

Bronze
Arch Design Award
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Interior Design Category
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Quintessence of Space
Designed by
Yu Jen Huang
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Quintessence of Space
Residential Architecture
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Yu Jen Huang

Photo Credits:
Ji Shou Wang
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chi ruei interior design co.,Ltd.
In maximizing the compact footprint, careful spatial calibration positions the shoe cabinet along the right-hand wall upon entry, establishing an ideal entry foyer arrangement. The dining and kitchen areas are thoughtfully planned to accommodate built-in appliance storage and precise table placement, ensuring both storage efficiency and optimal circulation. Furthermore, the bathroom and master bedroom doors are integrated into the TV wall design, creating a visually cohesive and harmonious aesthetic.
Every built-in cabinet is finished with rounded solid wood edge trim, seamlessly clad in matching natural wood veneer. The veneer application is executed in multiple stages, while the front panels are bordered with flat solid wood trim. This detail is a testament to precise craftsmanship, overcoming technical challenges and enhancing visual continuity and depth.
Natural wood veneer panels are applied to all wall and cabinetry surfaces throughout, infusing the space with tactile warmth. From both an environmental and aesthetic perspective, diatomaceous earth paint is used on all walls and ceilings. Key accent walls, such as the sofa backdrop in the living room, the left-hand side of the master bedroom headboard, and the study’s headboard wall, are finished with Italian mineral coatings. Above the living area, a magnetic track lighting system extends seamlessly from the entrance to the dining cabinet, with rounded corner detailing to guide both movement and the eye.
Feature walls in each space are finished with low-VOC, non-toxic mineral plaster and diatomaceous earth paint, improving indoor air quality while demonstrating a commitment to sustainable materials. Select pieces of vintage furniture are incorporated to reduce resource waste and environmental impact.








