＂And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you.” 尼腓一書17:13。
本案受聖經中的一段經文啟發，以曠野中的光為主軸發想，空間選用原始、樸實、不過度雕琢的材質作為背景環境，再以虛實交錯的光氛圍，打造一處「身處城市，心居曠野」的居家場域。
使用者為一對夫妻與四個小孩，希望彼此能兼具親密又各自保有隱私的空間。平面發展出公私動線兩向出入口，並利用基地的不同開窗條件，營造出如同白天與夜晚兩種相異的光氛圍，帶出光的流動感與時間性。而光的意象來自兩個層面，一是實體的光，從窗外的日光、室內的間接照明與各式燈飾所形成的具象的光;另一個則是虛像的光，在空間中置入以光為主題的藝術品，帶出光的精神意象。
空間的開展從外玄關擺放的一件後數位介面〈Post-Digital Surface ）作品開始，踏入大廳即可看到該作品隨步行移動而不斷變化，在回家的過程中藉由視覺上的驚奇，感受到生活的無窮變化。
接著打開了第一條的公共動線，先是透過倒置於空中的芒草燈束屏障，隱約地看見一處光盒子場域，入口牆上一幅集合天光縮影的色彩符碼，如一盞指引回家的光，漸進的轉換著它的色溫與彩度，兩組厚實的沙發群猶如散落在曠野中的巨大岩塊，而沈穩又靜謐的石皮牆、鏽蝕的鐵板櫃與風化的木材板，共同組構出一幅抽象化的曠野地景。空中錯落的吊燈，亦如紛飛的芒草般，給沈寂的空間創造了喧囂的視覺律動。對於建築既有結構，採用直接裸裎的展現方式來處理，以直接拆模後的清水混凝土柱與防火金屬H型鋼樑，用另類的手法突顯出建築體本有的原始安定力量。客廳底部懸掛著一件用厚疊與刮除的油彩所創作的亮白畫作，闡述著藝術家生命經驗中讓光走進來的心境轉變。此公共區域除了連接客廳，還規劃了主臥室和一間多功能室;將多功能室設置在主臥室與客廳之間，不僅可以作為公領域的延伸，也串連了主臥室成為男女主人的專屬空間。
而另一條專屬於家人的私密動線，則連接餐廚與孩房空間，作為一家人主要的生活場域，不同於客廳的日光普照，此處藉燈飾照明營造出夜晚情境，以透光石呈現由內而外發光的量體，用光帶出寧靜又愜意的氛圍;餐廚吧台還轉化了大自然的物理現象，用堆疊造型仿造石板的層積紋理，藉更為豐富的色彩與材質，活絡生活節奏。此私領域則選用尺度較小的藝術作品呼應空間調性，一幅運用光柵發光技術的複合媒材作品，創造出用餐中的光影互動氣氛。
雖然這兩條動線劃分了空間，但兩者之間卻藉由位於中央的廊道， 巧妙的串連在一起，走道中的錄像雕塑作品傳達了水光的意象，指引出空間的串連與互動。曠野看似沈寂實則喧囂，在這片開闊的視野中，無處不在的光總會在不經意處給家人們點亮心中那盞永不熄滅的燈！
“And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you.”
First Book of Nephi 17:13
Inspired by a passage in the holy scriptures, this project explores the concept of light in the wilderness by drawing on natural, neutral, and subdued materials to build the backdrop, while blending authentic and inventive light effects to ultimately create a home that offers respite in the “urban wilderness.”
A couple with four children, the owners of this residence prefer to maintain a balance between family closeness and individual privacy. The floorplan thus devises two traffic flows to simultaneously fulfill this request. Based on existing window types, two distinct atmospheres resembling daytime and nighttime, respectively, evoke a sense of light movement and temporality. Imageries are achieved by two kinds of light effect. First is physical, which encompasses natural sunlight from
the windows, indirect light within the interior, and various light fixtures, all serving as tangible sources of light. Second is inventive, achieved by artworks placed in various corners in the residence. Thematically associated with light, these artworks represent the spiritual essence of light.
The space begins from an artwork (“Post-Digital Surface” series) at the foyer. Stepping into the residence, one will immediately notice the continuous transformations of the artwork as they move. This visual wonder sets out to impart the experience of infinite variations even on an ordinary day, like a pleasant surprise welcoming the residents when they return home.
Next is the communal traffic flow. Through the suspended light rods resembling a screen of inverted silver grass, one catches a glimpse of an area seemingly enclosed by a light box. On the wall, color codes reminiscent of the sky symbolize the light guiding one home, exuding gentle warmth as the hues shift. Two sets of sofa referencing giant boulders are distributed in the wilderness. The placid and serene stone veneer walls, weathered iron cabinets, and wind-swept wooden panels collectively form an abstract landscape.
The suspended lamps are arranged randomly to create a visual rhythm akin to swaying silver grasses, injecting a vibrant mood into the otherwise quiet space. The existing architectural structure is intentionally exposed to showcase the raw beauty of unadorned concrete columns and fire-resistant metal H-beams. The eccentric design seeks to emphasize the inherent strength and stability of the building.
At the end of the living room is a vivid painting with layers of thick oils. Made via a scraping technique, the work expresses the mental transformation when light enters the artist’s life. In addition to the living room, this common area connects the master bedroom and a multipurpose room. The multipurpose room is intended to not only extend the common area but also connect the private space of the couple.
The other traffic flow dedicated exclusively to the residents connects the dining area, kitchen, and children's rooms. As the primary site of activities, this area draws on a light effect different from that in the living room. Instead of natural light, here the lamps contribute to an evening ambiance. Translucent stones are gently glowing structures imparting serenity and coziness. The dining area, including a kitchen and a bar, is inspired by stacked stone slabs found in nature. The usage of distinctive palettes and materials aims to infuse variability in daily life. Meanwhile, smaller art pieces echo the overall tone of this private domain, whereas a mixed media artwork employing grating illumination technology presents a dance between light and shadow to heighten the dining experience.
Although the two flows divide the residence, they are fluidly connected by a central corridor. Within this corridor, a video sculpture suggesting water and light guides the interconnectedness and interaction in the space. The wilderness may appear silent, it is nevertheless bustling with life. Light is omnipresent in this expansive vista, always illuminating the hearts of the family, like an eternal flame.
