由地敞開收合。當門片敞開，軸線串連起各個空間，當光線落下，氛圍純粹之餘，同時保有視覺上豐饒的感受。

In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, we often seek a space of quiet—a place that can hold fragmented emotions and unspoken burdens. Yet, silence is more than just an external state; true tranquility is found by settling the mind and discovering the unnoticed details within. Only then can we achieve genuine stillness amid the chaos and constant changes of the outside world.

In a compact space that needed to accommodate the functionality of three rooms, we redefined the original layout while preserving a sense of spaciousness. From the entrance, the interplay of mirrored surfaces and open shelving layers the visual depth, allowing light to reflect and flow freely. This approach dissolves the enclosed feeling of the entryway, subtly expanding the space.

Dark tones dominate the walls and flooring, blurring the boundaries of built-in storage and allowing cabinetry to integrate seamlessly into the environment. Selective openings in the cabinets, accentuated with stainless steel shelving, introduce a play of light and shadow, enriching the visual texture. The public areas—extending from the entrance through the kitchen, dining, and living areas—are intentionally freed from rigid partitions. Instead, a kitchen island anchors the space, drawing the eye outward towards the windows, while concealed doors and sliding panels soften divisions, allowing boundaries to shift and adapt fluidly. Each corner is connected through different axes, where contrasting materials enrich the spatial experience, and the movement of light preserves the purity of the atmosphere.

Space is never merely a container for objects, just as stillness is not simply an absence of movement. Instead, it is an expression of inner order—a lingering trace of time and emotion interwoven. When we return to ourselves, space becomes both a transition and a refuge. In the dialogue between life and design, we find a quiet sense of belonging, where we can gently anchor ourselves in the silence of stillness.

LOCATION: TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN
YEAR: 2024
AREA: 20 PING
PHOTOGRAPHER: Hey ! Cheese