Grayscale of Light / 淡水林寓
A Residential Space Shaped by Light, Material and Everyday Life
淡水林寓是一座位於新北市、約20坪的住宅空間，設計以光、材質與日常生活之間的關係為核心。灰階在此並非預先設定的風格，而是透過不同色階、材質肌理、反射與透明程度，使光線持續改變空間感知。公共與私領域則透過色彩、材質與空間氛圍的轉換建立層次，讓居住者在不同空間狀態之間自然流動。
Grayscale of Light is a 20-ping residence in New Taipei City designed around the relationship between light, material and everyday life. Rather than treating gray as a predetermined aesthetic, the project uses different tonalities, textures, reflections and degrees of transparency to allow light to continuously reshape the perception of space. Public and private areas are differentiated through shifts in color, material and spatial atmosphere, creating a sequence of subtle transitions throughout the home.
Residential
New Taipei City,Taiwan
2022
Design
IN-Xian Design / 引線設計
王維綸 · 周翔秋
Photography
李易暹攝影工作室 YHLAA
Spatial Continuity
空間並非由彼此獨立的房間組成，而是透過連續的空間序列被組織。廚房、餐區與客廳沿著開放的生活軸線展開，黑色量體與連續地坪建立視覺上的延續性；天花高度、材質、色彩與光線的細微變化，則形成公共與私領域之間自然的空間過渡。
The space is organized as a continuous sequence rather than a collection of independent rooms. The kitchen, dining area and living room unfold along an open axis of everyday life, while the dark architectural volume and continuous flooring reinforce visual continuity. Subtle changes in ceiling height, material, color and light create gradual transitions between public and private areas.
Light as Spatial Medium
光在此並非單純的照明，而是形塑空間感知的媒介。自然光穿過窗簾後，以不同強度落在牆面、地坪與家具表面，使灰階材質呈現細微的明暗變化。隨著時間與位置改變，光線、陰影與反射也持續改變空間的深度與氛圍。
Light is not treated simply as illumination, but as a medium that shapes the perception of space. Filtered through the curtains, natural light falls across walls, flooring and furniture at varying intensities, revealing subtle differences within the grayscale palette. As light shifts throughout the day, shadows, reflections and tonal variations continuously alter the depth and atmosphere of the interior.
Material and Grayscale
灰階並非單純的色彩配置，而是透過不同材質、表面肌理與反射程度建立空間層次。牆面與地坪以低彩度灰色形成連續的背景，深色廚具與櫃體則形成明確的量體對比，白色檯面與金屬細節進一步介入其中，使不同機能在統一的色階中保持各自的質感與辨識度。
Grayscale is not treated simply as a color palette, but as a way of establishing spatial depth through differences in material, surface texture and reflectivity. Low-chroma gray walls and flooring form a continuous background, while the dark kitchen and storage volumes introduce a distinct sense of mass. White surfaces and metal details add further contrast, allowing different functions to retain their own material character within a restrained tonal range.
Everyday Life
空間最終回到生活本身。餐桌、廚房、電視與收納被整合於連續的生活場景之中，家具與日常物件不再只是機能配置，而成為居住節奏的一部分。窗邊持續變化的自然光，也讓相同的空間在一天之中呈現不同的明度與氛圍，使住宅隨著生活與時間產生變化。
The space ultimately returns to everyday life. The dining table, kitchen, television and storage are integrated into a continuous living environment, where furniture and everyday objects become part of the rhythm of inhabitation rather than simply functional elements. Changing natural light along the windows further alters the tonal quality and atmosphere of the space throughout the day, allowing the home to evolve with time and daily life.
Awards & Recognition
2023
Good Design Award—G-Mark Winner
Grayscale of Light
2023
TINTA 金邸獎—Honorable Mention
2024
Architecture MasterPrize Awards—Honorable Mention
2024
Grayscale of Light / 淡水林寓