Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl by Ming Fa Chen

Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl by Ming Fa Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Enteryè Competition Category.

BwonzEnteryè· 2026

Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl

by Ming Fa Chen

Client: Luo Jiao Design

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Enteryè Category

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The Design

About Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl

Pure Serenity se yon konsepsyon enteryè rezidansyèl pou yon kay 42 ane ki gen nivo divize nan Taichung, Taiwan. Yo mete espas vid ant nivo yo pou kreye kontinwite vizyèl ak pou sipòte entèraksyon ant manm fanmi yo. Ouvèti fenèt sikilè ak pòtay lalin fè referans ak achitekti jaden Suzhou epi yo ankadre vi sou lanati. Yon patyo sikilè pote limyè solèy ak lè fre anndan enteryè a. Yon mi liv konekte eskalye a ak yon sal jwèt sou mezanin. Yo konsève fenèt an asye orijinal yo ak twati a, epi yo itilize penti ak teksti beton, terrazzo ak mozayik rekipere.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Pure Serenity Konsepsyon Enteryè Rezidansyèl satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This 42 year old residence features a complex split level layout, with three floors at the front and four at the back. The design breaks traditional isolation by inserting voids that visually connect levels, creating a transparent vertical space that enhances family interaction and emotional bonds. It fuses traditional and modern design, integrating local culture and Chinese garden elements into a richly layered and immersive spatial experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: This three-story home features a complex split level layout with front and rear height difference. The site area is approximately 165 square meters, and the total interior floor area is about 330 square meters. Key design includes a circular patio, mezzanine playroom, and study room. Furniture and storage are integrated, with customized cabinetry, a quartz kitchen countertop, and non-toxic finishes applied throughout.
Tags: Residential Design, Split Level House, Taiwanese Retro, Circular Patio, Pop Art Inspiration, Family Interaction, Vertical Openness, Zen Aesthetics, Reclaimed Materials
Production Technology: The project preserves original steel windows and roof to reduce construction waste. Custom elements such as the slide, mezzanine, and stair handrails use untreated wood and plywood to avoid overprocessing and chemical finishes. Concrete-textured paint, terrazzo, and reclaimed vintage tiles were used for tactile layering and to retain memory of the past while minimizing environmental impact.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was turning the split-level layout’s limitations into assets. Maintaining structural integrity while creating vertical openness required careful coordination. Balancing traditional aesthetics with modern family use and incorporating nostalgic materials without overdecorating demanded both technical precision and cultural sensitivity.
Research: This project used qualitative design research to explore family interaction in vertical homes. Objectives focused on spatial fluidity and emotional connectivity. Through site analysis, user interviews, and observational studies, the team identified key needs for openness and privacy. The resulting design improves light, interaction, and functions designed with children in mind, impacting daily life and enhancing domestic health and happiness.
Inspiration: The design returns to nature while paying tribute to Wang Da Hong and Tadao Ando. Circular elements: window holes and moon gates inspired by Suzhou gardens, frame natural views and echo the Zen of sunrise and sunset. Materials such as concrete textured paint and discontinued terrazzo tiles evoke local memory. Pop art from the 1960s inspires geometric forms in the dining space, blending retro Taiwanese textures with bold visual contrasts.
Project Duration: The project began in July 2022 in Taichung, Taiwan, and was completed in April 2023. Design development, construction coordination, and supervision at the construction site were carried out by LUO JIAO DESIGN throughout the process.
Operation Flow: The open plan design and transparent staircase enhance interaction between floors. A book wall connects to the playroom, turning the stairway into a reading zone. The patio brings light and air, creating a shifting natural scene. Spaces like the study and rooftop play area support modern family needs, offering zones for privacy, work, play, and togetherness.