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Residence

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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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Nest Residence

Nest

The designer conceptualizes the case around the theme of "swallows' return to the nest," incorporating their preference for a black tile slanted roof. This concept is realized through 2 slanted roof volumes, resembling the wings of swallows. By extending the outdoor paddy field landscape into the interior, the designer creates a captivating spatial experience. Multi-level skylights and patios, including those above balconies and in the attic and hall, add depth to the space while inviting sunlight to bathe the tranquil residence in Yilan.

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Rabbit Residence

Rabbit

Rabbit is a private residence in Bangkok, Thailand, completed in 2017 with an area of 770 square meters. The house is formed by a series of planar walls that are shifted from one another to create in-between spaces. Vertical grooves in the floor and tall glass openings connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. Materials include white plaster concrete walls, white Carrara marble, wood flooring and granite stone. Custom slim aluminium frames carry the tall glass doors and windows, and a concealed motorized mosquito net keeps the openings clear in daily use.

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Ink Black Lightness  Residence

Ink Black Lightness

Ink Black Lightness is a residential interior design in Taichung, Taiwan. The 230 square meter home uses an ink-black color tone that extends across the wooden walls and forms a calm panoramic view. Interior divisions were removed to create an open public area that links the living room, dining room and kitchen. Vertical black cabinets store devices and keep the area organized. A curved ceiling softens the height difference caused by a beam. Senna siamea, Portuguese cork and blue and white porcelain marble give the space an elegant character.

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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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Hanauta Residence

Hanauta

Hanauta is a residential interior design for an apartment of 198.3 square meters on the sixteenth floor, formed by combining two units. The interior follows a modern classical style with simplified lines and a creamy white base tone. Patterned wallpaper serves as the visual focus. Stone patterned tiles pave the hallway, while herringbone wood flooring is used in the living room and master bedroom. The social area is open, with furniture and flooring marking each zone. Floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden louvers bring natural light and the outdoor greenery into the rooms.

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Stone Rhyme Residence

Stone Rhyme

Stone Rhyme is a residential interior design for a five-story house of about 264.4 square meters in Taiwan. The ceiling, floor and walls are covered with marble in different colors and patterns. A large false beam was removed from the living room to restore openness under the high ceiling. Wavy panels beside the staircase conceal beams and columns. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light. Warm neutral colors are used in the social area, while cool neutral tones are used in the private rooms. Wood veneer and grilles soften the stone surfaces.

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The Fifth Element Residence

The Fifth Element

The house consists of five parallel rectangles. Garage and Spa blocks are displaced to the living volume. They protect it from prying eyes and form a compact field for the entrance and recreation areas, resp. Spa hangs on the console above the ground and is opened to nature by its glazing. The facades facing the forest feature full-size windows that fill the living spaces with light and air. Water installation of the terrace creates a microclimate in the summer heat. The two-storied tower of living room forms vertical axis, which subordinates all the elements of the building and landscape.

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The Blues Residence

The Blues

The Blues is a residential interior design created for a family of three in Taiwan. The home covers about 154 square meters and contains a foyer, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a master bedroom, a guest bedroom and an open plan study. The television wall is made of titanium plated metal wrapped in warm woodwork. A glass partition encloses the study and keeps the interior transparent, so work and family life can share one area. The beveled ceiling of the master bedroom conceals low beams. Non toxic materials were selected for the child.

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