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Ode of Dance Residence

Ode of Dance

Ode of Dance is a residential interior design for an 85.9 square meter apartment in Taiwan. The home contains three rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. A movable wall and sliding doors form a flexible social area, so the family can rest apart from the daily routines of others. Trims, curves and tiles express a French style in a minimalist manner. Milky brown and beige unify materials such as Spanish tiles, herringbone wood flooring and solid wood louvers. Acoustic foam lines the walls for sound insulation.

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Zero Gravity Residence

Zero Gravity

The villa creates an internal space where a person is given a special freedom of move and spatial experience. All the connections are short; there are no unnecessary rooms so you can live the entire space every day. Here is considered the sensory experience of human interaction with light, materials, and the atmosphere. Certain effect is created by lamps, which are expressive, both with and without light e.g. angel wings in living room are able to dematerialize, dissolving into space. Particular attention is paid to details with a clear drawing, balance between rounded forms and ration lines.

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White Folded Lines Residence

White Folded Lines

White Folded Lines, a white theme with minimalistic, clean lines to create a comfortable and natural home. The design concept is the folding of surfaces to create lines. The first involves fold, allowing daylight to paint the interior with various shades of light and shadow, revealing the layers of daylight. The second folding is for practical function, with the folding lines arranged in a staggered manner to create a functional design for the interior. The designer uses a progressive approach to create a pure and serene atmosphere, bringing the space back to its most natural and calm tone.

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Undulating Flow Residence

Undulating Flow

Undulating Flow is a residential interior design for a 165 square metre apartment in Taichung City, Taiwan. The layout includes a master bedroom with an en suite, a Japanese style tatami room, a living room, a study, a kitchen and three balconies. An undulating wooden beam ceiling recalls the distant mountains and is echoed by a wavy grey and black carpet. Red lacquer walls with black lacquer sliding doors enclose a changing room. The apartment was arranged to display art and objects collected by the owners during their travels.

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Melody of Happiness Residence

Melody of Happiness

Melody of Happiness is a residential interior design for a retirement home of 59.5 square meters in Taiwan. The layout holds an open social area, a master bedroom, a second bedroom and a bathroom. One partition was removed to enlarge the master bedroom for the two residents. A large beam is wrapped in curved cladding to reduce its heaviness. Light tones, pink paint and beige curtains create a warm and bright atmosphere. Strips of faux titanium-plated metal panels flow across the space. Door handles were removed and floor levels were kept even to lower the risk of falls.

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Ripple Residence

Ripple

Ripple is the interior design of a five-story family house in Taiwan. The house covers 545.4 square meters and serves an extended family. The garage is on the first floor, the social area on the second floor, and the private rooms above. Curves inspired by water ripples are placed on the walls at different angles, linking each area. Marble, wood, tile, mirrors and solid wood flooring are used for their natural colors and textures. A custom four-meter-long solid wood table stands in the shared area. The open plan invites the family to spend time together.

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Crystal Residence

Crystal

Crystal is a residential interior design for a five-story house of 640 square meters in Taiwan. The crystal chandelier sets the starting point, and its height guides the proportions of the sofa wall, curtains and windows. White surfaces form the base, and grey mirrors extend the visual scale. Upper and lower curtains replace full-length curtains, so the door beside the windows stays clear. Hidden doors and display cabinets conceal irregular corners formed by the central staircase. A basement multi-purpose room holds a bar counter and a vintage playing table.

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Elegant Radiance Residence

Elegant Radiance

Elegant Radiance is a residential interior design for a family apartment in Taiwan. The interior covers 161.9 square meters and includes a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a dressing room. Curved openwork lines and grilles on the ceiling reduce the visual weight of the large beams without lowering the ceiling height. Open and suspended cabinets in the shared areas, together with small storage rooms placed in irregular corners, provide ample storage. Materials include ceramic tiles, wood grain boards, glass and mineral paint in warm tones.

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Vive la Vie Residence

Vive la Vie

Vive la Vie is a residential interior design created for a 28-year-old apartment in Taiwan. The home covers 135 square meters and contains four rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. The interior is inspired by baking, using light brown wood, milky tones and curved forms. Closed windows were restored and the air conditioners were repositioned so that sunlight is not blocked. Fabric-patterned tiles cover the floor and are easy to clean. A linear light bar surrounds the space. The master bathroom floor has no step, which improves safety.

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Window View Residence

Window View

Window View is a residential interior design for a 112.3 square metre apartment in Taiwan. The renovation restores the original ceiling height and adds a single curved ceiling, so the existing beam marks the boundary between the dining and living areas. Large windows bring daylight and the green landscape into the open social area. Solid teak flooring, walnut veneer and warm grey walls create a calm colour transition. Floor levels are kept consistent to ease movement, supporting the quiet retirement life of the residents.

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Endless Life Residence

Endless Life

Endless Life is a residential interior design for a three-story house in Taiwan. The total area is 297.5 square meters, with four rooms, a living room and a dining room. The first floor is a social area, and the upper floors are private. An open plan links the living and dining areas around a central staircase made of terrazzo and marble. Openwork detailing in iron and marble keeps the long and narrow layout light. Grey tones, wood grain architectural concrete and floor-to-ceiling windows connect the interior with the seasons outside.

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Merak Residence

Merak

Merak is a residential interior design for a new apartment in Taiwan. The interior area is approximately 99.1 square meters and holds three rooms, a living room, a dining room and two bathrooms. Black, white and grey tones are combined with architectural concrete, metal and black wood grain to form a calm and balanced setting. Red accents mark the social area, where a kitchen island serves for dining and for meeting guests. An electric fireplace is placed below the television wall. The entrance wall was removed to create a smooth flow of circulation with minimal remodeling.

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