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Happy Home Residence

Happy Home

Happy Home is a residential interior design for a three-storey house in Chongqing, China. The original building had a chaotic layout and no daylight on the lower ground floor. The interior was rebuilt through changes to the basement and a new cast-in-place floor slab on the second floor. The kitchen, dining room and fitness area were placed on the lower ground floor. Patios bring daylight and air to that level. A sunshine teahouse in the courtyard and a new terrace link the rooms with the outdoor scenery. The finished home covers 288 square meters and serves three generations.

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Tranquil Zen Residence

Tranquil Zen

Tranquil Zen is a residential interior design completed in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. The layout includes a living and dining area, two bedrooms and a multi-functional room used for meditation and worship. A partition wall behind the television wall was removed to improve the views, the ventilation and the sense of space. Materials include finished concrete, genuine cedar, diatomaceous earth wall texture and timber flooring. Honeycomb curtains control shading and add insulation. The interior joins Japanese Zen style with minimalism to create a calm and simple home.

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Contemporary Domain Residence

Contemporary Domain

Contemporary Domain is a residential interior design completed in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The interior combines Chinese classic elements with modern urban styling. At the entrance, a turning path with lighting, an abstract landscape painting and integrated storage protects privacy. A Chinese styled sliding door and a vertical timber grille frame the public areas. A dark round mirror in the dining area spreads the natural light and makes the space appear larger. A glass sliding panel of 1.2 meters separates the living room from the study. Storage is recessed into the walls.

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Authentic Eden Residence

Authentic Eden

Authentic Eden is a residential interior design for a thirty year old villa in Taichung, Taiwan. The home covers about 198 square meters and contains three bedrooms, two living rooms and a study. The villa stands at the back of the community, where the public areas were poor, so the former garage door was turned into the new entrance. Walls between the kitchen, dining room and living room were removed to improve flow and family interaction. Large French windows link the dining room with the yard. Gray and white tones give the interior a calm and orderly character.

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Grayscale Reversal Residence

Grayscale Reversal

Grayscale Reversal is a residential interior design completed in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2018. The home was planned for a woman who works in stock market education and often receives friends and students. White, black and gold form the visual theme of the space. Titanium, laminate and mirror materials are combined with crystal lamps and imitation stone textures. Large windows in the public areas bring natural light and outdoor views inside. Partitions are reduced to create an open field where work and rest are both supported.

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Evening Mist Morning Light Residence

Evening Mist Morning Light

Evening Mist Morning Light is a residential interior design project of 119 square meters, completed in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The home was arranged for the mother of the owner as a place to live after retirement. Partial wall structures shape the hallway and living areas, and a clear glass sliding door stands between the living room and the dining room. Broad plain storage cabinets, light-color wood cabinets and a concealed dressing room keep the interior simple and easy to clean. Dark grey marble, stone and aluminum framed mirrors give the bathroom a calm character.

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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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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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Life Savoring Residence

Life Savoring

Life Savoring is a residential interior design for an apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. The interior covers about 119 square meters and includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Black, white and wood tones form the main palette. Display cabinets are avoided to reduce visual weight and to keep a simple spatial order. The layout is barrier-free, and handrails are placed in each space. Space is also kept for the later installation of safety facilities, so the home suits the occupants during retirement.

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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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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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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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