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Residence

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Future is Boundless Residence

Future is Boundless

Future Is Boundless is a residential building in Taiwan. The design combines four principles: frame, mass, balcony and trims. Proportional division turns the large volume into slender vertical forms, creating a frame structure and a distinctive roof. A one to one to one spatial ratio gives the massing a coordinated rhythm. Exterior materials include ivory aluminum cladding, dark granite, glazed tiles and laminated glass. Shared facilities include a swimming pool, a gym, a library and a yoga room. Open interior spaces support contact among residents.

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White Curve  Residence

White Curve

White Curve is a residence interior designed for a couple and a child. The home covers 85 square meters. The ceiling is composed of criss-crossing curves, which reduce the sense of confinement in a small residence. Earth tones create a warm and flowing atmosphere, with light wood tones combined with brown and light orange accents on a white background. The beam between the living room and the dining room is covered with wood matching a cabinet. The entrance uses grey patterned tiles and a full length mirror to widen the space.

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Exclusive Privilege Residence

Exclusive Privilege

Exclusive Privilege is a residential interior design for a model house in Taiwan, completed in 2020. The total interior area is approximately 115.7 square meters and includes a foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms and a study room. The living room, dining room and study are arranged as a club-like public area for dining and business meetings at home. Marble, grilles, trims and imported tiles form a classical base. Minimalist linear lights on the ceiling add a modern character. Concealed cabinets provide storage in the narrow bedrooms.

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Greater Hermit Residence

Greater Hermit

Greater Hermit is a residential interior design for a 71.9 square meter apartment in Taiwan. The renovation divides the home into four rooms and narrows the corridor to gain more private area. Display shelves and cabinets are arranged to hold a large collection of custom-made models. Careful lighting highlights the details of each piece. A single-sided glass door keeps the view of the storage area clear. Marble, iron, glass, fabric and wood veneer are combined with gold accents in a minimalist style.

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Slope House Residence

Slope House

Slope House is a two-storey residence located on a gentle slope in Wonju city, South Korea. The main design concept is a sloped surface that works as both roof and facade. The roof gives a strong visual impact and recalls the slope of the Kam-Ak mountain near the site. A terrace is carved into the roof and faces the eastern mountain, offering wide views through the year. Zinc panels cover the roof and resist heavy snow, while light gray brick forms the walls. Corten steel joins the two materials. The gross built area is 187 square meters.

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Luxury Taste Residence

Luxury Taste

Luxury Taste is a residential interior design created for a family of three in an apartment of 191.7 square meters in Taiwan. The neo-classical scheme is renewed with color, using lake blue, mauve and Prussian blue in place of the usual white and gold. One partition was removed to form an open living and dining area, and tiles with different patterns and colors define each zone. Materials include wallpaper, titanium-plated metal, marble and trims. Customized cabinetry and a hidden hallway support daily comfort.

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Ruilan Residence

Ruilan

Ruilan is a residential interior design for a family home in Taiwan. The home is planned around an open kitchen, which replaced the original closed layout. A central island with a bar top separates the kitchen from the living room and serves as a dining and social area. Dark ceilings, wood veneers and dark laminate walls give the foyer, kitchen and dining room a professional character. A hidden storage area is placed behind the island. Light-colored walls and wood floors are used in the living room and the bedrooms.

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My Boundary Residence

My Boundary

My Boundary is a residential interior design in Taoyuan city, Taiwan, with a floor area of 69.42 square meters. The plan divides the space in a modern style and adapts it to the needs of the residents. In the study room, glass and a glass block wall let sunlight pass into the interior, so light and shadow move slowly through the rooms. A semi-circular detail in the master bedroom extends the sense of space. Plywood and wooden beams are treated by a high temperature carbonization process, and the television wall is finished with recyclable tiles made from PP foam.

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Serenity Residence

Serenity

Serenity is a residential interior design for a 105 square meter apartment in Taiwan. The home contains three rooms, a dining room and a living room. Low saturation colors in black, white and gray create a calm atmosphere. A gray mirror finish was applied to a 2.3 meter beam so that the space appears larger and brighter. Technological wood grain panels add subtle texture to the walls, and the use of paint was reduced to reveal the natural character of the materials. The foyer holds showcases for the collections of the residents.

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Purrfect for Two Residence

Purrfect for Two

Purrfect for Two is a residential interior design for a 40 square meter apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. One side of the original space was 60 centimeters lower, dividing the small area in two. Two storeys are arranged on the sunken side to create a comfortable home for one resident and a cat. A wavy line forms the axis of the space and reduces sharp corners. The staircase steps are low for the cat, and a hole in the wall near the entrance lets the cat pass. Dark grey coating, wood flooring, glass bricks and plaster build the texture.

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 Heaven within Reach Residence

Heaven within Reach

Heaven Within Reach is a residential interior design set near mountains and a river in New Taipei City. The original house was rough in finish and held many large beams and columns, with the lowest point measuring 215 cm. The bedroom, storage, hallway, kitchen and dining area are placed around the center of the plan, leaving a spacious public area. A cross beam separates the public and private zones. An irregular arched ceiling, layered surfaces, rounded edges and a palette of white, dusty gray, deep walnut and black make the home feel light and calm.

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The Essence Residence

The Essence

The Essence is a residential interior design for an apartment in Taiwan. A large beam crosses the apartment at a height of less than 210 centimetres. Both sides of the beam are covered with large zebra wood, with titanium-plated metal at the bottom, turning the beam into a focal point. The ceiling meets the beam through oblique angles and curves, which extends the view upward and makes the space appear broader. A long table serves as both a living and a dining area. Most storage is placed in the private rooms, and hidden cabinets keep the shared space simple.

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