Residence

Explore 356 award-winning designs tagged Residence on Lifestyle Design.

Designer: Hsiang Chen Fan Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Whispers of Cats

Whispers of Cats is a residential interior design created for a young couple and their cats. The home has an internal area of 57 square meters. Warm grey tones, oak textures, glass and metalwork were selected to complement the white fur of the cats. A timber storage cabinet in the transition area also serves as a jumping board and a hiding place. Hidden cat doors are set into the television wall, and cat paths link a small cat house along the sofa wall. All cat facilities were sized from studies of cat behavior and ergonomics.

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Designer: Bo Jing Design Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Xi'an Qinhan New City Villa

Xi'an Qinhan New City Villa is a residential interior design for a four-story house. The design concept is the prosperity of the Tang dynasty. The original structure was adjusted to add a mezzanine to the basement. The resulting two-story basement holds leisure and entertainment areas for the family. On the first floor, the dining and living rooms are enclosed by a U-shaped courtyard, forming two separate spaces. The second floor is used for rest, with a master bedroom given a sense of ritual. Traditional elements are abstracted into patterns on screens, handles and metal ornaments.

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Designer: Ryumei Fujiki and Yukiko Sato Design Type: Residence Classification: Architecture

The House for Contemporary Art

This home was designed for an art appreciator and amateur artist who wanted a “house like an art museum”. Planned with careful consideration for air circulation as well as for the harsh, snowy climate of the Japan Sea coast, the structure is composed of white boxes of varying scale that frame spaces like pictures. One of the main concepts is 'Seamless Spatial Composition'. You can circulate through the spaces in this home looking at the owner’s collection of artwork just as if you were passing through galleries in a museum.

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Designer: Chih Hsiu Sung Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Space of Light

Space of Light is a residential interior design with an interior area of 354 square meters. The theme is based on the concept of a gallery, where furniture and an artwork collection create visual extension and continuity. Large areas of white reduce any sense of oppression, while timber flooring unifies the lines of the space. Instead of concealing structural elements, the beam height was altered so that light and shadow extend as clear lines on the walls. Materials include imported timber flooring, Italian tiles, marble and environmentally friendly paint.

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Designer: Wen Yin Chen Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Madam Platinum

Madam Platinum is a residential interior design created for a retired couple in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The home covers about 93 square meters and contains a living room, a dining area, a kitchen, a study, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Safety features are integrated into the interior so that they remain visually discreet. A wall-like partition defines an independent entrance area with storage, and a long bench extends from the dining area for putting on and taking off shoes. Structural columns are softened by lighting strips, chamfers and decorative items.

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Designer: Sung Chih Hsiu Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Beauty of Yinyang

Beauty of Yinyang is a residential interior design of 300 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The design applies the balanced symmetry of Yinyang, a principle of traditional Chinese thought, to a modern home. Symmetrical layouts and linear elements create a sense of order and calm. A circle shapes the dining area, referring to family gatherings around a shared meal. The materials include genuine timber, marble, gold foil and vintage glass window craft. A large water ink painting on paper is mounted on one wall.

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Designer: Pei Chun Chiu Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Golden Black Rhyme

Golden Black Rhyme is a residential interior design for a four-storey home of 212 square meters. The theme comes from an abstract painting in golden and black tones placed above the sofa. Materials, colors and furniture in the space extend from the painting, and its lines create visual balance. The first floor holds the living room and open kitchen, where a steel hanger with openings screens the elevator and continues to the kitchen ceiling to integrate the air outlet and recessed lights. The upper floors are private areas for three generations.

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Designer: 10 POINTS Interior Design Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Stack of Sensation

Stack of Sensation is a residential interior design for a home of about 116 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The layout includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a dressing room, two bathrooms, a storage room and three balconies. The open public area joins the living room, dining room and kitchen to form a spacious and bright plan. Marble, terrazzo, MDF dense board and laminated wooden flooring are combined in an Art Deco style with geometric lines and restrained colors. A simple ceiling design reduces the effect of the low crossbeam.

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Designer: HomeCheer Interior Design Company Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Hush

Hush is a bar interior located in Taipei, Taiwan, covering 135 square meters. At the entrance, antique oil painting lacquered wood and gray glass retain the original appearance of the building. The beams and pillars of the old structure were only lightly modified, revealing the original slabs and bricks. Portuguese cork in three stacked colors forms the main visual wall. A long counter and a rear wine rack with line lights run through the space. The floor tiles are made of recycled wood, and intelligent lighting adjusts brightness and color temperature to reduce energy waste.

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Designer: DECO Design Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

The Gatherings

The Gatherings is a residential interior design for a three-generation family of eight in Hsinchu city, Taiwan. The home covers about 198 square meters and includes an entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. The layout and circulation follow traditional Chinese Feng Shui principles and the daily habits of each family member. Marble, wooden metal, imported Italian metal sheets and titanium-plated metal shape the shared areas. Hidden doors and smart devices in the main rooms improve function and reduce energy waste.

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Designer: Yan Ru Chen Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Pithy Pure

Pithy Pure is a residential interior design for a young couple and their children in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The home follows a calm Japanese style, using wood veneer, lacquered glass, color paint and wooden floors. An open plan links the dining room, living room and study room. The entrance holds a long row of cabinets for shoes, display and storage. Environmentally friendly and non-toxic cabinets support a safe environment for children. A quiet space for daily rituals is included, reflecting the family faith.

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Designer: Yueh Ju Tsai Design Type: Residence Classification: Interior

Life Savoring

Life Savoring is a residential interior design for an apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. The interior covers about 119 square meters and includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Black, white and wood tones form the main palette. Display cabinets are avoided to reduce visual weight and to keep a simple spatial order. The layout is barrier-free, and handrails are placed in each space. Space is also kept for the later installation of safety facilities, so the home suits the occupants during retirement.

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