Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd by Chien Hao Tseng

Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd by Chien Hao Tseng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

EfyddMewnol· 2025

Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd

by Chien Hao Tseng

Client: CHT Architect and Partidesign Studio

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd

Mae Noddfa Fframiedig yn fewnofod minimalaidd sy'n trawsnewid fflat 40 mlwydd oed yn ofod byw tawel, myfyriol. Mae ffrâm ddur 1.5 centimedr yn diffinio ffiniau gofodol heb waliau, gan ganiatáu i olau ac aer lifo'n rhydd. Mae concrit, pren a thonau unlliw yn gwella cyferbyniad deunydd a dyfnder synhwyraidd. Mae'r cynllun wedi'i ailstrwythuro yn gwella mynediad at olau dydd, cylchrediad ac eglurder gofodol, gyda ffocws ar olygfeydd fframiedig a defodau dyddiol. Mae'r prosiect yn pwysleisio strwythur, gwacter a golau i greu awyrgylch tawel ond diddorol mewn lleoliad trefol dwys.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Framed Sanctuary Tu Mewn Byw Minimalaidd yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project reimagines a 40 year old apartment into a minimalist sanctuary. Monochrome materials black steel, concrete, and oak are integrated with precision, forming spaces that feel both structured and calm. Light flows through reconfigured openings, enhancing spatial clarity and emotional comfort. Without traditional partitions, the home invites reflection, reading and peaceful daily living through considered composition and material warmth.
Dimensions & Packaging: The interior space covers 110 square meters. Key materials include 1.5 cm square steel frames, brushed concrete surfaces, oak wood flooring, and fluted tiles. The lightweight metal frame system is securely wall mounted and engineered to support heavy objects while maintaining a minimal visual presence.
Tags: Minimalist Interior, Adaptive Reuse, Steel Frame, Urban Apartment, Spatial Framing, Modern Zen, Monochrome Design, Daylight Optimization, Concrete and Wood, Taipei
Production Technology: The project required precise engineering to integrate steel, concrete, and wood with seamless connections. A 1.5 cm steel frame was custom fabricated to be lightweight yet load bearing. Wall integration, anchoring systems, and surface junctions were resolved through prototyping and testing. The outcome is a structure that supports both aesthetic clarity and technical reliability within a minimalist framework.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was integrating ultra-slim 1.5 cm steel frames that are both visually light and structurally strong. Achieving seamless connections between materials metal, concrete and wood required extensive prototyping. The project also overcame challenges in optimizing daylight within a poorly lit 40 year old layout, requiring total spatial reconfiguration under government renovation regulations.
Research: This design is based on applied design research aiming to transform old apartment layouts for modern minimalist living. Qualitative research included spatial behavior studies and lighting simulations. Physical prototypes and material stress tests were conducted to refine the metal framework. The result is a structurally optimized and visually calm environment, which promotes both spatial clarity and emotional well being. The research contributes to adaptive reuse practices in urban housing design.
Inspiration: Inspired by the Japanese concept of Ma, this project explores the balance between structure, emptiness, and light. Natural light becomes a compositional element, casting shifting shadows across raw concrete and warm wood. A 1.5 cm metal frame defines spatial boundaries without walls, while material transitions emphasize quiet beauty. The result is a spatial sanctuary where simplicity supports reflection and everyday rituals.
Project Duration: The project began in November 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan, and was completed in July 2024 after eight months of structural redesign and interior construction.
Operation Flow: Residents move freely through the open plan living, kitchen, and reading areas. The space naturally guides the user through light, texture, and material transitions. Custom built elements such as the metal frames and furniture are positioned to define function zones without physical barriers, encouraging fluid, intuitive interaction.
Patents: Copyrights belong to CHT Architect and Partidesign Studio, 2024.
Team Members: Architect: Chien Hao Tseng
Creative Director: Tzu Yu Liu
Image Credits: Image #1: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #2: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #3: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #4: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #5: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.