Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana by Ai Ling Hsieh

Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Habaka Anatiny ary Fampisehoana Competition Category.

VarahinaAnatiny· 2026

Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana

by Ai Ling Hsieh

Client: POC Design

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Anatiny Category

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The Design

About Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana

Layered Cohabitat dia atitrano trano fonenana 46 metatra toradroa novolavolaina ho an'ny mpipetraka iray sy saka iray. Ny fandaminana dia mampiasa ny valindrihana avo mba hanitarana mitsangana, ka mamorona fikorianan'ny toerana misy ambaratonga samihafa izay mampifandray ireo habaka misokatra. Ireo ambaratonga miakatra dia mamorona rindrina fianihana ho an'ny saka ary mifandray amin'ny lalantsara mihodidina ny sakamandimby. Lalimoara iva misy ambaratonga roa eo akaikin'ny varavarankely no manome toerana fitehirizana sy toerana fialan-tsasatra. Ny tsipika madio, ny loko taupe malefaka, ny loko mineraly ary ny hazo dia mampahatsiahy tontolo ala milamina. Nesorina ny rindrina fampisarahana mba hampidirana ny fahazavan'ny andro avy any atsinanana ao anatiny.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Layered Cohabitat Famolavolana Atitrano Trano Fonenana dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

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