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Arch Design Award
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'25
Warmed by Wood
Designed by
Chen Ya Chi / More Design
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Warmed by Wood
Residential Architecture
Taichung City, Taiwan
Chen Ya Chi / More Design









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The residential design is predicated upon the homeowner's specific preferences and requirements, with a primary objective of establishing a multifunctional environment that enhances overall quality of life and augments work-related efficacy. This undertaking places a deliberate emphasis on facilitating the homeowner's "work from home" modality by integrating practical and human-centric elements. For instance, the open-plan layout serves to interconnect public areas while also accommodating a dual-purpose study space for both professional and leisure activities, thereby fostering productivity and providing a dedicated area for relaxation.
The design concept is centered on prioritizing the needs and preferences of the homeowner while addressing challenges related to space constraints, low beams, and lighting. Adhering to the homeowner's aesthetic inclinations, an abundance of dark-colored building materials and furniture was employed to envelop the entire space. Additionally, the strategic integration of linear lights, indirect lighting, and light cabinets was executed to maintain a harmonious and comfortable environment. Furthermore, the beams were adorned with straight-grained metal panels, wood veneer, and mirrored elements to achieve a refined volumetric finish.
The design of this project places significant emphasis on the seamless integration of functionality and aesthetic appeal. A multi-faceted cutting technique and the use of glass materials have been employed to mitigate the presence of sharp corners and dead-end sight lines within the residential structure, thereby enhancing smoothness and transparency of the overall sight lines. Furthermore, the application of matte slate, wood veneer, metallic paint, and rusty thin-slab tiles in the dark-colored space serves to elevate visual hierarchy, delineate distinct areas, and concurrently facilitate ease of maintenance.