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Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum by James Tu and Kang Sheng Tu

Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum by James Tu and Kang Sheng Tu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.


ArgentumInterior· 2026

Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum

by James Tu and Kang Sheng Tu

Client: James Tu Interiors

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum

Hortus Interior est ornamentum interius domicilii circiter quingentorum duodecim metrorum quadratorum Taipei in Taiuania siti. Dispositio geometriam spiralem turris sequitur, et formae curvatae in vestibulo, andronibus atque spatiis habitandi principalibus lineas visus ad xystum panoramicum extendunt. Vestibulum introitus supellectilem mobilem mensamque potoriam sculptilem continet, ut locus receptionis conventibus esse possit. Cenaculum in volumine cylindrico situm est cum quattuor ianuis arcuatis automatis e marmore Vulpis Argenteae, quae prospectus hortorum quasi tabulas circumscribunt. Conclave theanum in bibliothecam vel conclave receptionis converti potest.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Garden Within Ornamentum Interius Domesticum creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This project embodies the interior design of Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, a Taipei landmark of architectural prestige. Conceived around the essence of refined living, it transforms the residence into a sanctuary of sensorial elegance and spiritual elevation. Echoing the tower spiral form, the spatial rhythm unfolds through sculpted light and flowing composition. Exquisite materials and artisanal craftsmanship converge with precision, unveiling timeless grandeur and cultural resonance.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project is about 512 square meters.
Tags
LuxuryDesign, ModernLuxury, LuxuryInteriors, ContemporaryDesign, TimelessElegance, InteriorArtistry, DesignExcellence, RefinedLiving, ArchitecturalBeauty, SophisticatedSpaces
Production Technology
The interior unfolds from the tower elegant spiral geometry and cascading gardens, crafting a symphony of flowing lines and luminous depth. The foyer, corridors, and principal living spaces echo sculptural curvature, extending sight lines toward a panoramic terrace where light and landscape intertwine. Fluid contours define each moment, balancing grace and stillness, while crafted materials and soft radiance elevate daily movement into an artful journey through living space.
Design Challenge
This project transcends conventional luxury frameworks, weaving Eastern philosophy and vertical garden principles into living domains, cultivating an experience where dwelling becomes spiritual garden. Circulation flows with flexibility, privacy and sociality interweave, transforming daily life into artistic expression.
Research
The design shapes life around the refined rhythm of its inhabitants, where public and private realms hold distinct roles yet flow in harmony. The entrance becomes both reception and threshold, while dining, living, and tea spaces unfold as scenes of graceful sociability. Bedrooms and dressing suites embrace intimacy, with a figure eight bathroom revealing panoramic views. Movable furnishings and automated partitions refine transitions, distilling artistry and grace into modern luxury.
Inspiration
Rooted in the belief that the garden is an extension of the spirit, the design fuses Vincent Callebaut vision of vertical ecology with Tao Zhu Gong Eastern philosophy, shaping a contemporary residence of transcendent luxury. Public and private domains unfold in fluid continuity through adaptive furnishings and automated thresholds. Light, shadow, and greenery weave immersive narratives of serenity, allowing residents to dwell within a living sanctuary of art, nature, and spiritual elevation.
Project Duration
The project was finalized in March, 2023, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
The entrance foyer integrates movable furnishings and a sculptural bar counter, functioning as a social antechamber that accommodates events and direct supercar elevator access, embodying both flexibility and ceremonial grace. The gallery dining room unfolds within a cylindrical volume, where four arched automated doors in Silver Fox marble frame borrowed garden views, allowing space to drift through light, shadow, and greenery. The tea room, with adjustable faucets and extendable countertops, transforms with ease into a study or reception suite, balancing sociability and quiet refinement.
Patents
Copyrights belong to James Tu Interiors, 2026
Team Members
Designer: James Tu
Designer: Kang Sheng Tu
Image Credits
James Tu Interiors, 2026

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