DINZ德网丨收藏家陈泰铭的艺术宅邸

Art certainly is the key driver for the considered design of this abode, especially for the owner and mega collector, who counts pieces by blue-chip names the likes of Francis Bacon, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dali, among the highlights of his treasured assemblage.Chen has been collecting for more than 30 years, starting in his youth, when he saved as much as he could from his deejaying gigs to buy his first piece. He often steer toward works with happy colors, such as red, he only look for art pieces I enjoy, regardless of their market potential or the fame of the artists.”

When commenting on the brief provided by the client, Meyer expressed that the overall concept for this space is to live with art. This apartment is designed for both formal and casual gatherings. It also serves as an exhibition space, showcasing part of the owner's art collection. We must find a way to make the apartment interesting despite the constraints posed by the main staircase and elevator, which are located in the center of the floor. The simple materials and color scheme chosen for the residence are deliberately understated to maintain focus on these valuable paintings and photographs. Meyer employed a lot of white to create a natural color palette, ensuring that the materials and colors do not distract from the artwork.

Meyer naturally incorporated the corridors as gallerias, as corridors do not necessarily mean the absence of natural light. These semi-open spaces bring light into the interior and create a sense of fluidity between different rooms and areas of the apartment. The corridors also serve as galleries, where some of the owner's art collection is displayed.

Window louvres offer light control, a key criterion for an abode filled with priceless works of art. These help diffuse the daylight that enters the apartment on sunny days and imbue the home with a soft glow that creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

The altogether profound effect of the space feels almost akin to being in the courtyard of a cathedral, where you would admiring not only glimpses of the natural scenery—in this case, the mountains—in the distance but also the intriguing mix of museum-quality work displayed in the hallway and various areas of the home.

Meyer carefully designed every element to ensure the living room is spacious and easy to navigate. The custom-made Liaigre furniture, with its moderate proportions, is synonymous with elegance and comfort. The warm wooden pillars naturally frame the artwork, creating a contrast with the white elements of the living room.

Chen Taiming's other collection focus - wine, along with his family's love for entertainment, also influenced the aesthetic design of other areas in his home. Gourmet food and fine wine are his passions, making the dining area the most important and memorable space. He considers a pair of creamy white ceramic chandeliers hanging above the dining table as one of his favorite elements in the final interior design. What he loves most is the delightful sound produced when the handmade ceramic lampshade is tapped, resembling the echo of church bells.

The rest of the apartment continues the understated look evident in the hallway and the multiple living areas of the abode, catering to the life of a bon vivant. 

To meet the high level of quality and detailed craftsmanship expected by both the owner and the design team, all of the wood panellings and other interior architectural elements were custom-made and constructed in Germany to match the exact dimensions needed, and then shipped to Taipei. It is easy to see why the designer considers the cloistered structure both the most challenging and rewarding part of the project.

Such interior architectural elements are paired with a graceful selection of Liaigre furnishings with dark wood structures and paired with leather and fabric in black or off-white tones. These include a curved velvet sofa and a matching rug in deep blue tones, which are paired with black lacquered finishes on the coffee tables and consoles to bring an elegant sheen to the interior design.

The five bedrooms in this apartment continue the handsome use of light wood seen in the social zone, with smaller and more intimate works displayed in these spaces to amplify the cocooning atmosphere. The concept here, is that of a cabinet of curiosities, with an intriguing mix of art and fine details to be discovered in every nook. Each guest room is also designed to be distinct from one another, with mesh screens creating almost a game of hide-and-seek, separating these from the public-facing areas of the abode.he nailed directly onto the wood-paneled walls to create an intimate salon-style grouping. With that kind of lessened formality, the interplay between art and design became effortless. 

The entire design, construction, and renovation process took less than three years, and the stunning result delighted both the client and the design team. Meyer believes that the overall characteristics of the apartment posed both a challenge and a delight for the design. After the client moved in, the most satisfying feedback we received from him was that he truly enjoys his home, just as he originally intended: to use the apartment as a social venue to entertain his many friends and share his taste in art with them.