Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob by Chen Yu Ching

Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob by Chen Yu Ching is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

ToojSab Hauv· 2025

Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob

by Chen Yu Ching

Client: Ching Jhih Interior Design

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob

Frames of Memory yog ib qhov kev tsim qauv sab hauv tsev nyob nyob rau hauv New Taipei City, Taiwan. Lub tsev muaj 100 square meters no muaj ib chav pw loj, ob chav pw me, ib chav nyob, ib thaj chaw noj mov uas siv tau ntau yam, ib chav ua noj thiab ob chav dej. Cov qauv North American neoclassical raug muab txhais dua tshiab kom haum rau lub tsev nyob niaj hnub Asian. Ib lub kaw qauv paneling 1 rau 4 tau tsim tshwj xeeb los ntawm foam boards uas tiv thaiv dej cua, tsim nyog rau tej thaj chaw huab cua tsaus nyoos. Ib lub foyer xim tsaus, ib qhov qhov rooj chav ua noj uas thawb tau, thiab qhov chaw khaws khoom siab ntev tas nrho pab txhawb kev ceev ntiag tug, kev kom meej thiab kev nyob so haum siab txhua hnub.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Frames Of Memory Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Nyob ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design stands out for its precise translation of North American neoclassical elements into a contemporary Asian living context. Balancing aesthetics with local sensibilities, it embraces the humid climate of Taiwan through material choices, respects the perspective of feng shui and carefully considers daily behavior, crafting a home where beauty, function, and cultural comfort truly align.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers an area of 100 square meters and includes one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Tags: Pure White Design, Light and Shadow, Neoclassical Aesthetics, Parisian Elegance, Minimalist Molding, Layered Spaces, Timeless Sophistication, Residential Architecture
Production Technology: This design was realized through precise on site measurement and meticulous proportion control. A 1 to 4 paneling system was custom built with moisture resistant foam boards, ideal for the climate of Taiwan. KD eco friendly PP boards ensure durability and low emissions. Every material and joint was carefully selected to balance aesthetics and longevity, while iterative modeling and close client collaboration shaped the design into a refined, livable space.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was translating North American neoclassical language into a compact Asian home without losing balance. Internally, it required reinterpreting historical aesthetics within modern daily life. Externally, humid climate, fire codes, and material of Taiwan limits demanded careful selections. Navigating between emotional memory, cultural beliefs, and technical constraints shaped a design both refined and deeply personal.
Research: The research explored spatial behavior and cultural memory, aiming to balance neoclassical beauty with daily function. Through interviews, site studies, and iterative modeling, data from client stories and environmental analysis guided the design. Reconstructing memories into proportions and materials, the process deepened cultural sensitivity. The result shapes emotional connections, influencing residential design and living experiences.
Inspiration: Inspired by fond memories of the client living in Canada, the design reimagines North American neoclassical charm through a modern, heartfelt lens. It reflects a longing for familiar proportions, comforting textures, and the quiet elegance of home. Guided by emotional connection and the desire to create a warm, enduring living space, the project celebrates both cultural heritage and everyday rituals.
Project Duration: The apartment design began in August 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was completed in January 2024.
Operation Flow: The design invites users into a gentle flow, where each step reveals thoughtful layers. Entering through a dark toned foyer, the retractable door glides smoothly shielding the kitchen while preserving openness. Full height built in storage quietly hides clutter and groceries, protecting the minimalist elegance of the space. Every interaction balances privacy, comfort, and a sense of belonging, carrying traces of distant memories from a life once lived beyond the sea.
Patents: Ching Jhih Interior Design
Team Members: Designer: Yu Ching Chen
Designer: Shan Ting Hou
Image Credits: Image #1: YioO Studio
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