Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho by Jian You Jhe

Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho by Jian You Jhe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho

by Jian You Jhe

Client: Archiform Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho

He hoahoa o roto mō te kāinga noho a Elegant Serenity i te Tāone o Taipei, Taiwan, e 1,025.68 pūtahi tapawhā te rahi. E whai ana te whakatakotoranga i ngā mahi o ia rā, ā, ka rere mai i ngā wāhi tūmatanui ki ngā wāhi tūmataiti. Ko tētahi tuanui porowhita whakaata te taumau ā-kanohi, e whakaata ana i te noho o ia rā i raro. I whakamaua te tuanui ki tētahi anga konganuku motuhake me tētahi pūnaha whakairi kia mau ai te papatahi me te pūmau. I te wāhi kai, ka hono tētahi moutere kōhatu pōuri, tētahi waewae konganuku porotakaroa me tētahi papa tēpu mapere hei hanganga whakairo kotahi. Mā te māramatanga, te kakano me te ōwehenga e mauria mai ai te mahana ki tēnei kāinga āta noho, māhorahora hoki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Elegant Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project centers around a mirrored circular ceiling feature, reflecting everyday rituals while evoking a sense of stillness and spatial rhythm. In the dining area, a geometric interplay of materials connects the dark stone island, cylindrical metal leg, and marble tabletop into a cohesive sculptural composition. The design balances minimalism with warmth, using light, texture, and proportion to craft a home that feels both grounded and elevated in its quiet elegance.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1,025.68 square feet
Tags: Contemporary Interior, Mirrored Ceiling, Spatial Psychology, Material Contrast, Minimal Luxury, Urban Residence, Emotional Space, Modern Living, Geometric Design, Interior Atmosphere
Production Technology: The project was realized through on-site fabrication, integrating varied materials with precision. The mirrored ceiling was mounted via a custom metal frame and suspension system to ensure flatness and stability. The dining table and metal column connection required repeated on-site adjustments for structural safety and seamless alignment.
Design Challenge: The key challenge was transforming the abstract idea of gaze into spatial form while balancing structure and emotion. The mirrored ceiling required precision in weight, reflection, and alignment. Material transitions also demanded detailed coordination. Achieving warmth within a minimalist design remained a constant creative task.
Research: This project draws from a lifestyle observation study exploring how urban residents seek comfort under high-pressure routines. Through interviews and spatial behavior analysis, it was found that users value ritual, calm, and coherence. These insights informed a design strategy using mirrored ceilings, material contrast, and intuitive flow to enhance emotional well-being in daily life.
Inspiration: Inspired by spatial psychology and geometric symbolism, the mirrored circular ceiling serves as both a visual anchor and a metaphor for connection and reflection. Through geometric order and material contrast, the design responds to the need for calm within urban life, guiding perception through light, rhythm, and proportion to shape a residence of emotional and aesthetic clarity.
Project Duration: Taipei City, Taiwan
Operation Flow: The spatial layout follows daily routines, flowing smoothly from public to private areas. The mirrored ceiling adds visual interaction, while light, texture, and zoning create a calm, immersive environment that intuitively supports everyday living.
Team Members: Jian You Jhe