We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Fabio Su about their original and creative Residential and Commercial design work. Fabio Su is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original residential and commercial works.
Fabio Su ("FS") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Clinic Zen Residential and Commercial. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
FS : This case is located in Chiayi city, for the residential building, as if the simple square box placed in the community. The exterior of the building is presented with simple, but not complex lines, and a large amount of green space in the courtyard is deliberately preserved in order to allow patients to enjoy greenery at the time of the visit, thereby reducing the tension caused by the visit. In the home section, the Nordic fresh and simple lines are incorporated, giving the physician a comfortable and elegant space to rest.
FS : The building indoor and outdoor space, with simple lines to present as a physician's professional and calm, and thus obtain the trust of patients for the purpose of this case research, so that its works in line with the needs of the clinic.
FS : Because of winning this award, I will be better able to use my own knowledge to come back to social, and pass my experience on people who endeavor in the field of design.
FS : The project was designed to begin in November 2017 and be completed in Chiayi City, Taiwan, in April 2021.
FS : I like the opus with streak and combines with local culture.
FS : My design is not used by another company, I intent to produce my work by myself.
FS : I think when you meet the client who is trust in you 100%. It’s the time you should display your design ability. This is the reason pushing me to create this opus.
FS : Carlos Páez Vilaro from Paraguay is the one who influence me the most. As an artist and designer, he perfectly makes aesthetics in harmony with nature. This is also my goal.
FS : The design is a Residential House.
FS : We use a large number of Lo-e glass to beautify the appearance and have the effect of environment protection. This case is a perfect combination of aesthetics and environment protection.
FS : Present and run through the building in a minimalist manner, with clean lines and windows echoing the professionalism and calmness of being a physician. The residential area makes use of warm colors to make the home environment more warm.
FS : Logs, Granite skins, Arctic gray stone, Fir, H-type steel, Steel plate paint, Cola stone, Stainless steel grille, Gray glass, Wood flooring, Glass, paint, Laminate, Fair-faced concrete, Aluminum screen, Smart door lock, Electric curtains
FS : In order to present the professional image of the dentist's clinic, the architectural appearance with clean lines to present its rationality and professional, and the internal space in addition to connecting the architectural appearance style, improve the brightness so that its clinic can present a clean, bright professional environment, but also the use of the way to bring the outdoor landscape into the room let patients have a comfortable environment. The residential area uses wood textures and refreshing tones to create a comfortable home feel.
FS : Without doubt, I collaborate with people with specialized skills, this is one of important part in complete this design.
FS : By furnishing in deign. It makes outdoor environment be viewing and creates a relaxed place even in the corner. Using the glass material to separate living and sleeping area not only extend the vision but keep the privacy. It also possess a great sleeping quality without interference with the theme of neutral tonality. The special points for this opus are cabinets designed by containing exhibit and storage ability which can exhibit the collectable. Thoughtful design for collection room can be used to storage and exhibit.
FS : We use the design of raft foundation and S.R.C structural design. In the part of earthquake assessment reports, we make the level 8 earthquake-resistance numbers. We use a large number of Lo-e glass to beautify the appearance and have the effect of environment protection. In the aspect of landscape, we deliberately heighten the building and the fence to create the waterscape. It can not only maintenance the privacy but also have function of reducing temperatures. This case is a perfect combination of aesthetics and environment protection.
FS : The concept of big mountain is the main spindle of design in this case. The streak of eaves is similar to the ridge which has ups and downs. To hang the large span ranges of roof plank on the wall is a big challenge for us. Another big challenge for us is to stay the large area of glasses without causing the global warming.
FS : By submitting my design to an international design competition, I want to enhance my abilities, and to push my design to the international.
FS : Keep taking challenges and never restrict yourself. The most important is having enthusiasm.
FS : A great designer has heavy duties of society and environment. An excellent technique can treat nature well and a great idea is the best social education.
