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Residence

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Reflected Light Residence

Reflected Light

Reflected Light is a residential interior design for a high-rise apartment of about 206 square meters in Taiwan. The unit has windows on three sides, and the layout is planned to guide daylight through the home. Overhead cabinets between the kitchen and balcony were removed and the island was extended so that daylight reaches further inward. Motorized blinds and recessed lights soften strong sun. Coated panels, natural stone and gray laminate flooring create a calm, low-saturation setting. A display wall along the hallway holds the family LEGO models.

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Symphony of Modern Luxury Residence

Symphony of Modern Luxury

Symphony of Modern Luxury is a residential interior design created for urban living. The large primary living area forms the center of the home. Natural light fills the space, which is oriented toward city views. The living area flows into a dining space, where a statement chandelier hangs above the table. Materials include marble, bespoke dark wood joinery and selected textiles, layered to add depth and warmth. Lighting is planned to shape each room, from focal points to soft ambient glows. The design balances generous scale with personal comfort.

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Animitta Residence

Animitta

Animitta is a residential interior design located in Taichung, Taiwan, covering a site area of 248 square meters. Fixed partitions are replaced by a central structural column that acts as the spatial axis and organizes a radial circulation loop. Functions are defined by furniture arrangements, while a rotating art wall allows areas to shift between open and secluded states. Folded metal panels, white finishes and curvilinear solid wood flooring support the sense of flow. Diagonal seismic elements are left exposed as a geometric feature.

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Vessel in Urban Residence

Vessel in Urban

Vessel in Urban is a three-story residence designed for multi-generational family living in a busy downtown district. The building is made of fair-faced concrete and clad with large areas of glass paired with wood. Green landscapes are planted in the courtyard, terrace and balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight and views of the plants into every room. Window placement was planned to protect privacy from nearby houses. Natural wood surfaces are finished with a lacquered shine, following traditional lacquerware craft. The construction area is 770 square meters.

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Pure Serenity Residence

Pure Serenity

Pure Serenity is a residential interior design for a 42 year old split level house in Taichung, Taiwan. Voids are inserted between the levels to create visual continuity and to support interaction among family members. Circular window openings and moon gates refer to Suzhou garden architecture and frame views of nature. A circular patio brings daylight and fresh air into the interior. A book wall links the staircase to a mezzanine playroom. The original steel windows and roof are preserved, and concrete textured paint, terrazzo and reclaimed tiles are used.

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Serenity Residence

Serenity

Serenity is a residential interior design for a 107.7 square meter apartment in Tainan City, Taiwan. Curved ceiling forms wrap a structural beam and mechanical equipment, turning constraints into visual guides. The living, dining, and reading areas are combined in one open plan, so daylight reaches deep into the home. Matte gray-white paint reduces reflection, while an architectural concrete coating on the ceiling adds texture and wood elements add warmth. Storage is concentrated along the television wall in suspended cabinets.

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Belle Epoque Residence

Belle Epoque

Belle Epoque is a duplex residential interior located beside a river in Taiwan. The long and narrow plan is opened with horizontal and vertical openings and mirrored ceilings, which extend the lines of the space and increase the sense of height. Decorative details follow Italian and French architectural influences, and a soft color palette adds artistic elegance. Smart lighting and air conditioning systems are concealed within the linear facades. On the second floor, an open corridor between two bedrooms also serves as an overhead cinema.

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Platinum Refraction Residence

Platinum Refraction

Platinum Refraction is a residential interior design of approximately 327 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home stands along the Keelung River and uses an open layout, so the living room, dining area and kitchen share natural light and river views. A piano screen divides the space while remaining semi permeable, and sliding doors open or close the kitchen. White surfaces with gold accents are combined with stone, titanium plated metal, leather and wood. Curved ceiling frameworks link the foyer, piano area and living room.

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Between Realms Residence

Between Realms

Between Realms is the interior design of a four-story house in a city center. The site covers approximately 254 square meters. The first floor holds the living, dining, kitchen and reading areas, while bedrooms and multipurpose rooms occupy the upper levels. A television is suspended on a metal frame with adjustable aluminum louvers, so the floor-to-ceiling window and the Japanese garden behind it remain visible. Grilles, mirrors and cabinets replace solid walls to define zones. Gray-scale stone, matte metal and marble-pattern slabs let daylight and shadow shape the rooms.

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Home Quartet Residence

Home Quartet

Home Quartet is a duplex residential interior designed for a family of four in Taiwan. The 158.6 square meter home places the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a co-reading area on the first floor, forming one open social space. A round dining table and the adjacent couch invite gatherings, while a rattan hanging chair by the window serves both children and elders. Blue is the main color, set against white walls, large tiles, warm solid wood furniture, and a leather sofa. Tall rear windows bring daylight into the shared areas, and the upper floor holds bedrooms and a study for privacy.

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Orient Original Residence

Orient Original

Orient Original is a residential interior design for a 500 square meter home in Beijing, China. A sunlit underground atrium forms the center of the plan, linking two lower levels and blurring the boundary between above and below ground. The sunken area can serve as a tearoom, a lounge or a cinema. A glass roof, glass brick walls and mirrored panels increase daylight and widen the sense of space. Dark wood veneers meet light timber and natural stone. Custom furniture and storage support daily family life and social gatherings.

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Urban Zen Residence

Urban Zen

Urban Zen is a residential interior design for a home of 115.7 square meters in Taiwan. The project combines modern city living with Japanese Zen aesthetics. A snow-viewing window with adjustable openings controls daylight and framed views. A tatami room offers a quiet place for guests and meditation. Warm wood tones are lighter in the living and dining rooms and darker in the bedrooms. Materials include formaldehyde-free cabinets, calcium silicate panels, solid wood and high-pressure laminate. A pet walkway and a tree are built between the cabinets for the resident cat.

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