

Silver
Arch Design Award
Winner
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Interior Design Category
'26
Plant Poise
Designed by
Fu-Mei Chiu
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Plant Poise
Residential Architecture
Taichung city
Fu-Mei Chiu

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MD Motivo, 2025
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Reason Design
Nature is the greatest mentor of life, a source of all things and a wellspring of inspiration. The homeowner, a proactive outdoor enthusiast, enjoys exploring nature with his two school-age children, and seeks a daily living space immersed in a natural atmosphere. This apartment benefits from a lush, plant-filled terrace that frames everyday views with greenery, bringing outdoor energy inward and fostering a coexistence between the living space and its natural surroundings for the family of four.
The layout follows an elongated floor plan. The overall palette is grounded in warm oak flooring and soft sand-grey tones, complemented by wood grains and natural stone accents that define different functions. Minimal-decorative, straightforward design elements establish an airy and clean spatial quality that echoes the simplicity of nature. A 3-meter-long kitchen island is placed near the entrance, serving as a convergence spot for daily interaction. As long as the family gathering is held here, the sightline directly extends to the green terrace and visually balances the long narrow plan of the shared area. Abundant sunlight flows through the windows into the space, shining freely across the ceiling, cabinetry, and the rounded edges details. While paired with backlit indirect lighting, an effortless sense of comfort and softness reveals.
Moving further inward, an enclosed area paneled with dark wood slats defines the transition from public to private zones while also forming a tranquil tea space, a quiet retreat that inherits the natural contexts with a touch of poetic poise. The study and bedrooms are thoughtfully hidden behind the wall slats, continuing the soft, neutral tone of and offering light-filled, serene personal areas. Through a layered spatial sequence, functions unfold naturally and organically. Life flows gently between openness and stillness, pause and movement, enveloping the family in a rhythmic lifestyle that is healing and deeply connected to nature.









