

Silver
Arch Design Award
Winner
in
Interior Design Category
'25
The Bare Soul
Designed by
Yun Chih Yu / Nature Retrieve Interior Design Co., Ltd
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The Bare Soul
Commercial & Office Architecture
Tainan, Taiwan
Yun Chih Yu / Nature Retrieve Interior Design Co., Ltd
Liao Pei-Yao










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Jacky Cheng
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Yun Chih Yu / Nature Retrieve Interior Design
Within the walls of this historic space, wood is more than a mere material—it carries a soul. Every chiseled mark left on the walls is a silent conversation between time and artistry. This sculptor’s studio is a fusion of raw, organic textures and refined craftsmanship, where each piece tells its own story through the interplay of light, shadow, and natural grain.
Aged bricks, raw timber, and earth-toned walls shape an environment that preserves the traces of history while embracing poetic fluidity. With its honest materials, the unembellished structure speaks of authenticity and transformation. Open windows invite natural light and a free breeze, allowing creation to transcend manual labor—it becomes a dialogue with space and nature.
More than a studio, this is a sanctuary of contemplation—an exploration of material, time, and artistry. It is a place where the sculptor listens to the whispers of wood, shaping forms that capture the essence of patience and devotion. Here, the process of carving is not just an act of making, but a meditation on nature’s silent rhythms.
This space does not impose; it reveals. It does not confine; it breathes. It is a canvas for the past and the present to coexist, a studio where craftsmanship becomes a philosophy, and where every sculpture is a testament to the timeless dialogue between maker and material.