

Bronze
Arch Design Award
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Interior Design Category
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Curved Light Haven
Designed by
Compass Interior Design
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Curved Light Haven
Residential Architecture
Kaohsiung,Taiwan
Compass Interior Design
ChenTzuWei,ChenShiuanMeng

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Compass Interior Design
Home is where one feels most comfortable, free and secure.
For this family’s first home, the owners wished to create a living environment that balances a calm foundation with a touch of understated luxury. A curated mix of materials is layered throughout the space, not only enlarging the visual scale but also softening structural transitions, so that every corner responds precisely to their daily needs. Natural light is treated as a key design element, allowing daylight to gently wash the interiors, reducing dark spots so that the home remains bright and warm even without artificial lighting during the day.
Spatial design and key strengths
Public area (living, dining and kitchen):
The living room, dining area and kitchen are planned as an open, interconnected domain that can be fully opened up for family interaction. Whether relaxing on the sofa, dining at the table or cooking in the kitchen, family members can always see and talk to one another. Curved treatments are applied to the ceiling beams and partition edges, softening hard lines and guiding circulation, which in turn extends the perceived depth and fluidity of the open plan.
Kitchen and details:
The kitchen island and dining area continue the calm yet refined material palette, from stone surfaces to soft fabrics and metallic accents, turning the working zone into a visual focal point rather than a purely functional corner. Everyday routines such as cooking and dining are elevated into quietly elegant experiences within the overall composition.
Bedroom:
In the master bedroom, careful partitioning and built‑in volumes visually elongate the room while clearly defining the dressing area and the sleeping area. Curved detailing on the beam and partition corners subtly enlarges the sense of space and softens edges; together with the lighting, it creates a gentle, ritual-like atmosphere for rest.









