Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi by Chou-Chun Kao

Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi by Chou-Chun Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi

by Chou-Chun Kao

Client: Siam Zhou Interior Design Ltd.

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi

Whispers of Light bụ nhazi ime ụlọ obibi maka apaatmenti nke square mita 129 na Taipei. E dobere ebe ozuzu mmadụ n'etiti ụlọ ahụ, ebe ọnụụlọ nzuzo dị n'aka ekpe na aka nri. Nhazi a na-ebelata mkpali n'etiti ndị ezinụlọ nwere usoro ọrụ kwa ụbọchị dị iche iche. Ụcha aja aja dị nro na ọcha, agba mineral, na osisi veneer na-emepụta mmetụta oyiyi dị n'usoro dị ka eserese mmiri (watercolor). E ji mbadamba mmadụ igwe na-egosipụta onyonyo kpuchie nnukwu mbudo nkwụsi ụlọ ahụ, akụkụ ya dịkwa gburugburu; ebe dị n'okpuru mbudo ahụ na-arụ ọrụ dị ka ụzọ ntughari (hallway).

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Whispers of Light Ọrụ Ime Ụlọ Obibi na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This case creates a defined living space that accommodates family members with different lifestyles. Public areas are centrally located, while private quarters are designated on the left and right, ensuring minimal disruption. The design beautifully incorporates the homeowner's passion for watercolor painting, featuring soft gray and white tones that play with light and shadow. This combination produces a layered, watercolor-like effect, infusing the home with a tranquil and artistic ambiance.
Dimensions & Packaging: This project involved the renovation of a newly built apartment with a total interior area of 129 square meters. The largest structural beam was incorporated into the layout, turning the space beneath it into a hallway that connects the entryway and multi-functional room, minimizing any sense of spatial oppression.
Tags: interiordesign, blending, lightandshadow, watercolor, connecting, livingdesign, dreamhome
Production Technology: The materials and elements used include mineral paint, metal fixtures, embossed glass, marble, floor tiles, sheer curtains, wood veneer, and titanium-coated metal panels. The design features rich mineral paint as a base, paired with natural stone incorporating green and gold elements, offering a distinct style compared to traditional black and white marble, while subtly enhancing the space's color palette. Additionally, the mineral paint is applied to the headboard wall in the master bedroom, using three shades to create a watercolor-like gradient effect.
Design Challenge: This project involved merging two independent spaces to create a more spacious layout, but it faced challenges due to the presence of a large beam. The designer cleverly chose to conceal the beam within the circulation path, allowing for a visual extension between the living room and dining area. To avoid creating a sense of oppression from the beam, the designer applied rounded R-corner treatments and covered the beam with mirrored metal panels. This approach not only enhances the spatial extension but also minimizes the beam's presence.
Research: This project renovates a newly built space by merging two units and rethinking the layout. Public areas form a central hub, connecting private quarters on each side, while the enlarged living room accommodates hosting without sacrificing privacy. To mitigate the impact of a large beam, decorative techniques and material variations create a layered, open feel. The shoe cabinet, divided into three units with embossed glass, allows natural light to flow while addressing feng shui concerns. This design balances function and aesthetics, enhancing connectivity and privacy.
Inspiration: Inspired by homeowner's love for watercolor, the design treats the space as a canvas, using warm gray and beige paints with wooden elements to achieve a watercolor effect. The delicate colors of watercolor create a dreamlike atmosphere, layering light and shadow to evoke depth. This enhances functionality while adding a natural rhythm to the home.Natural stone and green-gold accents add luxury, while light fixtures create reflections transform the space, blending modern aesthetics with warmth.
Project Duration: The project is located in the heart of Taipei City, an area known for its peaceful and cultural ambiance. The project was completed in two phases: the design phase from July to December 2022, and the construction phase from May to August 2023.
Operation Flow: The primary motivation behind this renovation was to create a space that allows family members to interact and share common areas while minimizing disruptions caused by differing lifestyle schedule. Additionally, considering the homeowner frequently hosts guests, the designer divided the kitchen into separate zones with both an inner and outer kitchen, and added a pass-through window with glass, making the cooking and dining process more seamless and interactive.