Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl by Ting-Ying Ho is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Fè in Enteryè Competition Category.
FèEnteryè· 2026
Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl
by Ting-Ying Ho
Client: Zhu-Mi Interior Design
A' Design Award Fè Winner in Enteryè Category
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #174621The Design
About Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl
Cat Waltz se yon konsepsyon enteryè rezidansyèl pou yon apatman 99.1 mèt kare ke yon koup ak chat yo ap pataje. Plan orijinal la ki te gen de chanm plis youn te retravay pou vin de chanm, sa ki libere yon pyès kòm yon sal jwèt ouvè pou chat la, ki konekte ak chanm prensipal la atravè yon pasaj an fòm ak yon ti pòt sekirite. Koub yo bay kay la fòm li, epi yon gwo poutrèl estriktirèl entegre nan yon mi televizyon ki pliye. Yon antre koulè jòn bè itilize kawo ak modèl ki fèt ak planche laminen pou respekte kòd konstriksyon yo. Kouch pwoteksyon ki pa toksik ak travay bwa ki gen nivo fòmaldeid ki ba sipòte yon enteryè ki an sante.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Fè
Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl se yon ganyan A' Design Award Fè, yon rekonesans ki gen prestij yo bay bon design ki satisfè egzijans pwofesyonèl ak endistriyèl yo atann de kreyasyon ki byen fèt. Ganyan Fè yo montre gwo konpetans, espesyalizasyon wo, konpreyansyon ekspè ak kapasite kreyatif kreyatè yo. Yo atann Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl pou se yon kreyasyon anpil moun estime, admire e renmen ki pratik e inovatè. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Fè entegre pi bon pratik sektè a e li gen karakteristik teknik konpetan ki lye ak konnesans pratik ak talan. Yo respekte Cat Waltz Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl pou jèntan li e li fèt pou bay amelyorasyon kalite lavi ki ede fè mond lan vin yon pi bon kote.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The home's highlight is a 'secret cat passage,' where a removed room makes way for feline activity, with an arched doorway leading to the master bedroom and an extra hatch for safety. Curves define the design: a structural beam is softened into a fondant-like TV wall, while a butter-yellow entry with patterned tiles and playful art creates instant cheer. A circular skylight anchors family meals, and nightstands double as Bluetooth speakers with wireless charging. A transparent cabinet for Feng Shui adds balance. Flowing like a waltz, the residence is shaped by curves and circles.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The home measures 99.1 square meters. Originally configured as a 2 plus 1 bedroom, the layout was reworked into two bedrooms. One small room was removed to create an open cat playroom, which is linked to the master bedroom via a secret passage. The social area employs arcs to soften beams, while the open-plan living and dining areas share unobstructed views, establishing the communal zone as the core of family life. Bedrooms were enhanced with a daybed and sliding mirrored cabinets, combining Feng Shui considerations with additional storage.
- Tags
- Pet-Friendly Home, Curved Design, Light Tone, Non-Toxic Paints, Creamy Playful Style, Integrated Storage
- Production Technology
- The palette centers on soft cream, accented by butter yellow and bright dining chairs reflecting the wife's playful taste. PP board veneers the TV wall, concealed doors, and cat tunnel wall, chosen for its non-toxic, easy-to-clean quality. Wood-grain cabinetry in matching tones adds harmony, while specialty coatings and low-formaldehyde carpentry ensure a healthy environment. The entry's lively patterned tiles, though crafted from laminate flooring to meet accessibility codes, balance practicality with charm.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge came from the large structural beam. Traditional rectangular cabinetry would have emphasized its bulk and awkwardness. Instead, the designer dissolved the beam into the flowing television wall with curved folds, allowing light to cascade naturally along its arcs and easing its visual impact. A further challenge arose from the community's building code, which prohibited removing the entryway threshold tile. The solution was to substitute patterned tiles crafted from laminate flooring, overcoming construction restrictions while achieving refined aesthetics.
- Research
- Located in Guishan, Taoyuan, this project takes inspiration from the flowing rhythm of a waltz, using curves to integrate structure, circulation, and atmosphere. Life unfolds like music: the cat slipping through its arched passage, the couple sharing meals at a round table. The 2 plus 1 layout was reconfigured into two bedrooms, freeing one as a cat play area with a hidden link to the master bedroom. A large beam became a soft focal point in the curved TV wall, while playful butter-yellow walls, patterned tiles, a circular skylight, and tech-integrated nightstands enrich daily living.
- Inspiration
- The 99.1 square meters apartment in Guishan, Taoyuan, is home to a couple and their cat. The wife favors creamy hues and a touch of playful whimsy, while the husband gravitates toward gaming-inspired, clean-lined atmospheres. The designer interwove these preferences into a soft, rounded, and flowing domestic melody. The project's name derives from its imagery: like a waltz, curvilinear design allows people and pets to move fluidly throughout the home, where daily rhythms shift with the interactions between humans and animals.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in February 2024 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- After moving in, the couple often hosted friends, and the home was praised as a 'dream-like influencer residence.' Guests immediately sensed the freshness of non-toxic coatings and the luminous play of light and color. The vivid yet balanced palette left a strong impression, while the cat's passage and playroom gave it free rein as the star of the space. The owners' greatest joy came from friends' praise: 'This home is so comfortable, and it tells a story.' The project unites aesthetics with safe, joyful, pet-friendly living.
- Team Members
- Ting-Ying Ho
- Image Credits
- Zhu-Mi Interior Design
Sponsored
Explore Beyond Designers.org
Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.
More to Explore
Related Designs
Explore more award-winning designs from the same category, selected by merit.