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Residential House

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Light Bathed  Residential House

Light Bathed

Light Bathed is a residential interior design for a home of 232 square meters in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The plan includes an entrance, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a Buddhist altar, two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living room is placed on the sunny side, so daylight reaches the connected dining room, piano room and altar area. A roof ridge, a bookcase wall and a sliding glass door define these spaces within an open layout. Wood, marble, thin porcelain tile, Japanese wallcovering and titanium plated metal are used.

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The Orient of JingYue  Residential House

The Orient of JingYue

The Orient of JingYue is a residential interior design for a flat of 182 square meters. The design draws on the traditional Chinese Wuyue culture of Jingjiang and its link with the water element. Elements of the ancient canal commercial market and local textile crafts are abstracted and refined through modern design methods. Walnut, marble and bronze metal are combined so that the materials echo each other and express a calm Oriental character. The interior connects historical culture with contemporary living habits.

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Confluence of Initial Intentions Residential House

Confluence of Initial Intentions

Confluence of Initial Intentions is a residential interior design for a home of 130 square meters. A sliding door is placed between the study partition and the sofa back wall, so the area can serve as an open study or as a hidden guest room, with a storage lift bed built into the display bookcase. A retractable dining table can be adjusted in size and stored away when not in use. Light strips on the curved ceiling soften the beams and add a sense of flowing light. Mottled blue and gold paint marks the hallway junction between the public and private areas.

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Engawa Residential House

Engawa

Engawa Redefining Family Spaces in Traditional Japanese Architecture; Engawa, a distinct feature of traditional Japanese architecture, serves as a bridge between the interior and exterior spaces, blurring boundaries while delineating spatial functions. This architectural element has inspired a novel approach to family interactions, particularly in the design of middle rooms that seamlessly connect the living room, dining area, and study without spatial interference. Drawing from the structural essence of engawa, this innovative design provides ample family storage space.

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Casa Acqua Residential House

Casa Acqua

Casa Acqua is a residential house built in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The layout follows early Roman dwellings, with four modules arranged around an inner courtyard. The courtyard is surrounded by water mirrors that recall a central fountain. All modules are fully open to allow natural ventilation and daylight, so air conditioning is not required. Vertical awnings and windshields provide privacy and protection from sun, rain, insects and strong winds. Prefabricated modules shortened construction time and reduced waste. The total area is two hundred and ten square meters.

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Seasonal Baroque Residential House

Seasonal Baroque

The purpose of this design is to cultivate creativity through eating, drinking, playing, and relaxation. The club space provides dynamic light and shadow intensities from day and night, along with the interactive configuration of natural and artificial light sources. The design is full of character as colorful devices are integrated into the structure to form an environment that imitates a natural climate. A seasonal atmosphere flows throughout the space, creating a subtle experience of scenery in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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Bamboo Residential House

Bamboo

This design focuses on a unit for solo living, adopting a human-centric design principles that priorities comfort and calming atmospheres were utilized. Its interiors are defined by soft-toned wood used for flooring and walls, creating a warm, harmonious atmosphere. The sunlight and green view coming through the facades bring a refreshing effect to the home. It adds atmosphere. It has a design language that will preserve its natural character.

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Stacks Residential House

Stacks

Stacks is a residential interior design for an open-plan studio of 82.645 square meters. The layout follows a natural and minimalist wabi-sabi approach, with careful attention to light and shadow. Layered lines and surfaces express the theme of stacks. The television wall has curved corners and built-in cabinetry made from eco-friendly wood panels certified for health and environmental safety, which reduce toxins such as formaldehyde. The wooden floor of the television area meets the raised platform of the kitchen island bar. A grille partition screen forms the bathroom door.

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L011 Shingle Residential House

L011 Shingle

Through the poetic dimension of natural light, the discovery of shadow, and the light touch of sunlight, rooms were created with the intention to touch the heart and soul. The art of controlling the natural and artificial light in the interior concept brings an immediate physical involvement of the people in the changing seasons' underlines the volatility of the reality and the interdependence between humans and the natural environment. This requires an organic merge between architecture and nature.

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Blythe Residential House

Blythe

Blythe is a residential interior design for a 4,800 square foot house built in the 1970s. The original structural framework was retained, while the layout was reorganized to balance shared areas and private rooms for a family of four. Arched doors and glass windows bring natural light into the interior. Custom carpentry turns former niches into storage, including a pull-out tray cabinet in the kitchen. Corvidae stone, glass and brass details create a warm and timeless character, intended to remain functional for many years.

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Stranger Box Residential House

Stranger Box

Stranger Box is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan in 2024. Bold vertical columns and inclined supports guide movement, connect the different areas and conceal functional compartments. Sloped lines reorganize the layout, so that even a modest space offers visual interest from both frontal and lateral views. A grayscale scheme with gray and white walls defines the character of the home, while RGB light strips allow changing visual effects. Healthy, non toxic building materials were selected to reduce carbon emissions and formaldehyde levels.

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Realm of Clouds Residential House

Realm of Clouds

Realm of Clouds is a residential building with 11 units in Taichung, Taiwan. The design joins architecture with planting, using multi-tiered vegetation, green facades and natural stone. The layout offers green views, daylight, fresh air and open interiors, while private pathways and independent entrances protect privacy. The facade greenery adds natural insulation and supports biodiversity. Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting and cross-ventilation reduce environmental impact. Locally sourced stone and recycled wood are also used.

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