ARTIFACTS Breeze center
Project ARTIFACTS 微風廣場
Year 2014
Location Taipei
The store’s design draws upon inspiration from early 20th century museums and theaters, and stained glass of Renaissance churches; the designer, Michelle Wei, brings traditional elements along with modern design and technique into a contemporary space. MW Design has incorporated sunset themes from the entrance to the rear of the store, progressing from yellow to orange to red then purple bringing a full spectrum of color to the eye.
如何用現代光影折射的手法，讓傳統元素穿越到現代？涵石設計用創新的設計理念，讓黃、橘、紅、紫的玻璃順序從入口延續到空間內最深處，折射夾膜玻璃的光影伴隨夕陽色系為主軸，從店門入口一眼望入，如同華燈初上，這個迷人的現代空間上演了傳統圖騰、劇場和博物館概念。
Entering the store, one is struck by levels and colors of glass, which creates a flowing depth and allows for a tremendous use of retail space. Starting from the entrance that is inspired by the stained glass of Renaissance churches, with five layers of transparent glass and different patterns sandblasted on each layer to create a 3D effect.
玻璃門面的圖騰靈感來自於西方俱有歷史的教堂大門，利用現代技術將傳統圖騰分解並噴砂至五層玻璃，視覺上呈現3D立體效果活化厚重的歷史積澱。
The hexagon shape window and the transparent glass tables in the middle of the store are on museum-inspired display. The glass tables are designed at different heights so the products seem overlapping, creating an interesting visual effect. The floor to ceiling glass shelves on the sides are also made with glasses that reflect the colors of the sunset.
店中的六角櫥窗和有高有低的透明玻璃中島陳列著各式各樣的藝品，有如博物館裡的珍貴收藏。玻璃中島刻意採用折射夾膜玻璃，藝品有如穿梭在空中呈現幻影。兩側玻璃櫃則運用夕陽色系夾膜玻璃以表達超現實空間。
Walking towards the VIP area at the end of the store it seems as one is entering a theater, with red velvet curtains at the corners and red armchairs and carpet in the middle. MW Design creates a dramatic effect in this area by designing the wall-mounted TVs in the shape of diamonds cut with stainless steel in a mirrored finish, with a video playing on the screens creating a kaleidoscope of reflections. The custom-made agate lamps on the ceiling and the agate coat hooks designed by MW add a striking luxuriousness to the overall feel of the store.
往店的最深處走則進入了彷彿劇場般的VIP休息區。深紅色絨布簾的陪襯、舒適的紅色六角沙發、寶石般的瑪瑙燈以及鑽石切割的鏡面不鏽鋼電視牆所帶來的視覺效果讓客人有如身在奇幻世界之中，享受與以往不同的購物經驗。
