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Residence of Chen Residential

Residence of Chen

Residence of Chen is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. The original layout of four rooms and two halls was opened by removing partitions, creating a more spacious plan. The living room, dining room and kitchen are integrated, and the kitchen workbench faces the living room, so a parent can interact with the child while cooking. The sofa and dining table are placed on opposite sides, leaving open circulation in the middle. Cement gray tones are combined with wood, textured wallpaper and a pandomo floor. Low furniture lets daylight enter the rooms.

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Hilltop House Residential

Hilltop House

Hilltop House is a residential interior design for a single family home of 1300 square meters. The house stands on a mountain top, above a large wetland park. Three generations live in the home, so the colours, forms and functions of each area were planned for ages from under one year to over eighty years. The exterior walls facing the mountain were replaced with large glass panels on every floor. A 60 meter corridor with floor to ceiling glass surrounds the lower level. Chinese cultural elements, such as curved lines and bamboo shapes, guide the decoration.

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Al Azra Home Residential

Al Azra Home

Al Azra Home is a single storey residential building in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The house was designed as a quiet retreat for a retired lady, on the plot where her family home once stood. Two bedrooms, an office, an open plan living and dining area, a semi open kitchen with a breakfast island and a maid's room are arranged around an inner courtyard. Stone cladding with a ventilation gap and triple glazing reduce heat, dust and noise. Porcelain floors are set on one level for easy movement. Native trees and plants provide privacy and a sense of calm.

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Weilaiyue Residential

Weilaiyue

Weilaiyue is a residential interior design that combines Italian luxury with modernism. The living room uses blue as its main color theme, with references to Renaissance architecture that suggest a contemporary and romantic way of life. The dining area applies different shades and materials to create an atmosphere that is both classic and modern. The parents' room is based on caramel, beige and gray tones of varying brightness, forming a calm and lasting color system. Stone, cloth, marble, metal and wood are used throughout the home.

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Profoundness of Structures Residential

Profoundness of Structures

Profoundness of Structures is a five-floor residence and art exhibition space in Tainan, Taiwan. Architectural grilles bring daylight and fresh air into the house and help control the indoor temperature. The grilles reduce the heat absorbed by concrete structures in the subtropical climate and save energy. Fair-faced concrete, steel, wood and track lighting form a minimal interior that highlights the paintings on the walls. Grass pavers at the entrance improve the water retention of the soil. A fish pond and a corridor of terrazzo and cobblestones create a natural setting.

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Inheritance Residential

Inheritance

Inheritance is a residential interior design located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The layout places the living room, dining room and kitchen on one axis, so the open public area supports family interaction. A cross element on the television wall reflects the beliefs of the owner and is formed from champagne metal plate with a refractive texture. Long metal plates set into the living room ceiling refract light to suggest water ripples. Milk tea colours and simple line boards unify the rooms. The three bedrooms avoid right angles and include ample storage and large windows.

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Ocean Current Residential

Ocean Current

Ocean Current is a residential interior design created as a holiday home in Taipei, Taiwan. The space is based on a contrast of black and white, combined with wood, stone and iron. Wooden floors with different grain textures divide the dining and living areas, while marble forms tabletops and furniture details. Black iron pieces on the wall surfaces add an industrial balance. Arc shapes appear in the ceiling, cabinets and edge trims, and a curved beam varies the height of the living room. A small area with curved wooden louvers serves for reading and work.

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Another Me Residential

Another Me

Another Me is a residential interior design for a home in Chongqing, China. The layout is arranged as one bedroom and one large living area, so the interior stays open and spacious. The scheme was developed after a survey of the owners' living needs and preferred styles, followed by several discussions that shaped the final plan before construction. The open space lets the owners display their favorite items throughout the home. The intent is to make the house a means of personal expression, rather than only a place to live.

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Living in Mist Residential

Living in Mist

Living in Mist is a residential interior design for a 330 square meter home in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The building stands between mountain and sea, so mist often enters the rooms. The layout introduces the surrounding landscape through the windows. White is the main color, combined with natural stone, wood and metal elements. A wooden corridor leads to an open public area. Japanese cypress on the ceiling and grey stone flooring define the two bathrooms. Low formaldehyde materials and a dehumidifier support a healthy home.

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Lexington Hill Sai Ying Pun Residential

Lexington Hill Sai Ying Pun

Lexington Hill Sai Ying Pun is a residential interior design for an apartment in Hong Kong. The floor plan measures just under 800 square feet, so the scheme was arranged to increase the sense of spaciousness. A darker color palette was requested by the owners and adapted to keep the rooms from feeling crowded. The rectangular living and dining area is finished largely in shades of gray and dark wood. Furniture placement divides the space into two clear zones. A large gray sofa and a wooden television console define the lounge, while white floor-to-ceiling storage marks the dining area.

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Soleil 88 Phnom Penh Residential

Soleil 88 Phnom Penh

Soleil 88 Phnom Penh is a residential development of 88 row houses in Cambodia. Row houses are common in Phnom Penh, where large groups of similar units are hard to tell apart. The project keeps the existing structure and reworks a facade zone of 1.5 metres. Staggered balconies are recessed at different levels, creating buffer zones between neighbouring houses. The mix of solid and void allows light and shadow to change across the elevation. Each house becomes distinguishable, connected to the others yet separate.

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Light and Shadow Residential

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow is a two-story residential interior design with an approximate floor area of 562 square meters. The open plan keeps views and daylight flowing through the home. Multiple arch doors define the main areas and create layered frames that focus attention. Curved staircases, a tall entrance, simple line board elements and a fireplace-shaped television wall express a warm American style. Windows in every corner link the indoor living areas with the grassland outside. Wood veneer, tiles, stone finish and wood flooring are used.

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