Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh by Chia Min Ho - La Dolce Vita Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.
UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2026
Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh
by Chia Min Ho - La Dolce Vita Design
Client: La Dolce Vita
Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category
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About Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh
Teacsa an Leabhair: Air a dhealbhadh mar chùil-shàmhach 100 meatair ceàrnagach airson àrd-oifigeach san gnìomhachas teicneòlais, tha an dachaigh seo na taigh sealach airson ùine luachmhor a chur seachad còmhla ris an teaghlach air falbh bho chuideam beatha a' bhaile mhòir. Tha còmhdaichean ealanta neo-lìomhaidh air an cur air feadh an àite, le uachdaran a nì faileas air an cuingealachadh a dh'aona ghnothach gus brosnachadh lèirsinneach a lùghdachadh. Tha na raointean fosgailte airson còmhnaidh is bìdh a' brosnachadh ceangal, fhad 's a tha na seòmraichean prìobhaideach a' cuartachadh fois. Tha solais bhlàth ioma-fhillte agus toingean socair a' doimhneachadh a' bhlas de thèarmann, a' cruthachadh àite airson fìor fhois agus còmhradh sàmhach leis fhèin am measg saoghal luath.
The Recognition
About the Duais Umha A' Design Award
Tha Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Void of Serenity Prìomh Fhearann: Taigh-còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The client, a high pressure tech professional, sought a serene secondary home to escape urban stress. This 100 square meter retreat balances family interaction with personal comfort. A restrained material palette and minimized reflections soften the visual field and reduce noise. The open living and dining plan encourages connection, while secluded sleeping areas ensure deep rest. This home is designed as a sensory refuge, inviting reconnection, mindfulness and slow living.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Interior Area: 100 m². Ceiling Height: 3.0 m in the living area, 2.55 m in other public spaces, and 2.8 m in private areas. Layout features open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas with a study room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Walls and ceilings throughout are finished with Tacto, an Italian paint brand, creating a refined matte, suede-like texture.
- Tags
- Residence, Contemporary Minimalism, Matte Finish, Earthy Tones, Muted Palette, Refined Elegance
- Production Technology
- To create a lighter and more efficient lifestyle, we developed the Emotion First smart home system. Based on user observation, it integrates HVAC and lighting, with motion sensor corridor lights adding both function and mood. Night mode shifts to warm light, hearth-like mist, and optimal sleep temperature, cutting energy use by 15 percent. The study merges a bookshelf and folding bed to maximize space and keep flexibility for overnight guests.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge lay in shaping openness and flow within a compact footprint while deliberately avoiding reflective materials. The design aspired to evoke the ease of a private villa retreat, where calm and intimacy intertwine. Deep hues and matte textures were layered to convey quiet strength, while proportion and scale were finely tuned to transform potential heaviness into a cocoon-like sense of refuge, free from oppression yet rich in serenity.
- Research
- Stepping into this home feels as if time slows down. We began by observing daily life and conducting in-depth interviews, combining qualitative research to explore how materials, light, and form affect emotions. Matte, natural finishes were chosen to avoid glare, while warm lighting, a glowing hearth, and mist create a serene atmosphere. The design encourages mindfulness, reduces the need for frequent renovations, and turns the home into a sustainable refuge for body and mind.
- Inspiration
- Architecture holds life and a home preserves intimacy. Soft hues and matte textures quiet the senses, while earthy tones and minimalist design create warmth and calm. Inspired by Lao Tzu's wisdom, natural materials evoke the stillness of a forest, and soft lighting lets silence speak. As one moves through the space, light blooms like stardust. In the bedroom, beige apricot walls and muted grays cradle the mind, and a pendant light gently leads into restful sleep.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2024 and finished in August 2025 in Taichung.
- Operation Flow
- This home is designed to guide you through a calm journey. As you walk in, soft colors and matte textures quiet your mind. Natural wood and earthy plaster make you feel close to nature. Lights change gently as you move, like stars slowly lighting up the night sky. The bedroom wraps you in soft apricot and gray, helping you slow down and rest.
More than just a place to live, it's a peaceful sanctuary that nourishes the body and allows the senses to rest. We approach design as a quiet art, using a minimalist aesthetic to let the spirit breathe. - Team Members
- Chia Min Ho
Chia Yo Chen
Marine Mounier
Min Chien Hsu
Shi Yu Wang - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer lu chuyung, Moooten Studio, 2025
Image #2: Photographer lu chuyung, Moooten Studio, 2025
Image #3: Photographer lu chuyung, Moooten Studio, 2025
Image #4: Photographer lu chuyung, Moooten Studio, 2025
Image #5: Photographer lu chuyung, Moooten Studio, 2025
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