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Beyond Oriental Residence

Beyond Oriental

Beyond Oriental is a residential interior design project covering 365 square meters. The design combines Chinese and Japanese elements with clean modern lines. A Japanese-style tea house is placed near the entrance and welcomes family members and guests. In the entrance foyer, a dark brown bronze sculpture stands before a black and gold wall. An arc-shaped bar is made of tea mirrors with a polygonal cut. Materials include stainless steel, marble, thin rock slabs, woodwork, titanium-plated metal and mirror. Seven suites with bathrooms give each family member privacy.

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Past Reborn Residence

Past Reborn

Liao is a residential interior design created for the renovation of an aged apartment in Taipei. The floor area is about 165.29 square meters. The layout includes an entrance, a cloakroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a storage room, a study room, a master bedroom, two children's rooms, two bathrooms and two dressing rooms. A metal grille divider beside the entrance balances transparency and concealment. The original wooden floor is retained and re-dyed to renew its color. Light gray tones keep the interior open and calm.

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Neutral Line Residence

Neutral Line

Neutral Line is a residential interior design completed in Zhubei City, Taiwan. White is used as the main color, so light and shadow reveal the depth of the space. Spanish ceramic flooring, wooden veneer and metal hardware covered with Moru glass balance warm and cool tones. A linear design language divides the living areas, and a central aquarium framed in metal also works as a space divider. The layout was replanned to provide three bedrooms and a dining area for gatherings. Smart technology allows remote control of curtains, lamps and home appliances.

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Light Field Residence

Light Field

Light Field is a residential interior design for a sixty-year-old townhouse in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The two-story building with a mezzanine covers about 115.7 square meters. The original structure is retained, while worn surfaces are removed and walls are reinforced with steel and post-made exposed concrete. Closed barriers are opened so that sunlight and natural wind enter the rooms. A staircase lined in black connects the floors and forms the main vertical link. Materials include hexagonal tile, glass, wood grain brick, washed pebble and solid wood steps.

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City Corner Residence

City Corner

City Corner is a residential interior design for an apartment of about 100 square meters in New Taipei City. The original long and narrow layout limited natural light and circulation. The kitchen and master bedroom were reoriented, window openings were enlarged, and hollow cabinets were used as partitions, so daylight reaches deeper into the rooms. Gray painted walls, wood grain tiles, OSB solid wood fiberboard, gray glass and black matte iron form a vintage industrial character in calm Morandi tones. Hidden doors, movable cabinets and hanging iron shelves add flexible storage.

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La Famille Residence

La Famille

La Famille is a residential interior design created for a three-generation family in Taichung, Taiwan. The home covers about 240 square meters across six floors and includes a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two study rooms and a walk-in closet. Wooden textured volumes form the main structures and are combined with white marble and gray floor tiles. The symmetrical wooden forms give the public areas a sense of balance. Low formaldehyde and fire resistant wood materials were selected for safety and easy maintenance.

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Hush Residence

Hush

Hush is a bar interior located in Taipei, Taiwan, covering 135 square meters. At the entrance, antique oil painting lacquered wood and gray glass retain the original appearance of the building. The beams and pillars of the old structure were only lightly modified, revealing the original slabs and bricks. Portuguese cork in three stacked colors forms the main visual wall. A long counter and a rear wine rack with line lights run through the space. The floor tiles are made of recycled wood, and intelligent lighting adjusts brightness and color temperature to reduce energy waste.

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The Gatherings Residence

The Gatherings

The Gatherings is a residential interior design for a three-generation family of eight in Hsinchu city, Taiwan. The home covers about 198 square meters and includes an entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. The layout and circulation follow traditional Chinese Feng Shui principles and the daily habits of each family member. Marble, wooden metal, imported Italian metal sheets and titanium-plated metal shape the shared areas. Hidden doors and smart devices in the main rooms improve function and reduce energy waste.

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Pithy Pure  Residence

Pithy Pure

Pithy Pure is a residential interior design for a young couple and their children in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The home follows a calm Japanese style, using wood veneer, lacquered glass, color paint and wooden floors. An open plan links the dining room, living room and study room. The entrance holds a long row of cabinets for shoes, display and storage. Environmentally friendly and non-toxic cabinets support a safe environment for children. A quiet space for daily rituals is included, reflecting the family faith.

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Stack of Sensation Residence

Stack of Sensation

Stack of Sensation is a residential interior design for a home of about 116 square meters in Taichung, Taiwan. The layout includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a dressing room, two bathrooms, a storage room and three balconies. The open public area joins the living room, dining room and kitchen to form a spacious and bright plan. Marble, terrazzo, MDF dense board and laminated wooden flooring are combined in an Art Deco style with geometric lines and restrained colors. A simple ceiling design reduces the effect of the low crossbeam.

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Reverse Time Residence

Reverse Time

Reverse Time is a residential interior design based on an industrial style. Iron elements are combined with modern furnishings to soften the rigid character of the industrial look. A wooden table is suspended by iron supports, and leather furniture links the metal parts with the wooden floor. The concrete ceiling meets a gray-scale natural white oak floor and light brown laminated wood walls. Pipelines are hidden within the space to keep the layout calm and practical. Rust-like paint gives the iron parts a natural aged surface.

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Fusion Residence

Fusion

Fusion is a residential interior design for an apartment in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The floor area is about 59.5 square meters. The original three-bedroom layout was changed into a two-bedroom plan with an added study. Open living and dining areas enlarge the public space. Clear glass partitions in the study widen the visual field. Hidden doors, sliding doors and ample storage cabinets reduce wasted space. Materials include laminate flooring, iron paint, embossed glass, art paint and imported wallpaper. The design combines American and industrial style features.

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