Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

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Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho

by Her Guang Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Client: Her Guang Interior Design CO.,Ltd.

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho

Ko Merry Individual Habitats he hoahoanga roto whare noho mō tētahi kāinga 136 mita tapawhā e noho tahi ana he tokorua. Ka wehea te mahere kia rua wāhanga toru mō te wāhi noho tahi, kotahi wāhanga toru mō te wāhi tūmataiti. E rua ngā rūma moe kei te taha marino, tuarā o te whare, ā, ka wehea rāua e tētahi rūma kākahu, ka tae atu hoki ki ēnei rūma e rua mā roto i tētahi ara whāiti, nā reira ka taea e ia tangata te haere atu, te haere mai, me te kore e whakararu i tērā atu. He tatau kōpaki kei te rūma ako e whakaahua ana i tētahi rūma karaehe mō te wā poto, hei whakamahi mō ngā hui waea. Ko te rama māmā me ngā tae rākau taiao e hanga ana i tētahi āhua marino, tau ana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Merry Individual Habitats Hoahoanga Roto Whare Noho mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Delving into the dynamics in mature couples' lives, the design embraces the notion of “friendly separation” or “marital separation”, maintaining a ratio of 2/3 shared space to 1/3 individual spaces. Within a single residence, it crafts two distinct and self-reliant lifestyles.
The exceptionally private working and sleeping areas cater to couples with differing routines and concurrent work-from-home setups, enabling them to relish their respective lifestyles.
Dimensions & Packaging: 136 Square meters
Tags: herguang、Individual、Habitats
Production Technology: For the bedrooms and the study, ideas of "room within a room" are applied to cater to the specific needs of each occupant. In the study, a folding door is integrated into the office partition for a temporarily independent glass room when one of them is having phone meetings. In the bedroom section, instead of a direct entry into each bedroom, there's an entrance into a hallway first. The bedrooms for the husband and the wife are on the left and right respectively, separated by a dressing room. This spatial arrangement ensures that individuals with different schedules can move in and out without disturbing one another.
Design Challenge: The locations of the study and the bedrooms have been switched, and the entrances of the bathrooms are reoriented to reconfigure the spatiality. With minimal changes, the design achieved significant functional adjustment. Areas for working and resting are situated in the well-lit front, while the private domains are both positioned at the rear, quieter and less likely to be disturbed by activities in the shared areas.

This skillfully redesigned layout avoided extensive demolition and reconstruction, and with less remodel waste, a refreshed and sustainable living environment has been created.
Research: Many societies with aging populations are addressing issues of happiness in old age. This is particularly relevant for couples approaching retirement and upcoming changes in life. Many people desire the freedom of independent living—the phenomenon of "reclaiming singleness." This project explores the concept of a third option, "living separately in the same household," which strikes a balance between "cohabitation" and "separation." Its aim is to design a space that respects each individual's lifestyle, free from being disturbed, fostering a more relaxed and healthier interpersonal relationships.
Inspiration: Taking cues from the homeowners' love for Japanese design, the entire space harmoniously incorporates light and natural wood tones to cultivate a fresh and tranquil ambiance.
The gracefully curved conclusion of the open cabinet, when observed from a specific angle, evokes the impression of a "giant black pillar." Additionally, the use of glass lattice doors at the entrance porch further elevates the feeling of an "inner-Machiya" setting.
Project Duration: Started on 07/06/2022
Posted on 08/07/2023
Operation Flow: Considering both homeowners work from home, the division of shared and individual spaces is determined by "usage time," with a ratio of 2/3 for shared areas, and a ratio of 1/3 for private domains.
Spaces with ample natural light are dedicated to shared areas that are frequently used, while private spaces are positioned in areas with less light, next to the quiet lanes at the back of the house.
Team Members: Hua Cheng
Hsiao-Li Lo
Yu-Bang Gao
Image Credits: Image : Photographer Hsiao Hsiung Liang Yen,2020.