ECRU Studio units rustic warmth and a European design sensibility in the beautiful CC Residence. Established by former antique dealer Jin Chen, it’s no surprise that all of ECRU Studio’s projects spotlight iconic Italian and French mid-century furniture. The studio’s most recent project – the redesign of a three-story ground floor apartment for a family of four – explores the deliberate tension between old and new through soft tones and tactile materials.
The CC Residence is just that; albeit in the heart of a bustling metropolis, the apartment features a garden, expansive full-height windows, and 3.6 meter high ceilings – all a rarity in Taipei City. The apartment is filled with eclectic furniture, artwork, sculptures, and lighting, the design framework of the home is effortless; Dinesen oak floors, polished plaster walls, and timber ceiling beams.
A subtle design element distinguishes each room from the next on the first floor; antique limestone flooring in the kitchen shifts to oak in the dining space, and a glossy black-painted frame establishes the transition from the dining room into the lounge. CC Residence by ECRU Studio is an atypical family home with an all-encompassing sense of character and history.