Chris Chen
Taiwan (China)
A member of International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers. Furniture Designer, Columbia Alumni, Adjunct Lecturer. Founder of Paradox Studio, a Taipei based architectural and interior design firm that strives to develop architectural and interior projects, engage world culture and local consciousness, conceptual art and pragmatism. Paradox Studio is involved in projects at all scales, ranging from interior exhibition space to landscape master plan Access Chris Chen Newsroom
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Chris Chen
Table
The table Diagonal is a piece of furniture embodied with diversify possibility in its sleek form. The clean inter-cross stand structure is positioned in diagonal guideline. With the intended twisted angle, the Void/Solid dialogue would be initiated when people move around the table. The Diagonal tension could also be seen from above with tabletop veneer pattern, which also follow table’s invisible diagonal guideline beneath.
A' Furniture Design Award - Silver (2021) - Access Chris Chen Table Press Kit
Chris Chen
Residential House
Casa Calma is a residence for 3-generation family. The original building layout with two owner-exclusive elevators centered at a 360-sqm floor plan has created a private entryway to double-height terrace facing Mountain View. With the nature of centered elevator core, a clear line was set to divide the space into two different character with a 2.8m tall 180 degree rotating door. The bedroom area can be separated from living room when guests visit. And during the private family time, the house can be circulated as a loop.
A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award - Iron (2022) - Access Chris Chen Residential House Press Kit
Chris Chen
Hotel Suite
Yamadera is a hotel suite project of Hotel Yamagata Kaku Taiwan, a sister hotel of in Yamagata county Japan. The suite is named after the symbolic Mountain Temple in Yamagata to deliver the philosophical meaning of Yamagata history. The layout of suite was designed into three sections to gradually comfort resident’s mind and soul with monotone setting and arch enclosed space.
A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award - Bronze (2021) - Access Chris Chen Hotel Suite Press Kit