The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie by Pao-Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronze in Indretning og Udstillingsdesign Competition Category.
BronzeIndretning· 2026
The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie
Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Indretning Category
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About The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie
The Hybrid Sanctuary er et kreativt boligstudie beliggende i New Taipei City, Taiwan. Interiøret dækker 85,8 kvadratmeter og forener et privat hjem med et professionelt arbejdsrum. En multifunktionel køkkenø fungerer både som spiseflade og som arbejdsstation til materialeudvælgelse. Et traditionelt forfædrealter er integreret i den minimalistiske arkitektur. Buede former og mineralske belægninger blødgør de store bjælker og søjler, og bånd af rustfrit stål indlejret i gulvet giver stemningsbelysning. Et intelligent belysningssystem justerer farvetemperaturen efter hver aktivitet.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Bronze
The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. The Hybrid Sanctuary Kreativt Boligstudie tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project integrates professional work requirements and personal residence within a fluid environment. a multifunctional island serves as both a dining area and a material selection workstation. Notably, a traditional ancestral altar is integrated into the minimalist architectural language, demonstrating that traditional rituals can be incorporated into modern design without visual compromise.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total indoor area of this project is 85.8 square meters. The spatial layout comprises a multifunctional living room integrated with a workspace, one bathroom, a master bedroom, a walk-in closet, a secondary bedroom, an independent kitchen, and a work balcony. A key technical feature is the implementation of an electronic access control system, which strategically and securely separates the professional work domain from the private residential areas.
- Tags
- Interior Design, Multifunctional Space, Minimalist, Home Office, Residential, Altar Integration, Natural Textures, Spatial Flow, Hybrid Sanctuary
- Production Technology
- Large beams and columns are softened using curved architectural forms and mineral coatings. A technical feature involves curved stainless steel strips embedded in the floor for ambient illumination. Furthermore, a smart lighting system adjusts color temperatures to suit the specific demands of this multifunctional space.
- Design Challenge
- The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist architectural forms successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
- Research
- The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures stone, wood veneer and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist monoline architecture successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
- Inspiration
- The design focuses on the use of authentic textures and layered lighting to create a quiet environment. The intent was to develop a space that balances structural forms with neutral tones and natural finishes, fostering a sense of order and calm through the rhythmic interplay of light and material.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2025 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was successfully completed in January 2026.
- Operation Flow
- The space operates on a dual-axis of professional and personal life. The central kitchen island transforms fluidly from a casual dining surface into a professional material-selection workstation for client meetings. The traditional altar is seamlessly integrated into the minimalist architecture, allowing daily personal rituals to occur naturally without disrupting the modern aesthetic flow. Lighting adapts to these shifts, transitioning from bright task lighting to soft ambient glows.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Yuan Pei Interior Design, 2026.
- Image Credits
- Yuanpei interior DecorationCo., Ltd.
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