Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman by Ai Ling Hsieh

Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Enteryè Competition Category.

BwonzEnteryè· 2026

Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman

by Ai Ling Hsieh

Client: POC Design

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Enteryè Category

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The Design

About Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman

Layered Cohabitat se yon enteryè apatman 46 mèt kare ki fèt pou yon sèl moun ak yon chat. Amenajman an sèvi ak plafon wo a pou l elaji nan sans vètikal, sa ki kreye yon sikilasyon sou plizyè nivo ki konekte espas ouvè yo. Mach eskalye k ap monte yo fòme yon mi pou chat la grenpe epi yo konekte ak yon pasrèl ki fè wonn yon poto travès. Yon meb ba de nivo bò fenèt la ofri espas pou sere bagay ak yon kote pou repoze. Liy pwòp, ton top dous, penti mineral ak bwa fè sonje yon anviwònman forè kalm. Yo te retire yon mi separasyon pou fè limyè solèy ki soti bò lès la antre nan enteryè a.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman 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 Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman 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. Layered Cohabitat Konsepsyon Enteryè Apatman 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: Unlike the typical living form, this project provides an innovative solution that integrates everyday functionality while offering the cat an exclusive habitat without any sacrifice to the human's living experience. Exploring the new possibility and cohabitation within a compact space, the design aims for a flowy, effortless, and harmonious balance between the cat and the occupant. The master plan takes advantage of the high ceiling, expanding vertically to enhance movement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Construction area 46 square meter.
Tags: Eco-friendly, non-toxic material, compact space
Production Technology: By introducing varied vertical axes and conjoining open spaces, the design breaks away from a typical apartment layout, creating a split-level flow and spatial diversity. Backdrops are finished in mineral paint, offering a gentle, organic texture that pairs seamlessly with the cabinetry, open shelving, and pegboard wall system. Through the interplay of curves, clean lines, and cut-out form, this small-scale apartment transforms into a new living form where the cat and the human coexist in comfort.
Design Challenge: The apartment suffered from poor daylighting due to a partition wall blocking the east-facing orientation and the path of the rising sun. By removing the partition wall, the layout opens up, allowing the east-facing room to bring daylight into the interior spaces.
Research: All materials were applied with thoughtful consideration: LED lighting devices were used to save energy, and recycled-based paints were chosen for sustainability. Meanwhile, all materials were certified non-toxic and safe for both humans and animals. Durable surface materials were selected to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Inspiration: Spanning less than 50 square meters, the apartment is tailored for a single woman and a cat. Reimaging the notion of walking into a forest, the interior space is holistically structured with clean lines and soft taupe palettes, complemented by wood materials. Light, color, and the texture interweave to evoke a clam, relaxing, carefree woodland ambiance. Especially, the mirror at the entrance enhances the visual spaciousness through reflection.
Project Duration: Tainan City
Operation Flow: A two-tier low cabinet by the window provides not only storage but also a cozy lounging spot for both occupants. Ascending steps build up a climbing wall for the cat, linking to a walkway that wraps around a beam, allowing light and air to freely flow through the space. The open shelving paired with the floating walkway helps define spatial boundaries through a lightweight design, avoiding any sense of visual clutter.
Patents: Copyrights belong to POC Design
Team Members: Ai Ling Hsieh
Image Credits: Kane Liou Photography