2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

FOUNTAIN FURNITURE

Entrant Company

CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Category

Interior Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall

Client's Name

FOUNTAIN FURNITURE CO., LTD

Country / Region

Taiwan

In the hustle and bustle of city life, people yearn for a space that reflects their taste and lifestyle ethos. Answering this desire, what is presented here is not merely a furniture store, but a multi-dimensional domain where aesthetics, functionality, and emotion coalesce.



This establishment, nestled in the heart of the city, might be constrained in size but transcends spatial limitations through innovative design philosophy. Here, every piece of furniture and accessory is showcased within a simulated domestic environment, each assuming its role as it would in the daily lives of individuals. From the living room to the sleeping quarters, from the study to the dining area, every nook is a manifestation of domestic aesthetics.



Divided into unique niches, the space offers diverse tableaus for quick guest exploration. An elegant staircase features a chandelier and glass balustrades, radiating ethereal grace. The second floor extends this transparency, using lighting to enhance spatial freedom. Matching wooden lamps on dining tables unify the aesthetic. A red zone highlights contrasting metallic furnishings, while a shimmering blue art wall offers tactile authenticity. A mini-bar in the consultation area adds a touch of luxury. Each object in this setting serves a purpose, contributing to an overall harmony of diverse elements.



On the ground floor, four sets of modern-style sofas each possess distinct characteristics, harmoniously merging casual comfort with practicality. Customers can directly experience the tactile quality, comfort, and durability of the furniture, alleviating concerns held by those skeptical or distrustful of 3D renderings. Upstairs unfolds a space infused with elements of casual American style, brimming with options ranging from the classical to the modern, from the minimalist to the intricate. This is not merely a shopping sanctuary; it more closely resembles an art gallery of furniture and design where, in the process of appreciation, one finds the domestic style most fitting to them.

Credits

Chief Designer
Chuan Hsin Liu
Photographer
Dirk Heindoerfer Photography
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