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A skiff
Designed by
XIE JIA LING
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A skiff
Residential Architecture
TAIWAN
XIE JIA LING
LIN YI CHENG










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Gray gate design
"Being mindful of one's life experiences, accumulating design details from different perspectives, is like having a key to enter an ideal home scene." The designer's own residence embodies the present moment, transforming the most subtle thoughts into the interior's appearance.
"Do not compromise space for the sake of conformity; space should be designed for people, not to accommodate impractical designs."
From the moment you enter, the design is based on the daily habits of a family of four. Since the family has a large amount of clothing, a custom-made wardrobe and shoe cabinet were created. The shoe bench, framed in walnut wood, sits between earthy-colored folding doors, emphasizing its solid presence and creating a sense of calm and stability upon entering the home.
Upon entering the living room, the first thing that catches the eye is the open layout. The folding doors beside it provide ample storage space, and the streamlined lines of the facade help simplify the view of the home.
The dining area was designed with consideration that this is where the family enjoys spending time together, and it’s a space immediately visible upon entering. The dining table and chairs were lowered according to ergonomic standards, creating a more open visual effect. The tree shadows outside are brought inside, complementing the warm tones of the interior paint and walnut wood, creating a natural, fluid atmosphere. On the left, a suspended woven hammock chair gently sways like a small boat. When the projection screen comes down, it turns into a relaxing movie night retreat.
The family enjoys cooking together, often with two people preparing food at the same time. As a result, a kitchen of nearly the same size as the living and dining areas was created, which is a unique feature of this design. The backsplash is cleverly hidden with iron plates, coated in Benjamin Moore’s ultra-durable paint, allowing magnetic objects to