We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Fabio Su about their original and creative Residential House design work. Fabio Su is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original residential house works.
Fabio Su ("FS") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work The Mountain Residential House. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
FS : The exterior of building imitates the mountain ridge and uses the different materials to express the image of mountain, wind, tree and sea of cloud, and so on. Without too much decoration, using the natural stone to create the majestic visual effect.
FS : Facing Mt. Ali, the establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is used crest lines and vary materials to metaphor natural images like mountains, wind, trees, and clouds.
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 design started in May 2015 in Chiayi City, finished in June 2016. And built from June 2016 to June 2018 December.
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 : For me, design is like breathing. All the inspiration given by nature, every streak and light-shadow in nature is so beautiful and free. This is the best design!
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 : The establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is an imitation of Mountain Alishan. The French casements allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountain Alishan in any season of the year and Low-e glass is used for the eco-friendly residence. The main wall in living space used the nature stone with different depths in a clear and colorful way which connects to the view of Alishan mountain.
FS : Low-e glass, exposed concrete, titanium plating, black textured stone, thin stone, wood plastic composites, gray glass, sulfur amber glass, toggle, Al-clad, antique luminous pearl, Shandong gray, log, classical grain, carrara white, electric TV lift cabinet, curtain wall, engraving ink.
FS : The main wall in living space used the nature stone with different depths in a clear and colorful way which connects to the view of Alishan mountain. Dining area designed by customized wood table which uses a great amount of stones to create the naturally living attitude. By furnishing in design, it makes outdoor environment be viewing clearly and create a relaxed place even in the corner.
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.
