$Platinum Refraction Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho by Joe Hsieh$

Platinum Refraction Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho by Joe Hsieh 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

Platinum Refraction Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho

by Joe Hsieh

Client: The Creative 10 Design Studio

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Platinum Refraction Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Kāinga Noho

Ko Platinum Refraction he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi kāinga noho, e tata ana ki te 327 mita pūrua te rahi, kei Taipei, Taiwan. E tū ana te whare ki te taha o te Awa o Keelung, ā, ka whakamahia he whakatakotoranga tuwhera, nō reira ka whai wāhi tahi te rūma noho, te wāhi kai me te kīhini ki te māramatanga taiao me ngā tirohanga ki te awa. Mā tētahi ārai piana e wehe ai te wāhi, engari ka noho hāngongo tonu, ā, mā ngā tatau reti e tuwhera, e kati rānei te kīhini. Ka honoa ngā mata mā me ngā whakapaipai kōura ki te kōhatu, ki te konganuku kua paia ki te titanium, ki te hiako me te rākau. Mā ngā anga tuanui kōpiko e hono ai te whakamahau, te wāhi piana me te rūma noho.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Platinum Refraction 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 Platinum Refraction 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 Platinum Refraction 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: The distinctiveness lies in the consistent orchestration of the entire space. The designer avoids excessive layering within this residence. Instead, ceiling frameworks and curved geometries connect the foyer, piano area, and living room to maintain visual continuity. Each focal vignette and shelving element simultaneously serves display and spatial rhythm. In this way, luxury is translated into an orderly environment suited for everyday living rather than remaining a purely stylistic expression.
Dimensions & Packaging: A residential interior space spanning approximately 327 square meters.
Tags: THE CREATIVE 10 DESIGN STUDIO, Interior Design Taiwan, Luxury Residence, Modern French Aesthetic, Riverfront Penthouse, Open Plan Living, Luxury Stone Artistry, Bespoke Craftsmanship
Production Technology: The interior integrates contrasting materials, including premium stone, titanium plated metal, leather, and wood, through bespoke craftsmanship. A focal vignette between tv wall cabinetry incorporates marble offcuts polished into circular components combined with leather wrapping and titanium detailing. Stone applications extend natural patterns to reflect the exterior landscape into the room, while vein matching is emphasized across the master bath. Metal surfaces feature varying tones adjusted to lighting conditions to reveal subtle variations.
Design Challenge: Construction took place during the peak of the pandemic, which posed significant challenges in scheduling and labor coordination. Many vertical surfaces were composed of complex assemblies involving five or more different materials. This required high level coordination among trades, particularly in stone vein matching and metal edge detailing. Through comprehensive upfront planning and real time on site adjustments, the team ensured that construction quality and progress advanced in parallel.
Research: The design process focused on applying French classical elements without the heaviness of traditional moldings. Techniques such as segmentation, broken lines, and curved detailing were adopted to establish a layered visual rhythm while maintaining spatial fluidity. Each visual endpoint within the interior was treated as an indoor landscape, allowing interior depth to engage in a dialogue with the cityscape beyond the windows. This approach creates an experiential relationship and visual resonance.
Inspiration: Located along the Keelung River, this residence responds to expansive river views and the dynamic Taipei cityscape. The design avoids overt ornamentation, adopting a modern French vocabulary of white with subtle gold accents. Through precise control of proportion and material layering, visual focus is drawn to stone textures and metallic details. This approach allows the interior to strike a balance between elegance and composure, creating a refined atmosphere that echoes the premium landscape.
Project Duration: Located in Taipei, Taiwan, this project was completed over a period of fourteen months.
Operation Flow: Spatial planning maximizes the riverfront vista through an open plan layout. The living room, dining area, and kitchen share natural light and window views. A piano screen functions as a semi permeable interface while enabling flexible spatial division. The kitchen is equipped with sliding doors for seamless transitions between open and enclosed states to balance functionality and ventilation. Private areas are connected through a corridor that maintains flexibility between interaction and privacy.