How to Get Close to Floor.

1) The Condition & Analysis of the Objects of Living Culture Study & Design.
Background Along with the extension of social activities, living space is becoming an area where social activities take place, beyond the basic concept that it should provide convenience and comfort. As more functions are required while the space is limited, it is becoming more and more saturated. In addition, the introduction of digital culture has created a more complex and plural life pattern. The meaning as a space has been already replaced with the diversity combining several cultures.

Problem The living space of today tends to emphasize individualism, rather than family bonds. Since weight is given to one element to accentuate it, residents are forced to adapt themselves to circumstances. The fact that residents should adapt themselves to circumstances generated by the space which does not satisfy individual taste is just like molding something. They may lose motivation and get confused. What is needed to overcome the lack of harmony is to create tension to support relation and to pursue correlated links.

Solution It is required to analyze individual wishes of the family members and reach an agreement as to the factors common to everybody. Continuous changes should be made to carry out various functions simultaneously. The space must be vital which contains active energy and forms uncertain entropy.

2) Design Concept
The New Interpretation of 'Floor' Floor means "the flat and horizontal surface of a structure" and "the lower or supporting surface of a structure." Dictionary definitions like these set limits to our thought. The purpose of this project is to overcome such limits and the uncertainty of words and to advance to its new concept.

The point is to consider floor as the mediator of all the elements. It is to include related concepts or regard them in the same light with floor and make sure the included concepts function properly. It also means not concentrating on the size or number of space and applying a holistic view, instead. Interpret floor in a various view points. Possibility hidden in the surfaces except contacting one should be exploited. Consideration should be given to make sure that family spend time together and talk to each other at home. For this, gravity should be overcome and dynamic energy provided. It is required that the number of floors is increased and appropriate value for each of them is created. The meaning of floor should be extended to that of integrating spaces.

3) Suggestion Details
Divide space into 6 types or subdivide into 9 types. Each of them is connected with each other through living room. Private spaces (child's bedroom & parents' bedroom) have a common space, a connecting space and a contacting space and have the nature of openness and privacy at the same time. The space of multi-meanings has multi-functions and seeks variety while the common spaces (living room, kitchen, balcony and bathroom) guarantee easy access by family members. Create 4 different floor altitudes, which can be increased when furnishing is provided. It is suggested not to make the space boring by ensuring a variety of lines of vision for a broad range of view and creating cubic effect. Various altitudes form the frame for furniture and develop more options in furnishing. They also meet customer needs and tastes as well as help companies make profit by designing a wide variety of floorings.

① Living + Kitchen + Balcony
a) Revolving floor.
b) Abundant natural light in a common space.
c) Integration of floor and dining table.

② Child's Room
a) Creation of a space of dual meaning.
b) Utilization of living room and floor surface
c) Control of moving light.
d) Moving Wall :
Since it does not have abundant natural light, child's room should have openness.

③ Parents' Room
a) Use of stairs as a chest of drawers.
b) Integration of desk and floor.
c) Formation of cubic effect by unifying its altitude with that of outside floor.

④ Bathroom
a) Bathtub installed lower than floor.
b) b) Emphasis given to relaxation.

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