Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hale Noho by Lo Fang Ming

Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hale Noho by Lo Fang Ming 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

Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hale Noho

by Lo Fang Ming

Client: Dreamer Interior Design

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hale Noho

He wahi noho kūloko pālua ʻo Belle Epoque e kū ana ma kapa o kekahi muliwai ma Taiwan. Ua wehe ʻia ka papahana lōʻihi a haiki me nā puka moe a kū pololei a me nā kaupaku aniani, e hoʻolōʻihi ana i nā laina o ka wahi a e hoʻonui ana i ka manaʻo o ke kiʻekiʻe. Hahai nā kikoʻī hoʻonaninani i nā mana kūkulu hale ʻItalia a Palani, a hoʻohui ka pale waihoʻoluʻu palupalu i ka nani noʻeau. Hūnā ʻia nā ʻōnaehana kukui akamai a me ka ea hoʻomaʻalili i loko o nā alo laina. Ma ka papahele ʻelua, lilo kekahi ala hele ākea ma waena o nā lumi moe ʻelua i hale kiʻiʻoniʻoni ma luna kekahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko 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 Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko 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 Belle Epoque Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko 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: This project highlights a feminine artistic perspective and features a waterfront landscape. The open public spaces, partial open areas, mirror ceiling, and extended decorative lines reflect the aesthetic influences of Italian and French architecture. The mirror effect creates a sense of height and luxury reminiscent of a palace, breaking through physical limitations to foster an opulent atmosphere.
Dimensions & Packaging: In terms of lighting, the traditional main light concept has been abandoned. Instead, adjustable sectional lighting technology is used to optimize brightness precisely.
Tags: Dreamer Interior Design, Taiwan, Residential, Duplex, Marie Laurencin
Production Technology: The designer employs horizontal and vertical openings, along with mirror reflection effects, to create an endless sense of linearity. Towering images are integrated into the design, redefining the apartment's height limits. Whether in the study, living room, or dining area, residents can enjoy picturesque views of the riverbank. Hidden within the facades are smart lighting and air conditioning systems, which enhance natural colors and replicate the gentle river breeze. On the second floor, two bedrooms are positioned on either side of an open corridor that doubles as an overhead cinema, while also providing privacy for the mother and child.
Design Challenge: Because of the long and narrow space, it is first necessary to reshape each area to ensure proper proportion and privacy. At the same time, the issue of single and fragmented lighting surfaces must also be addressed. Additionally, how to seamlessly incorporate the aesthetic cultures of France, Italy, and other countries into nature and daily life using modern intelligent technology is also the biggest challenge of this project.
Research: The public area, with its open horizontal and vertical design and mirrored reflection effect, extends the linearity infinitely. It incorporates the towering features of Gothic architecture, redefines the boundaries of the residence, and offers a broad waterfront view for the entire home. The smart lighting and air conditioning systems are concealed within the linear display structure, enhancing the visibility of colors and perfectly mimicking the natural breeze's flow.
Inspiration: The duplex apartment on the left bank of the river evokes the atmosphere of Paris's Left Bank during the Belle Epoque, a time celebrated for its integration of technology, art, and culture, reflecting a free and romantic lifestyle. It draws inspiration from Marie Laurencin's artwork ,Les Biches, using its soft color palette and artistic elegance for decoration. Elements of Gothic architecture reminiscent of Milan Cathedral lend an air of elegance and grandeur.
Project Duration: The project finished in 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Taking the living room area as the heart of daily life. The kitchen island and elongated dining table serve as welcoming focal points, reflected seamlessly through mirrors that amplify the sense of space and height. An overhead cinema enriches the design with a luxurious, private atmosphere. The bedrooms on either side are fully equipped with private living areas, bathrooms, and dressing rooms. The master suite features a starry sky ceiling projection, creating a night sky scene.