The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho by Jian You Jhe

The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho by Jian You Jhe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2026

The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho

by Jian You Jhe

Client: Archiform Design

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho

ʻO The Silence of Light he hoʻolālā ʻikena o loko no kekahi hale noho he 66 mika kuea ma ke kūlanakauhale ʻo Taichung, Taiwan. Ua ākea ka hoʻonohonoho ʻana, no laila hiki i ka kuke ʻana, ka ʻai ʻana a me ka hoʻomaha ʻana ke kahe me ka ʻole o nā palena paʻakikī. Ua hui pū ʻia kahi papa waihoʻoluʻu hoʻokahi me ka piha haʻahaʻa me nā papa uhi titanium, nā ʻili ʻano pōhaku, ka papahele lāʻau mehana a me nā lole palupalu. Hoʻohana ʻia ka mālamalama kūlohelohe a me ka mālamalama hana ʻia i hoʻopapa ʻia no ka hōʻemi ʻana i ka hoʻohana ʻana i ka ikehu a no ka hana ʻana i kahi ʻano mālie. Kākoʻo nā laina maʻemaʻe, nā kihi i hoʻomaʻemaʻe ʻia a me nā hoʻololi pilikino ʻole i kahi ala noho ʻoi aku ka mālie a me ka noʻonoʻo pono.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā The Silence of Light Ka Hoʻolālā ʻIkena o Loko o ka Hale Noho i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project studies how light, texture and proportion shape a serene domestic environment. The designer arranges space with balance and precision, using natural materials and gentle illumination to define atmosphere. Boundaries between functions are softened, allowing daily life to move with quiet rhythm. The work reflects clarity, restraint and lasting simplicity.
Dimensions & Packaging: 66 square meters
Tags: minimalist design, sensory architecture, quiet luxury, natural materials, spatial serenity
Production Technology: The design is based on a low saturation monochromatic palette, paired with titanium coated panels, stone textured surfaces, warm wood flooring, and soft fabrics. Through material contrasts and nuanced light interplay, it evokes a serene atmosphere that resonates emotionally with users. The construction emphasizes clean lines, refined edges, and seamless transitions, delivering a quiet yet sophisticated spatial aesthetic.
Design Challenge: This project redefines residential luxury through restraint rather than excess. Its innovation lies in using light, materials, and spatial rhythm to evoke emotional perception instead of relying on bold visual gestures. Unlike typical homes that emphasize surface display, this space focuses on inner stillness, offering not just functionality, but a mindful experience that brings residents back to themselves.
Research: The project adopts durable, low maintenance materials such as titanium coated panels, engineered wood, and stone textured surfaces to extend lifecycle and reduce replacement waste. Lighting is designed with energy efficiency in mind, using layered natural and artificial sources to minimize consumption. Socially, the design fosters mental well being through calm spatial rhythms, encouraging a slower, more conscious way of living.
Inspiration: The core idea is to create a home that fosters inner stillness. Instead of visual spectacle, the design focuses on material depth, light restraint, and spatial flow, allowing residents to reconnect with themselves through a calm, sensory-driven environment.
Project Duration: Taichung City, Taiwan
Operation Flow: Form, materials, and layout are thoughtfully integrated to support a fluid lifestyle. The open plan design removes rigid boundaries, allowing daily activities such as cooking, dining, and relaxing to flow naturally. Material choices shape both the visual character and practical function. Wood flooring offers warmth underfoot, while titanium panels provide durability and visual depth. Every detail is designed to enhance comfort, clarity, and emotional ease for the user.
Patents: Archiform Design
Team Members: Jian You Jhe
Image Credits: Archiform Design