We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Fabio Su about their original and creative Villa design work. Fabio Su is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original villa works.
Fabio Su ("FS") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Colorful Villa. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
FS : When I first met with a client, I saw the child in her arms eating colorful candies with a satisfied smile on her face, so I decided to make this colorful and joyful theme the theme of this case.
FS : he building indoor and outdoor space, with simple lines to present as a physician's professional and calm, and thus obtain the trust of patients for the purpose of this case research, so that its works in line with the needs of the clinic.
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 was designed to begin in September 2021 and be completed in Chiayi City, Taiwan, in January 2022.
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 : I think when you meet the client who is trust in you 100%. It’s the time you should display your design ability. This is the reason pushing me to create this opus.
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 : In kids’ rooms, the balance between practical and adorable is created through the interior design, which brings fulfillment into mind and the interior, abstract and reality, form and imagery, and life and style. The design team used saturated blue and white colors to add modern style and strong personality to the interior. In the bathroom, the colorful tiles with geometrical shape bring freshness and vitality.
FS : Design constantly collides with contemporary elements and the pulse of life, recording the moment with oneself and other people. Taking “colorful and sweet life” as the starting point, the design team presented the imagery that in the mother’s arms, the baby holds a colorful lollipop and smiles sweetly, which brings the happy and blissful time.
FS : Terrazzo stone (color), Terrazzo stone (grey), Terrazzo stone (transparent), iron paint, Fair-faced concrete, Paint, Earl Gray Antique Surface, Sevia Hexagonal Rainbow Brick, Spanish Hardy Wood Grain Brick, Italian Chevron Mailang Brick, Spanish Imitation Handmade Brick, A-Cornerstone, Small Icicle Glass, Gray Mirror, Mirror, Wallpaper.
FS : This case is a case tailored to three women as the protagonists It is the space used by the owner for vacation, and we are different from the general residence in the planning of the space.
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 creativity of this case lies in how to integrate the colorful lollipops in the hands of children into this design case, and the bigger challenge is how to deal with each space because the lollipops are handled in this case, but need to give each space its own appearance and style, how to express the satisfaction and joy of the spiritual level in a spatial way is the problem that must be overcome in this case.
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.
