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Beside Sacred Tree House

Beside Sacred Tree

Beside Sacred Tree is a house in Caotun, Taiwan, rebuilt from a former farmhouse. The house stands behind the Qigu sacred tree, a camphor tree that is 1600 years old. The building occupies only a quarter of the land, and the remaining area is kept green to protect the environment. The design borrows the surrounding scenery, a strategy often used in Chinese gardens. The form is simple and white, with large openings that frame different views. Wood furniture, white walls and warm floors connect the interior with the garden. Trees and sunlight cast soft shadows on the white walls.

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Reunion Residential Apartment

Reunion

Reunion is a residential apartment interior designed for gathering and social interaction. The layout is open, and unneeded partitions were removed to form one public zone that holds a dining kitchen, an audio-visual room and a multifunctional yoga room. A kitchen island joined with a table forms the core for dining and conversation. A layered ceiling reduces the visual effect of low crossbeams, while storage, bathroom and cooking areas are placed behind walls. White surfaces, timber and stone create a calm and warm setting. A dark glass sliding door can be opened or closed as a partition.

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HY Blocks Office

HY Blocks

Block is an office interior design covering 41 square meters. The office was created for a human resources advisory and training firm that needed a space for team meetings and training events. Low ceilings and a small area were the main challenges. Cabinetry is arranged as a series of floating functional blocks set along a gallery-like wall, following principles of the Prairie School style. The blocks hold functions such as food service and printing. The entry foyer serves as reception, huddle space, training room and cocktail area. Light oak, copper and Calacatta marble are used.

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Silk Eclipse Commercial Space

Silk Eclipse

Silk Eclipse is a retail interior design for a material selection showroom in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The floor area is approximately 118 square meters and includes a welcome area, a working area and an employee lounge. Marble, herringbone parquet, oak wood, LED lighting, FRP and 3D paint are used. Crystal pieces with diamond cut faces decorate the black and white counter. The entrance was moved to a diagonal position with a ramp because the site sits at a triangular intersection. The layout, ceiling and lighting widen the view for a comfortable shopping experience.

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Peace of Mind from the Distant Vision Living Space

Peace of Mind from the Distant Vision

A couple who retired after a busy life overseas, choose to return to hometown in Taiwan. The natural environment outside the window is excellent. It is next to the river and overlooks the line of Guanyin Mountain. The indoor space is reduced to simplicity. The natural environment presents the main axis of design. The indoor space is reduced from complexity to simplicity, presenting the main axis of the design with the natural environment.

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Hill Paramount House

Hill Paramount

Hill Paramount is a four-storey garden villa in Hong Kong, designed as a home for a family of four. The interior of about 500 square metres combines a classic elegant style with modern details. Marble, velvet, metal elements and wood textures are used with a simple colour palette to give a timeless sense of elegance. The dining room is defined by simple metal trim and a marble wall. The living room is sunlit and uses a similar palette to create harmony. The rooftop terrace includes a jacuzzi for relaxation.

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Dawn Residential Space

Dawn

Dawn is a residential interior design for a 105 square meter home in Taichung, Taiwan, completed in January 2021. The scheme moves away from the minimal Nordic palette and uses soft, gracious colors with carefully selected decorations. Green coating materials are applied instead of traditional marble walls, a choice that is more environmentally friendly and allows colors to be changed easily. A low girder is treated as a feature that links the dining and living areas. Natural ventilation and daylight are brought into the space for comfort.

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Moon River Commerce Villa

Moon River Commerce

Moon River Commerce is the interior design of a commercial villa in Shaoguan, Guangdong. The space of 120 square meters serves both business meetings and residential use. The living room combines steady wood brown tones with soft rice white for a calm and warm effect. A patio brings daylight into the interior. Leather furniture is paired with solid stone, bright metal and detailed ornaments, while fine metal chandeliers light the rooms. The dining area and the western kitchen share an open layout that creates a continuous and transparent experience.

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Sunrise Residential Space

Sunrise

Sunrise is a residential interior design for a 50-year-old house of 82.7 square meters. The exterior is refreshed with white iron sheets to suit the humid local climate and to limit building waste. Red culture stone, iron pieces, iron netting, wood-patterned bricks and architectural concrete create an industrial style. Wood-patterned brick flooring replaces wood tiles on the first floor to resist humidity. A light steel ceiling extends from the public space to the master bedroom. Curved walls remove sharp corners, and a pet-friendly area is placed on the second floor.

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W Plus Hair Salon

W Plus

W Plus is a hair salon located in a residential alley in the east district of Taipei, Taiwan. The interior is arranged in three progressive layers, based on a laboratory garden concept. A floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall opens the salon to the outside, while a concrete platform at the entrance holds an indoor green garden. A cement screen filled with round holes divides the rooms and keeps the view open. Grey flooring, a stainless steel work surface and recycled materials give the 196 square meter space a cool tone. The space also suits exhibitions, lectures and events.

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La Place by Centred Exhibition Cafe and Office Space

La Place by Centred

La Place by Centred is a multifunctional cafe, exhibition and office space in Taipei. The original interior was narrow and long, with exposed pipes on the walls and ceiling. Partitions divide the space into front, middle and rear areas, and a wood grain axis runs through the whole layout. The walls are finished with a hand-brushed latte gradient paint, matched to the lighting and the veneer colors. The floor of the coffee area uses a white diamond coating that is waterproof, anti-slip and crack resistant. The total area is 132 square meters.

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Home as Retreats Residential House

Home as Retreats

This house is not only for the owner's temporary stay in a city but also a home to get a good rest for a heavy hitter during a busy trip. At the same time, it is also designed as a guest house for distinguished guests. How to define a guest house of the tycoon in this case? And what could be left after a banquet or a party? Good design should look back to people’s inner needs and make them satisfied. In this case, a guest house that offers a great experience on the owner’s journey. To see is to believe. The photos say themselves.

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