Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House by Jen Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition Category.
BronzeInterior· 2025
Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House
by Jen Liu
Client: Chengguo Interior Design
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Interior Category
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About Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House
Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow is a residential interior design for a 99.17 square meter apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. Several existing walls were removed to open the kitchen to the living and dining areas. A kitchen island forms the center of the home, offering storage in built-in drawers and cabinets and serving as a preparation area, a light dining spot and a study place. A multifunctional room with a half-glass partition and adjustable blinds works as both a study and a guest room. Energy-efficient LED lighting and recyclable building materials were used.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Subtle Interplay of Ink and Glow Residential House splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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- Unique Properties
- Guided by the core principle of creating healthy and sustainable homes for clients, the team places the sustainability of living environments at the forefront of its design philosophy. This residence is meticulously crafted using energy-efficient LED lighting, advanced appliances, and eco-friendly, recyclable building materials, the result is a living space that is safe, non-toxic, and enduringly comfortable, embodying the essence of sustainable living.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 99.17 sqm
- Tags
- CHENGGUO、INTERIOR DESIGN、Residential、contemporary style、apartment
- Production Technology
- The designer strategically removed several existing walls to transform a closed kitchen into an open-plan design with a spacious, seamless flow. The newly installed kitchen island serves as the hub of the house, providing ample storage with built-in drawers and cabinets. It doubles as a prep station, a dry kitchen for light meals, and a study spot for children.
- Design Challenge
- The multifunctional room features a desk and a raised platform by the window, functioning as both a study and a guest room. The glass partition wall allows for easy interaction while ensuring privacy with adjustable blinds when needed. The walls are delicately adorned in a composed gray finish, resulting in a serene, peaceful situation perfect for reading and relaxation.
- Research
- The communal spaces are adorned with slab tiles in white, gray, and black shades, harmoniously complemented by gray plaster walls, presenting a sleek and contemporary aesthetic. Warmth and relaxation are smoothly introduced through wood panels, flooring, and burnt orange soft furnishings, naturally cultivating a rustic solace.
- Inspiration
- The design leverages the project’s prime riverside location, features graceful French doors, a half-glass partition for the multifunctional room, and an open floor plan that seamlessly merges the living and dining areas with the kitchen.
The communal spaces are adorned with slab tiles in white, gray, and black shades, harmoniously complemented by gray plaster walls, presenting a sleek and contemporary aesthetic. - Project Duration
- The project started in October 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan and finished in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The design leverages the project’s prime riverside location, features graceful French doors, a half-glass partition for the multifunctional room, and an open floor plan that seamlessly merges the living and dining areas with the kitchen. This integration visually enlarges the space, creating a bright, unimpeded view that allows the outdoor scenery to flow into every nook and cranny. The interplay of natural light with wood and stone patterns evokes a laid-back riverside vibe.
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