4. During the process of learning and practicing design, were there any designers or design works that has had an impact or influenced you in any way?

V:  Actually, there has not been a specific character or person who has influenced us as there are so many talented designers and works out there! Particularly for us, to dictate what kind of inspiration or influence we have received, it can only be said that through our own involvements in various fields of research within the realms of design and fashion are our main sources of inspiration.  

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4. 在學習與實踐設計理念的過程中，有沒有那一位設計師或是設計作品對你們的影響較深遠或是有更大的啟發？

V:  其實並沒有受特定的人物，因為優秀的設計師及作品真的相當眾多！尤其是身處於資訊時代的我們，若真要說是受到何種啟發及影響大概只能說是平時自身對於各領域的涉略或是對於設計及時尚領域的研究，都將影響我們對於設計靈感的發揮。

5. Where did the inspiration for D House come from?

V: The inspiration for this project derives from one of our previous designs, the restaurant “guyot”. The client enjoyed the calm atmosphere that we created in that project, by pairing monochrome colours with bold detailing and furnishings, and wanted us to create a similar environment for his home, where he spent the majority of his leisure time creating music and wine tasting.

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5. D House 的創作靈感來自那裏呢？

V: 創作靈感源自於我們另一個餐酒館「guyot」的作品。
由於客戶相當喜歡我們設計該餐酒館雪茄室的沉穩風格及大膽配色，且客戶在家的休閒時間主要為創作音樂及品酒，因此在整體空間調性及氛圍的靈感可說是源至於此。

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6. What is the concept behind this project? What factors did you consider when having to decide on the combination of materials or colours used? What type of feelings and emotions did you hope your guests would experience when entering the house?

V: The core concept of our design was based on the client’s preference on colour, daily attire, and a longing for a retro-style home. This influence led our imaginations to a monochrome space, comprised of black and grey interiors, paired with pale green details and dark wooden-toned retro-style furniture. We wanted to create a relaxing and serene environment, where the homeowners could enjoy the simple pleasures in life and create music freely.

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6. 這個項目的主要概念是什麼呢？對於色調或是物料上的配搭，你們有什麼考量嗎？你們希望客人一踏進家𥚃會帶來什麼感覺和情感？

V: 空間主要概念針對客戶對於色調及平日穿搭的喜好相當偏好黑與灰，因此我們對於整體空間的想像就決定以黑與灰為基底。此外，客戶對於復古物件的憧憬，也直接讓我們對於深木紋調的復古傢俱及低飽和的綠色有了主體空間的聯想。期望著客戶回到家中有如渡假般，能盡情享受美好的生活品味，更能放鬆的盡情創作音樂。

7. What are some of the challenges that you encountered during the design and construction process? How did you solve these issues?

V: The space is part of a multi-story residence, where the front and rear space of the building was cut through by stairs and corridors, and the relationship between each space was quite independent. The original planning of the space meant that there were certain restrictions on the use and design of the project, and the division of rooms would be quite mundane. Instead, we relied on the Instead, we relied on the difference and intensity of natural lighting in every space to create captivating designs through colour pairing.

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7. 在創作過程中或是構建空間的過程裏，有遇上任何難題嗎？你們當時是怎樣去應對？

V: 此專案的原有建築規劃屬於複層住宅；且建物的前後空間都被樓梯及廊道所切割，因此格局的關係都是相當獨立的。
這對於空間的使用規劃方面有著一定的限制；且格局的突破勢必有點無趣，所以我們順應著每個空間在採光上的差異，在配色上選擇了有趣的轉換與變化。

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8. You mentioned that most of your projects involve the renovation of old homes. How important do you think such homes are to a city and what are some of the original features that you could preserve from these old builds?​

V: Old homes serve as a record for the style and trend of contemporary architecture in Taiwan, giving designers an additional layer of imagination and elements of nostalgia for the contemporary streetscape. While we’re designing we hope to retain most of the original architectural designs or objects from the home, without affecting the flow of the new design while also considering the performance of such items; including grinding stones and sling stones, metal railings and handrails, pressure stained glass, wooden sloped roofing, old fashioned tiles, and the outline of the original build.

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8. 我們能看到你們有不少老屋翻新的項目，你們認為老屋對城市的意義或定義是什麼嗎？在翻新的過程當中，你們會主要保留老屋裏的什麼元素？

V: 老屋不僅紀錄著當代建築的風格及流行的脈絡，也使我們對於當代的街道景象及空間多了一層想像與懷念。在設計思考的過程中，我們期望在不影響動線及機能考量的同時，適當性的留有具代表性的物件或建築輪廓等元素，例如：磨石子及抿石子、金屬欄杆及扶手、壓花玻璃、木造斜屋頂、老式磁磚、建築輪廓等。

9. Are there any problems with photography that you are constantly reflecting on? 

WS: Photography, for us, is a means of observation. We wanted to use photography to explore various fields, including philosophy, sociology, anthropology, religion, etc.,

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9. 你們有沒有長期思考的攝影難題？或是未來想去突破自己關口的地方？

WS: 攝影是我們觀察世界的一種方式，如何觀察世界是值得思考的。這涉及到許多範疇：哲學，社會學，人類學，佛學，宗教等等。

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10. Do you have any advice for aspiring photographers?  

WS: We are new photographers ourselves, and we should all learn from one another.

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10. 對於新入行的攝影師，你們有什麼寄語嗎？

WS: 我們也是新入行的攝影師，大家相互學習。