

Silver
Arch Design Award
Winner
in
Interior Design Category
'26
Refined Essence
Designed by
CHANG I-HAO / P&H INTERIOR DESIGN
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Refined Essence
Residential Architecture
Taoyuan City, Taiwan
CHANG I-HAO / P&H INTERIOR DESIGN
CHEN JIA-JHEN

Photo Credits:
LIU SHIH-CHENG,2024
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P&H INTERIOR DESIGN,2024
"Refined Essence" embodies the philosophy of distillation and refinement, where excess is stripped away to reveal the purity of space. Designed to address the challenges of high-density urban living, this project maximizes comfort and functionality within a compact footprint, ensuring a spatial flow that is open, adaptable, and deeply layered.
Inspired by natural materiality, the design utilizes a misty gray finish paired with dark wood textures, evoking tranquility and warmth. Geometric volume compositions, angled cuts, and indirect lighting create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, adding depth while maintaining a refined simplicity.
The design achieves a delicate balance between aesthetic purity and functional adaptability through precise spatial organization:
1. Integrated Structural Proportions: A limited 260 cm depth between the TV wall and seating area was optimized by integrating the beam and TV wall into a cohesive form with angled cuts, softening the structure while enhancing visual fluidity.
2. Versatile Storage Solutions: A foldable dining table seamlessly hidden within cabinetry allows space optimization. Open shelving near the TV wall balances functionality with display aesthetics.
3. Modular Wardrobe Flexibility: A Moru glass sliding wardrobe enhances visual lightness, while an adjustable column-based storage system adapts to evolving needs.
4. Layered Lighting Strategies: Indirect lighting accentuates volumetric transitions, while recessed shelf lighting enhances depth and ambiance.
"Refined Essence" is a home that adapts with time, embodying the philosophy of "less is more"—a sanctuary where simplicity reveals infinite depth.









