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The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio by Pao-Chieh Chou

The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio by Pao-Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Unutarnjeg Prostora i Izložbi Competition Category.


BroncaInterijer· 2026

The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio

by Pao-Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Interijer Category

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The Design

About The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio

Hybrid Sanctuary je rezidencijalni kreativni studio smješten u gradu New Taipei na Tajvanu. Interijer se prostire na 85,8 četvornih metara i spaja privatni dom s profesionalnim radnim prostorom. Multifunkcionalni otok služi kao blagovaonska površina i kao radna stanica za odabir materijala. Tradicionalni oltar predaka integriran je u minimalističku arhitekturu. Zakrivljeni oblici i mineralni premazi ublažavaju velike grede i stupove, a trake od nehrđajućeg čelika ugrađene u pod pružaju ambijentalno osvjetljenje. Pametni sustav rasvjete prilagođava temperaturu boje svakoj aktivnosti.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. The Hybrid Sanctuary Rezidencijalni kreativni studio sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This project integrates professional work requirements and personal residence within a fluid environment. a multifunctional island serves as both a dining area and a material selection workstation. Notably, a traditional ancestral altar is integrated into the minimalist architectural language, demonstrating that traditional rituals can be incorporated into modern design without visual compromise.
Dimensions & Packaging
The total indoor area of this project is 85.8 square meters. The spatial layout comprises a multifunctional living room integrated with a workspace, one bathroom, a master bedroom, a walk-in closet, a secondary bedroom, an independent kitchen, and a work balcony. A key technical feature is the implementation of an electronic access control system, which strategically and securely separates the professional work domain from the private residential areas.
Tags
Interior Design, Multifunctional Space, Minimalist, Home Office, Residential, Altar Integration, Natural Textures, Spatial Flow, Hybrid Sanctuary
Production Technology
Large beams and columns are softened using curved architectural forms and mineral coatings. A technical feature involves curved stainless steel strips embedded in the floor for ambient illumination. Furthermore, a smart lighting system adjusts color temperatures to suit the specific demands of this multifunctional space.
Design Challenge
The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist architectural forms successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
Research
The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures stone, wood veneer and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist monoline architecture successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
Inspiration
The design focuses on the use of authentic textures and layered lighting to create a quiet environment. The intent was to develop a space that balances structural forms with neutral tones and natural finishes, fostering a sense of order and calm through the rhythmic interplay of light and material.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2025 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was successfully completed in January 2026.
Operation Flow
The space operates on a dual-axis of professional and personal life. The central kitchen island transforms fluidly from a casual dining surface into a professional material-selection workstation for client meetings. The traditional altar is seamlessly integrated into the minimalist architecture, allowing daily personal rituals to occur naturally without disrupting the modern aesthetic flow. Lighting adapts to these shifts, transitioning from bright task lighting to soft ambient glows.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Yuan Pei Interior Design, 2026.
Image Credits
Yuanpei interior DecorationCo., Ltd.

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