Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Yi Hsuan Lee

Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Yi Hsuan Lee 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

Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

by Yi Hsuan Lee

Client: Yan Design

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

5,209

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #182055

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

'S e dealbhadh taobh a-staigh còmhnaidh a th' ann am Prologue in Ink airson àros 132.2 meatairean ceàrnagach air an t-siathamh làr deug de thogalach àrd. Tha am pailead stèidhichte air fiodh-chòmhdach le tòn inc agus gràin nàdarra fhaicsinneach, còmhla ri clach, tiotanium, glainne agus leathar. Tha am balla-feart telebhisein a' cur clach ann an sreathan le comharran meatailt, fhad 's a tha balla an t-seòmair-sgrùdaidh a' ceangal sgeilpichean dorcha ri pannalan aotrom. Tha seòmar-sgrùdaidh fosgailte a' ceangal ris an t-seòmar-suidhe, a' cruthachadh aiseal leantainneach a tha a' ceangal raointean còmhnaidh, sgrùdaidh, ithe agus cidsin. Tha solais sreathach agus neo-dhìreach a' comharrachadh oirean agus a' maothachadh nan tònaichean dorcha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh 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 Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh 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 Prologue in Ink Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The home's personality is embodied in the TV feature wall and open study backdrop. The TV wall combines bold stone with titanium, glass, and leather, creating a layered, sleek facade. The study wall pairs dark display shelving with light panels, balancing rationality and curiosity. Linear lighting highlights edges, while a minimalist ceiling with grooves and negative space emphasizes the walls’ presence, giving the space refined order and dimensional focus.
Dimensions & Packaging: The 132.2 m2 16th-floor residence integrates social areas for fluid daily use. The open study connects to the living room, creating shared zones for work, reading, and interaction. Expanded kitchen storage and prep areas form a continuous axis linking living, study, dining, and kitchen spaces. The layout balances solitude and interaction, achieving both practical usability and visual refinement.
Tags: Dark Tone, Material Contrast, Open Study, Modern Design, Smart Home, Cool Tone, Eco-Friendly Materials
Production Technology: The palette centers on ink-toned wood veneer, preserving natural grain to reveal layered depth under reflected light. Stone, titanium, glass, and leather add material complexity, while selective warmer tones and bright finishes balance cooler hues. Linear and indirect lighting subtly defines boundaries, creating gentle grayscale transitions. The resulting interior feels composed, intellectual, and restrained, projecting refinement without coldness.
Design Challenge: Construction focused on precise interface integration and tolerance control. The TV wall demanded coordination of heavy stone, structural supports, and AV systems, balancing aesthetics, safety, and function. Study sliding cabinetry required meticulous hardware and panel alignment for a seamless façade. Flooring was corrected on-site to match the intended tone and texture, ensuring the ground plane reinforced the designed spatial atmosphere.
Research: The 132.2 m2 residence uses 'ink' as a thematic framework, combining deep wood, stone, metal, glass, and leather to filter visual noise and clarify spatial order. The living room integrates an open study for reading, work, and social interaction along a shared axis, while kitchen storage and prep are optimized. Linear lighting layers dark tones, balancing refinement and warmth. 'Ink' grounds the space, 'prologue' organizes it, and daily life becomes its expressive language.
Inspiration: 'Prologue in Ink,' a 132.2 m2 high-rise residence, uses 'ink' as a design foundation, guiding materials, light, and lines with disciplined order. Daylight illuminates deep wood veneer and stone textures forming the structural framework, while metal, glass, and leather provide refined accents. The design achieves composure and gravitas, creating a space that feels present and elegant without heaviness, balancing material richness with everyday livability.
Project Duration: The project finished in June 2023 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Occupants' feedback most clearly emphasizes flexibility. The ink-toned environment does not feel rigid or cold. Instead, through calibrated material warmth and layered light transitions, it overturns conventional perceptions of dark interiors. In daily life, the social area can shift between calm and lively states. Whether reading alone, hosting friends, or simply reclining on the sofa, the atmosphere adapts naturally. The space maintains quality and composure without feeling formal. It understands how to allow life to enter.
Team Members: Wei-Hsuan Chan
Image Credits: Yan Design