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Inkwell Residence

Inkwell

Inkwell is a residential interior design for an apartment of approximately 82.6 square meters in Taiwan. Slab tiles with stone texture recall ink-play painting, and the same texture continues across the television wall, cabinets, floor and kitchen island. Matte suede paint and glossy black glass add depth and keep the dark tones from feeling heavy. Wood grain warms the private rooms. One guest room was converted into an open study with display cabinets to improve openness and daylight. Curved surfaces blend the ceiling into the walls and soften the large structural volumes.

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Ink Shade Residence

Ink Shade

Ink Shade is a residential interior design for an apartment in Taiwan with an interior area of about 99.1 square meters. The home has a foyer, living room, dining room, open study, kitchen, master bedroom, guest bedroom and bathroom. One partition wall was removed to link the living room, dining room and study, so daylight reaches deeper into the plan. Color divides the layout: the social area is dark, while the private area is light. Materials include slab tiles, stone veneer, wood grilles and laminate flooring. A glass partition keeps cooking fumes out of the social area.

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Xerolithi Residence

Xerolithi

A house that blends in its natural environment. Steep rough slopes, scattered thorny bushes, along with short stone retaining walls, locally called xerolithies created a long time ago for land cultivation purposes. The main facades of the house are formed as xerolithies. These walls that have a lightness like ribbons in the air and seem to be moving gently closer and away of the slope and independently from one another, forming living spaces in between them. The roof covered with dirt and vegetation imitates the natural landscape, making the house almost invisible.

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Meridiana Residence

Meridiana

Meridiana is a duplex residential interior design covering 185.1 square meters. The layout separates social areas downstairs from private areas upstairs. Curved walkways guide movement and change the position of people in relation to daylight. Reflective materials at the ends of the walkways extend the reach of light. The walls carry grooves of 5 and 7 centimeters, along with sponged and scraped textures, so light and shadow form clear lines. Materials include marble, glass and metal. The intent is to spread limited natural light through the whole home.

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Anywhere Door Residence

Anywhere Door

Anywhere Door is a residential interior design for a new apartment of 71 square meters with three rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. The scheme uses a grayscale palette of black, white and gray, softened by curves. Arches mark the transition between areas and divide the plan according to daily activities. Materials include plaster, artistic paint, gray mirrors, tile, wood veneer, pegboards and terrazzo. Black tile and black wood veneer serve as visual accents. The open social area is planned for comfort and daylight.

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In Generations Residence

In Generations

In Generations is a residential interior design created for an extended family in Taiwan. The home covers 301 square meters and joins two units on the same floor. The living room and dining room are merged to enlarge the shared social area. The marble floor of the foyer shows circles, peonies, fish and algae. The walls carry gilt patterns that recall Chinese window lattices, and the same motif continues in the wood lines of the ceiling and in the round walnut dining table. Black lines and titanium plating trace the edges of the space.

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Sky Jade Residence

Sky Jade

Sky Jade is a 24-story residential building in Taichung City, Taiwan. The design prioritizes green space instead of maximizing building coverage, and greenery is shown on the facade. A glass curtain wall inclined at 7 degrees gives a faceted appearance similar to a cut gemstone, so each facade looks different as sunlight and weather change. A sky garden is placed every three floors. Digital parametric modelling was used to simulate climate, daylight, energy use and structure, supporting a low-carbon design that suits the natural setting.

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Ink Realm Residence

Ink Realm

Ink Realm is a residential interior design for a 145 square meter apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. The home is planned for long-term living after retirement, so functionality and durability are emphasized. Natural materials such as charcoal and diatomaceous earth help to balance indoor temperature and humidity and to purify the air. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the surrounding greenery inside, and a semi-translucent book wall keeps the living room and the study area bright. A smart home system controls temperature, lighting, curtains and security by mobile phone.

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Childlike Vividness Residence

Childlike Vividness

Childlike Vividness is a residential interior design for an apartment shared by a family of four. The home covers 128.9 square meters and contains four rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. Fitness equipment is placed beside the windows and finished in bright colors, so exercise is not limited to one area. Recessed wall lighting creates a starry effect, and a cabinet shaped like a house marks the entrance. Pure white is combined with blue, pink and purple, and large storage areas hold sports gear and clothing.

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Mountain Impression Residence

Mountain Impression

Mountain Impression is a residential interior design for a five-story single-family house in Taiwan. The house has a total area of 257.8 square meters and includes four bedrooms, a living room and a dining room. Curves on the walls and ceilings soften sharp angles and guide movement between the areas. The public area uses light gray tones with rough mineral paint, while the private area uses warm wood tones. Irregularly curved cabinets provide storage and integrate a cat tree and a cat aisle. Sliding doors mark the boundaries and save space.

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Exclusive Privilege Residence

Exclusive Privilege

Exclusive Privilege is a residential interior design for a model house in Taiwan, completed in 2020. The total interior area is approximately 115.7 square meters and includes a foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms and a study room. The living room, dining room and study are arranged as a club-like public area for dining and business meetings at home. Marble, grilles, trims and imported tiles form a classical base. Minimalist linear lights on the ceiling add a modern character. Concealed cabinets provide storage in the narrow bedrooms.

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White Curve  Residence

White Curve

White Curve is a residence interior designed for a couple and a child. The home covers 85 square meters. The ceiling is composed of criss-crossing curves, which reduce the sense of confinement in a small residence. Earth tones create a warm and flowing atmosphere, with light wood tones combined with brown and light orange accents on a white background. The beam between the living room and the dining room is covered with wood matching a cabinet. The entrance uses grey patterned tiles and a full length mirror to widen the space.

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