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Bu Er Residential House

Bu Er

Bu Er is a duplex residential interior located in Suzhou, China, covering 140 square meters. The design uses large simple surfaces instead of traditional decoration, so the shape of the space is formed by its functions. Differentiated materials are combined: smooth marble, cement with an irregular texture, large areas of wood veneer and a soft fabric sofa. The staircase is treated as the core element and uses the height of the space for added function. Flower art, concrete tones and abstract geometric art complete the interior.

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Home as Retreats Residential House

Home as Retreats

This house is not only for the owner's temporary stay in a city but also a home to get a good rest for a heavy hitter during a busy trip. At the same time, it is also designed as a guest house for distinguished guests. How to define a guest house of the tycoon in this case? And what could be left after a banquet or a party? Good design should look back to people’s inner needs and make them satisfied. In this case, a guest house that offers a great experience on the owner’s journey. To see is to believe. The photos say themselves.

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Back to glory Residential House

Back to glory

Back to Glory is a residential interior design for a 40-year-old apartment. A large two-story skylight and multi-axial spatial planning bring daylight deep into the narrow and long plan. Inwardly tilted glass drains rainwater, and large windows open the living room toward the skylight. A stair patio carries light down to the basement and relieves the low ceiling height. Layered openings connect the bedrooms, the dressing area, the study and the yard, while curtains and doors by section protect privacy.

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Caribbean Villa Residential House

Caribbean Villa

Caribbean Villa is a private residence located in a north-west suburb of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The two-storey home covers 5200 square feet and includes four ensuite bedrooms, a media room, a home office and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The exterior follows a traditional style, while the interior is modern. The foyer staircase, with an iron rail, hardwood treads and tiled risers, forms the main feature. A 30 foot white quartzite wall and a 15 foot window bring daylight into a small sitting area.

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Residence of Hung Residential House

Residence of Hung

Residence of Hung is an interior design for a family home in Taiwan. The layout is open and planned for a young couple who often receive guests. One of the four original rooms was removed and rebuilt as a multi-functional room with glass sliding doors. When the doors are open, the public area doubles in size and can hold more than fifteen people. When the doors are closed, the room offers privacy. Wood pattern and concrete floors define the two sides. A red brick wall, green walls and a blue brick kitchen island shape the industrial style.

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Social Fun residential house

Social Fun

Social Fun is a residential interior design for a two-level home in Taipei, Taiwan. The design places dining at the centre of daily life. The first floor is inspired by the American bar and includes an L-shaped bar, a sofa, a fireplace and a display wine cabinet. Wooden shutters control the light and the privacy of the long and narrow plan. The second floor makes the kitchen the core, combining a dining table, a cooking area and a bar. A staircase links both levels. Shelves and cabinets fill the fragmented corners between the structural pillars.

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Castle of Fairy Tale Residential House

Castle of Fairy Tale

Castle of Fairy Tale is a duplex apartment interior located on the fifth floor of a residential building. The original layout was closed and dark, so partitions were removed and rebuilt to form a tall hall. The hallway was moved to the exterior and the living room was extended horizontally through an arcade and grating lines that bring in sunlight. Part of the ceiling was removed to increase the vertical height and to create a semi-open attic on the second floor that serves as an extension of the study. Four arch windows in the attic wall hold artwork.

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The Gift Residential House

The Gift

The Gift is the interior renovation of a forty year old villa in a mountain area in Taiwan. The design is based on the idea of shared art. Hand drawn wall art is combined with framed views of the surrounding landscape. Windows and an entrance in three directions support natural air convection. A Nano Photocatalyst system is added to reduce harmful substances in the air. Slanting glass on the inner side of the aluminum grid facade drains rainwater and limits moisture. Floor height differences are removed and a wheelchair ramp is added for older residents.

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Smart Wall  Residential House

Smart Wall

Smart wall is a residential interior design project carried out in Changsha. Two inclined walls with folding lines narrow the view of a relatively large stairway and screen the dining area, leading guests directly to the living room on the left. A partition wall was added between the hallway and the dining area, and the stairway direction was turned to the left. The existing aisle was renovated to widen the projection wall in the basement, so the viewing distance became normal. The result is a clearer layout with improved circulation and several functions.

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Organic Space Residential House

Organic Space

Organic Space is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. The design is based on the concepts of sunlight, air, and water. Wood grain, leather, cloth, and glass are combined to connect the visual rhythm of each area. Layers of light and shadow reduce the visual weight of the structural beam above the television cabinet. The main wall of the living room holds a shelving unit for storage and display. Hidden door panels are integrated into the surface. The variation of levels and the extension of lines and surfaces shape a humanized space.

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Full of Life Residential House

Full of Life

Full of Life is a residential interior design for a house of 245 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home was originally a roughed-in space beside a greenery park. Enframed scenery was used to extend the interior view toward the park outside. Earth tone materials create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for the family. A large aquarium with plants forms a central feature and guides the flow between areas. The aquarium weighs four tonnes, and its lower brackets were calculated by structural mechanics. Three bedrooms are arranged around the dining room to encourage family interaction.

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Space Approach Residential House

Space Approach

Space Approach is a residential interior design created for a home shared by one person and a cat. The unit is over thirty years old and was fully reorganized in Taipei, Taiwan. Three bedrooms were combined into a single room, and the remaining area was opened as a study. The living room, dining room and study are joined through flexible doors, walls and storage. A main wall of wood, double glazing and metal pieces serves as a bookcase and includes a low passage for the cat. Arched ceilings reduce the visual weight of the existing beams.

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