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Dan Mo Residence

Dan Mo

Dan Mo is a retirement residence completed in February 2020 in Taichung, covering 440 square meters. The lotus flower inspired the design, and the architectural elements portray the parallel pattern seen on lotus petals. Mortar is applied to the surfaces with a special technique that makes the material tougher, denser and resistant to wind and rain. Apart from external tile cladding used to channel water, no further surface treatment is applied, which reduces material consumption. A circular path on the first floor links the function spaces and supports family interaction.

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Awakening of Insects Residence

Awakening of Insects

Awakening of Insects is a private residence designed in Shenzhen, China. The home has a gross floor area of 150 square meters and is arranged on two levels. Light-permeable materials, informed by traditional latticework, let natural light reach deep into the interior. A post-installed floor slab and a reconfigured staircase support smoother vertical circulation while preserving ceiling height. Furniture dimensions, staircase details and decorative patterns are custom made. The scheme combines Eastern spatial hierarchy with Western structural principles.

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For Angel Cupid Residence

For Angel Cupid

For Angel Cupid is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan for a young married couple. The home covers about 132.2 square meters and includes an entryway, living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a computer room and two bathrooms. Light lacquer finishes replace the former dark walnut tones to increase brightness. Rounded edges and curved lines soften the layout. Glass partitions and line-based divisions separate the social area from the private area. A voice-controlled system with smart lighting supports daily comfort.

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Spiritual Casa Residence

Spiritual Casa

Spiritual Casa is a residential interior design for a four-story house of 146 square meters in the countryside of Yilan, Taiwan. The design combines Chinese and Spanish traditions. Triangular wooden beams, Spanish tiles and a kitchen island recall Spanish country architecture. Screens, flowering crabapple motifs and antique coin patterns refer to Asian customs. Hand-woven rattan furniture is made by local artisans with mortise and tenon joints. Grey and milk-tea earth tones create a neutral background, and central islands and cabinets keep the circulation open.

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Hotel Home Residence

Hotel Home

Hotel Home is a residential interior design for a 290 square meter apartment in Kaohsiung. The home was created for a couple and their two sons, who wanted the calm elegance of a hotel without the use of marble. Dark brown glass, wood veneer, stretch fabric, wallpaper, iron pieces and titanium plated metal form the main surfaces. An arched ceiling raises the sense of height and conceals a prominent beam in the dining area, and a change in ceiling level hides the suspended air conditioner. Detachable arched shelves in the game room can later serve as general storage.

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Summer Afternoon Residence

Summer Afternoon

Summer Afternoon is an apartment interior design completed in Taiwan. The residence covers 92.5 square meters, with the public area on the ground floor and the private area on the second floor. The living and dining rooms are left without partitions to keep the layout open. Wooden sliding doors and folding windows separate the kitchen, hold back fumes and let daylight pass through. Grey paint, wood veneers, architectural concrete and textured glass form a calm and rustic setting. A light green bedside wall brightens the master bedroom.

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Leafing Page Residence

Leafing Page

Leafing Page is a residential interior design created for a family of three generations. The apartment covers 115.7 square meters and holds three plus one rooms, a living room and a dining room. The original four-room plan was cramped, so the study partition was removed and joined to the public area. Storage cabinets are shaped like large books, and glass sliding doors let daylight pass through. Materials include solid wood veneer, glass, marble slate and ceramic board. Earth tones define the public area, while shades of green mark the private rooms.

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Gorgeous Tranquility Residence

Gorgeous Tranquility

Gorgeous Tranquility is a residential interior design created for a family of four in Taiwan. The home covers 231.4 square meters and holds four rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. Marble in the foyer and on the television wall stays visible from the whole public area. An open plan joins the living room, dining room and kitchen, while ceiling frames mark each zone. Neutral colors, solid wood, titanium plated metal and black mirrors form a calm and understated look. A sliding door allows the study room to open to the public area or remain private.

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Magnificence Residence

Magnificence

Magnificence is a residential interior design covering 234 square meters. The original four-bedroom layout was changed to three bedrooms, so the master bedroom became larger. Stone, dark wood grain, beige wallpaper and titanium plated strips give each area a different character. Two stone panels form the entryway screen, and a round ceiling softens the entrance. The master bedroom follows an L-shaped route from the sleeping area to the dressing table and the changing room. The floors are laid in cross-nail and herringbone patterns.

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Life Live Residence

Life Live

Life Live is a residential interior design for a pre-owned apartment in Taiwan. The home covers 102.4 square meters on the sixteenth floor and contains three plus one rooms, a living room and a dining room. Open cabinets, grilles and varied ceiling heights create depth and keep the natural light of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Grey tones and wood grain form a mix of Japanese and modern styles. Storage cabinets are placed in every area for the family. The original flooring was polished to reduce the use of new materials.

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Happy Family Bonding Residence

Happy Family Bonding

The Family Bonding is a residential interior design located halfway up a mountain in Chiayi City, Taiwan. The home covers about 396.6 square meters and serves as a retirement residence and a guest house. Black, white, gray and brown tones are combined with stone and wood textures. A curved ceiling rises from the entrance toward the living and dining area to open the view. Flowing marble floor tiles, a dark stone wall with a fireplace, a hidden pull-out cabinet and a kitchen island joined with a fish tank complete the plan.

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Wave Rhythm Residence

Wave Rhythm

Wave Rhythm is a residential interior design for an apartment of 132.2 square meters in Taiwan. The home holds three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room and three bathrooms. Water is the guiding theme, expressed through rippled wall surfaces, curved cabinetry and smooth lines that lead through the rooms. Materials include artistic coating, wood veneers, wood flooring, stone, ironwork, mineral paint and blue velvet carpets. A light color scheme and enlarged floor-to-ceiling windows increase daylight, while a curved platform with linear lighting below adds warmth.

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