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Cloister Residence

Cloister

Cloister is a residential interior design for a family of three generations in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Two separate spaces were combined to correct a narrow original floor plan. Reflective materials such as mirrors and glass are applied to the floors, ceilings and walls, so natural light travels through the common areas. A mirror set beneath the ceiling creates an impression of greater height. A marble television wall divides the common area while keeping the plan open. The existing wood and marble floors were kept to reduce waste.

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Our Place Residence

Our Place

Our Place is a residential interior design for an apartment of 102.4 square meters in Taiwan. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are combined into one open public area, shared by two residents with cats and a dog. The television wall is made of gray marble, and vertical lines in different shades extend the view. Hidden cabinets keep the wall surface continuous, while the hollow base of the cabinets serves as a cat walkway and cools electronic devices. The dining room wall uses natural wood veneer with hidden doors. Large windows bring natural light into the light color palette.

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Vacation Villa  Residence

Vacation Villa

Vacation Villa is a residential interior design located in a valley in Chongqing, China, with a total area of 750 square meters. The basement was rebuilt as a public activity hall facing the best landscape view, and a garden was created on the roof of the basement. A central patio and several light wells bring natural light and fresh air into all interior spaces. Eleven bedroom suites were arranged to offer wide views, daylight and ventilation. A rectangular pavilion in the garden frames the scenery and links the interior with the natural surroundings.

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Balance Residence

Balance

Balance is a residential interior design created for a family of three in Taiwan. The original three-bedroom plan was changed into two bedrooms to enlarge the living room, dining room and kitchen. The television wall is made of marble, while the irregular cabinets beside it use roller blind doors that allow storage and heat release for appliances. The wall facing the television offers display and storage and conceals the bedroom and balcony doors. The dining table is made of thick tiles with low water absorption, so the surface stays easy to clean.

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When Black Meets White Residence

When Black Meets White

When Black Meets White is an interior design project for a residence of about 195 square meters in Taiwan. Black and white form the main color scheme, and delicate lines and metal elements shape the contemporary character of the space. The living room, dining room and kitchen are joined without partitions to enlarge the shared area and support family interaction. Bright orange leather chairs add contrast. A glass display cabinet behind the sofa stores the collection of action figures. The master bedroom adds wood tones for warmth.

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Raw Residence

Raw

Raw is the interior design of a four-story house in Taiwan. The design applies the wabi-sabi idea through simple lines, light colors and a minimum of decoration. Mineral paint with an irregular texture covers the curved walls and the ceiling, while original color wood flooring is laid in staggered and random patterns. Open shelving and hidden cabinets reduce the visual volume of the facades. The first floor holds the living and dining area, and the upper floors hold bedrooms, storage and a study room. Natural light is spread evenly to keep a calm distance between objects.

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Sunny Villa Residence

Sunny Villa

Sunny Villa is a residential interior design for an apartment in Hong Kong. The home covers 2200 square feet on the sixth floor and includes five rooms, a living room and a dining room. An open plan links the living and dining areas to widen the long space. Hidden doors separate the private rooms and keep the interior consistent. Dark brown tones, wood grain, tiles, glass and stone patterns are balanced with beige and light paint. Walls with straight lines guide the eye and mark the rhythm of each area.

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Ode to Everything Residence

Ode to Everything

Ode to Everything is a residential interior design of 99 square meters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Natural elements are brought indoors as a metaphor for life. The residence is located on an upper floor with a view of North Dawu Mountain, so curved forms shape the ceiling and the flooring. Marble, solid wood, quartz tile and iron are combined with earthy colors and pure white tones. An iridescent glass screen defines the entryway and lets light pass through. Sandblasted glass in the dining room depicts hexagrams. The layout allows light, sight and air to move freely.

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Surround Residence

Surround

Surround is a residential interior design for a 114 square meter home in Taichung, Taiwan. The layout differs from standard plans. The living room is placed at the back of the house to ensure sufficient sunlight and privacy. The entrance holds an aerial yoga space with a large wall mirror that reflects daylight and widens the sense of space. The central ceiling beam is rounded at the edges to reduce bulkiness. Tinted glass display shelves add transparency, and a bookshelf wall beside the tall staircase stores books and models.

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Fluid and Form Residence

Fluid and Form

Fluid and Form is a residential interior design for a single-level ground floor home in Taipei City, Taiwan. The layout opens toward a garden view and natural light. Fluidity is the main theme, expressed through a flowing timber grille ceiling that links the public spaces. Dyed solid timber posts, natural masonry tiles and mineral paints are used. A large sliding door separates public and private areas while keeping visual continuity. Circulation is planned for wheelchair users, and a green corridor divides the master bedroom from the children bedrooms.

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Lakeside Mansion Villa Residence

Lakeside Mansion Villa

Lakeside Mansion Villa is a residential interior design in a modern Oriental style. The home covers 800 square meters. Materials include terrazzo, stainless steel, rock slabs and wooden siding, chosen so that changes in texture express a calm Eastern character. In the living room, curved wooden strips line the wall. In-line track lights wash the strips and create irregular patterns of light and shadow that recall a bamboo forest. The design draws on memories of bamboo groves in southern China. The intent is to bring a slow and quiet rhythm to the space.

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Riverview Villa Residence

Riverview Villa

Riverview Villa is the interior design of a four story single family house in Chongqing, China. The house stands with the mountain behind it and faces the Yangtze River. A four dimensional decomposition method shapes flowing public spaces that connect across the floors, and glass walls blur the line between inside and outside. Four bedrooms face the river to keep privacy and comfort. Two light patios bring daylight and air circulation to the rooms near the mountain. A garden lawn and an infinity pool extend the living space toward the river landscape.

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