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Gather Residence

Gather

Gather is a five-story family residence in Taiwan, covering 1,256.2 square meters with nine suites. The layout serves an extended family of ten. Social areas occupy the first floor, while private suites fill the upper levels. A seven-meter-high stone wall anchors the double-height living room. Curved ceiling light bands link the living and dining areas, and a ginkgo-leaf chandelier marks the dining table. Stone with blue-green veins is the main material, softened by wood veneer panels and solid wood furniture. Japanese mineral wall coatings help regulate moisture.

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Garden Within Residence

Garden Within

Garden Within is an interior design for a residence of about 512 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The layout follows the spiral geometry of the tower, and curved forms in the foyer, corridors and main living spaces extend sight lines toward a panoramic terrace. The entrance foyer holds movable furnishings and a sculptural bar counter, so it can serve as a reception area for events. The dining room sits in a cylindrical volume with four arched automated doors in Silver Fox marble that frame garden views. The tea room converts into a study or a reception room.

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Luminous Serenity Residence

Luminous Serenity

Luminous Serenity is a residential interior design in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The apartment was created as a calm retreat for a young student of medicine. The design follows the philosophy of wabi-sabi and uses natural materials such as stone, wood, and plaster. Daylight enters through timber louvers, so light and shadow shift through the day. Eco friendly plasters, driftwood, tree bark veneer, and seamless flooring were applied over the existing base to reduce waste. Minimal demolition keeps the original layout, while an open kitchen island links the living and dining areas.

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Luminous Drift Residence

Luminous Drift

Luminous Drift is a residential interior design for a 92.5 square meter home in Taiwan. The ceiling has fluid curves that form layered inverted trapezoidal and arched structures. LED strips outline the space instead of recessed lighting, creating a soft ambiance. The study and the master bedroom were swapped to improve circulation, and the living room, dining area and kitchen share an open plan. Materials include curved panels, laminated flooring, tiles, modular cabinetry and artistic paint in beige-gray and light-gray tones.

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Style Windsor Building Residence

Style Windsor Building

Style Windsor Building is an interior design for the communal spaces of a residential property in Taichung, Taiwan. The design draws on Windsor Castle and on Tudor architecture, combined with contemporary forms. The shared amenities include a living room, a study, a bar, a dining area and a kitchen. The bar counter on the first floor is shaped like the bridge of a ship and stands at the highest point of the slab. Crystal lamps, stone surfaces and white stone door frames are used. The project covers about 1959 square meters.

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Photosynthesis Residence

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is a residential interior design for a family of four in an apartment of 92.5 square meters. The layout includes a master bedroom, a children's room, a study, a living room and a dining and kitchen area. A glass partition encloses the study, letting natural light pass through and keeping contact with the social area. Entrance cabinets, shelves and the television wall are combined into one unit to increase storage. A bunk bed and staircase drawers add further storage. Walnut, white and light gray tones create a calm setting.

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Praise Life Residence

Praise Life

Praise Life is a residential interior design covering 320 square meters. The layout was reorganized to replace narrow and poorly lit rooms with open and bright living areas. Small rooms were merged to form a dual-aspect kitchen with north to south daylight, a piano room for the daughter, and a long dining table paired with an island bar. Modular sofas, mirrored surfaces and detailed floral patterns recall Baroque charm and reflect the outdoor views. The design aims to support family interaction, comfort and relaxed elegance in urban life.

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Flowing Diffusion Residence

Flowing Diffusion

Flowing Diffusion is a residential interior for an apartment of 462.8 square meters. The living and dining areas share an open plan that expands the sense of space and hosts more guests. A curved ceiling of metal and translucent panels joins the two areas, and the lighting changes color to suit different occasions. A wavy titanium coated metal facade lines the walkway. Titanium coated metal, metallic paint and large tiles are used throughout. Separate bedrooms on opposite sides of the social area reduce disturbance between family members.

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Vessel in Urban Residence

Vessel in Urban

Vessel in Urban is a three-story residence designed for multi-generational family living in a busy downtown district. The building is made of fair-faced concrete and clad with large areas of glass paired with wood. Green landscapes are planted in the courtyard, terrace and balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight and views of the plants into every room. Window placement was planned to protect privacy from nearby houses. Natural wood surfaces are finished with a lacquered shine, following traditional lacquerware craft. The construction area is 770 square meters.

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Animitta Residence

Animitta

Animitta is a residential interior design located in Taichung, Taiwan, covering a site area of 248 square meters. Fixed partitions are replaced by a central structural column that acts as the spatial axis and organizes a radial circulation loop. Functions are defined by furniture arrangements, while a rotating art wall allows areas to shift between open and secluded states. Folded metal panels, white finishes and curvilinear solid wood flooring support the sense of flow. Diagonal seismic elements are left exposed as a geometric feature.

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Reflected Light Residence

Reflected Light

Reflected Light is a residential interior design for a high-rise apartment of about 206 square meters in Taiwan. The unit has windows on three sides, and the layout is planned to guide daylight through the home. Overhead cabinets between the kitchen and balcony were removed and the island was extended so that daylight reaches further inward. Motorized blinds and recessed lights soften strong sun. Coated panels, natural stone and gray laminate flooring create a calm, low-saturation setting. A display wall along the hallway holds the family LEGO models.

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Symphony of Modern Luxury Residence

Symphony of Modern Luxury

Symphony of Modern Luxury is a residential interior design created for urban living. The large primary living area forms the center of the home. Natural light fills the space, which is oriented toward city views. The living area flows into a dining space, where a statement chandelier hangs above the table. Materials include marble, bespoke dark wood joinery and selected textiles, layered to add depth and warmth. Lighting is planned to shape each room, from focal points to soft ambient glows. The design balances generous scale with personal comfort.

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