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Awakening of Insects Residence

Awakening of Insects

Awakening of Insects is a private residence designed in Shenzhen, China. The home has a gross floor area of 150 square meters and is arranged on two levels. Light-permeable materials, informed by traditional latticework, let natural light reach deep into the interior. A post-installed floor slab and a reconfigured staircase support smoother vertical circulation while preserving ceiling height. Furniture dimensions, staircase details and decorative patterns are custom made. The scheme combines Eastern spatial hierarchy with Western structural principles.

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Feathers of Love and Peace Residence

Feathers of Love and Peace

Feathers of Love and Peace is the interior design of the communal spaces of a residential building in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The design refers to the work of Pablo Picasso and to the themes of love and peace. The main staircase in the lobby uses geometric forms shaped by hollowing, cutting, stacking and reorganizing to suggest a dove with open wings. A reception area, a lounge and a children playroom follow. The gym has floor to ceiling windows facing green landscapes. Renewable wood panels, natural stone and low carbon cement are used.

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Tranquil Mist Residence

Tranquil Mist

Tranquil Mist is a residential interior design for a 92.5 square meter apartment in Taiwan, created for a retired couple. Curves are integrated into the walls and ceilings in balanced proportions. Plaster lamps follow the ceiling curves and create a seamless visual flow. Recessed lighting adds brightness and reduces visible boundaries. The original four-room layout was reorganized, and closets form a loop circulation with two master bedrooms that can be opened or separated as needed. Low saturation blue, gray and white create a calm and restful setting.

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Digi Wave Residence

Digi Wave

Digi Wave is a residential interior design for a 320 square meter home in Taiwan. The theme is the ocean tidal wave. Arc lines and wave elements appear in the colors, circulation, storage and material details. The dining area was moved to the French window to gain a full sea view. The former central dining area became a DJ console inspired by a harbor and a ship, with lights that change with the music. The entryway uses arc shaped plated titanium panels to hide beams and columns. Dark wood veneer, marble and indigo cloth complete the interior.

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Double Bass 23 Residence

Double Bass 23

Double Bass 23 is a residential interior design for a family of four in Taiwan. The apartment covers 403.3 square meters and includes four bedrooms, a living room and a dining room. Travertine, oak, steel and leather are used in their natural state, with neutral colors throughout. Stone forms the entrance, fireplace and dining room surfaces, steel plates serve as shelves and bookshelves, and oak and leather add warmth. The open public area sits at the center, with private rooms on both sides. The layout follows the wind direction, sunlight and the long shape of the apartment.

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Lockdown Shelter Residence

Lockdown Shelter

Lockdown Shelter is a residential interior design set in a high-rise apartment halfway up a mountain in Taiwan. A circular walkway replaces interior partitions, drawing daylight inside and allowing indoor exercise such as yoga and fitness. Glass sliding doors admit light while keeping the private area separate. The open dining room and kitchen include a bar area and a custom cypress table. Materials include architectural concrete, wood flooring, cypress, quartz tiles and marble. Decorative trims are reduced so the natural materials and neutral colors remain visible.

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For Two Residence

For Two

For Two is a residential interior design created for two people in Taiwan. The plan removes the traditional living room and the enclosed partitions. The dressing room and the kitchen island act as two centers, and the layout follows two concentric circles that form a circular route between the kitchen, the audio-visual room, the study and the master bedroom. Glass partitions and floor-to-ceiling windows draw light inside and frame the greenery outside. Sliding doors keep privacy, and track lighting under the beams reduces the visual weight of the structure.

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Pristine Elegance Residence

Pristine Elegance

Pristine Elegance is a residential interior design for a new apartment of 264.4 square meters in Taiwan. The plan holds two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bar area. One partition was removed to widen the public area, and the former dining area became a second bedroom. A raised floor and indirect lighting mark the bar, which includes a large countertop, a custom wine cabinet, and a small sink. Gray, white, and wood tones are combined with gray mirrors and light strips. A hidden door separates the public and private zones.

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Magnificence Residence

Magnificence

Magnificence is a residential interior design covering 234 square meters. The original four-bedroom layout was changed to three bedrooms, so the master bedroom became larger. Stone, dark wood grain, beige wallpaper and titanium plated strips give each area a different character. Two stone panels form the entryway screen, and a round ceiling softens the entrance. The master bedroom follows an L-shaped route from the sleeping area to the dressing table and the changing room. The floors are laid in cross-nail and herringbone patterns.

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Gorgeous Tranquility Residence

Gorgeous Tranquility

Gorgeous Tranquility is a residential interior design created for a family of four in Taiwan. The home covers 231.4 square meters and holds four rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. Marble in the foyer and on the television wall stays visible from the whole public area. An open plan joins the living room, dining room and kitchen, while ceiling frames mark each zone. Neutral colors, solid wood, titanium plated metal and black mirrors form a calm and understated look. A sliding door allows the study room to open to the public area or remain private.

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Life Live Residence

Life Live

Life Live is a residential interior design for a pre-owned apartment in Taiwan. The home covers 102.4 square meters on the sixteenth floor and contains three plus one rooms, a living room and a dining room. Open cabinets, grilles and varied ceiling heights create depth and keep the natural light of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Grey tones and wood grain form a mix of Japanese and modern styles. Storage cabinets are placed in every area for the family. The original flooring was polished to reduce the use of new materials.

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Summer Afternoon Residence

Summer Afternoon

Summer Afternoon is an apartment interior design completed in Taiwan. The residence covers 92.5 square meters, with the public area on the ground floor and the private area on the second floor. The living and dining rooms are left without partitions to keep the layout open. Wooden sliding doors and folding windows separate the kitchen, hold back fumes and let daylight pass through. Grey paint, wood veneers, architectural concrete and textured glass form a calm and rustic setting. A light green bedside wall brightens the master bedroom.

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