Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto by Pai Mo Chang

Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto by Pai Mo Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

RinoRoto Whare· 2026

Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto

by Pai Mo Chang

Client: HC Design

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto

Ko Salute to the S he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi whare noho e 78 mita pūrua te rahi, kei Taipei, Taiwan, ā, i whakamaheretia mō tētahi whānau tokotoru. I whakaaweahia te whakatakotoranga e te whakaaro hoahoa a Philippe Starck, ā, e whakataurite ana i te māhorahora me te whakanuinga, i te mārama me te pōuri. He rama tuanui nui, hanga rerekē, i hangaia ki runga i te tākaro a ngā arotahi kōpiko me ngā arotahi pupuhi, e huri ana ōna tae ki runga ake i te wāhi kai. He nohoanga roa kua hangaia ki te taha o te moutere e tāpiri ana i ngā nohoanga mō ngā huihuinga. I whakamahia ngā peita me ngā papa kua whakamanahia he iti te VOC, me ngā rama LED puta noa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto 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 Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto 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 Salute to the S Te Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho o Roto 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: Spanning 78 square meters, this project presents an inventive residential typology, inspired by Philippe Starck’s notable works and his design philosophy. Designed with the occupants’ lifestyle in mind, the interior planning explores the undertones of Starck’s design contexts, aiming to provide the occupants not only a well-equipped apartment, but also a state-of-the-art way of living.
Dimensions & Packaging: Construction area 78 square meter.
Tags: Modern design, subversive design, creative, contemporary design
Production Technology: The giant, mirror-shaped, irregular ceiling light pays homage to Starck’s masterpiece, which works on the interplay between concave and convex lenses. While the light color shifts, a splendid, surreal atmosphere imbues the dining area. The built-in banquette maximizes seating around the island, encouraging intimate gatherings and creating a tasteful lifestyle with a sense of occasion.
Design Challenge: Complemented by soft furnishings, a white-based, well-structured, and linear-layered backdrop frames the view of the surrounding greenery. A lumpy red carpet that can be moved adds a playful vibrancy to the sunlit and minimal living area. The main wall stretches in an elongated arc, leading a slithering transition toward the dining section.
Research: To comply with sustainable consciousness, only eco-friendly materials were applied during the construction. For example, both the paint and carpentry boards are low VOC and GREENGUARD certified. Lighting fixtures are assembled with LED devices to efficiently save energy.
Inspiration: Through a serial arrangement of Starck’s iconic signatures, the space is full of a tapestry of contrasts. Clean-lined, contrasting and subversive design elements establish a spatial narrative that feels both simple and sensual, echoing the essence of modern artistry. Backlit indirect lighting accentuates layers of dynamic streamlines, unveiling a sense of fluid movement. Living flows gently between the light and the dark, minimalism and maximalism, stillness and motion, enriching the family in a harmonious rhythm of artistry and innovation which is deeply connected to modern aesthetics.
Project Duration: Taipei city, Taiwan
Operation Flow: This apartment benefits from sweeping mountain views, embracing its natural surroundings for the family of three. At the entrance, a round-angled pillar demarcates the space into distinct areas, while the horn-shaped ceiling evokes Starck’s understated design motif. Along the pseudo-cement paneled pathway, the color palette transitions from pale hues to deep, multi-textured tone in the culinary section. While the overall ambiance varies, the dining area inherits the symbols of Starck with a theatrical twist.
Patents: Copyrights belong to HC Design
Team Members: Pai-Mo Chang
Image Credits: DEFI Photography and Ming-Che Wu Photographer