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Silver

Arch Design Award 

Winner

in

Interior Design Category

'25

Islands

Designed by

XIE JIA LING

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Islands

Residential Architecture

TAIWAN

XIE JIA LING

LIN YI CHENG

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Gray gate design

"A home is a place to recharge, not a luxury. The fragmented moments of everyday life need a calm space to embrace them, capturing all the emotions. By using a 'minimalist design,' we remove excess lines, control the space’s color palette within two colors, and outline an unobtrusive yet enduring daily home scene. The introduction of curved elements softens rigid corners, like an island, gathering the moments of family and friends coming together."

Dining Room: To keep the entryway clean and uncluttered, an O-shaped circulation path was created, adding side cabinets that effectively block the view of the room doors behind. This not only simplifies the lines in the space but also satisfies the necessary storage needs for the family.

TV Stand: To accommodate the homeowner’s numerous audio and electronic devices, a hidden anchoring track behind the TV transforms a simple shelf into a large pull-out drawer. The solid wood countertop, paired with heavy-duty tracks, can be extended when needed, keeping cables neatly stored and facilitating future maintenance and plug-in needs.

Daybed: The dentist couple often experiences shoulder and neck pain due to their long working hours and posture, and they wish to stretch and rehabilitate after work. The original closet opening in the master bedroom was shifted to become part of the living room space. The ceiling in this area was raised, and a fitness bar was hidden here for easy access to stretching exercises.

Study: The wood tones and dark paint complement each other, and the wooden blinds gently filter in the daylight, creating a natural atmosphere that induces calmness as one enters. It fosters a peaceful ambiance for work and reading.

Master Bedroom: The tranquil feeling continues throughout the entire room. The bedside cabinet uses bird-beak joints paired with a hotel-style integrated panel, making the headboard area sleek and clean.

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