Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho by Xianhui Huang

Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho by Xianhui Huang 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

Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho

by Xianhui Huang

Client: Archarea Interior Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare Noho

Ko Animitta he hoahoa rōpū whare noho kei Taichung, Taiwan, e kapi ana i te horahanga papa e 248 mita pūrua. Kua whakakapia ngā ārai pūmau ki tētahi pou hanganga matua e mahi ana hei tuaka mokowā, ā, e whakariterite ana i tētahi ara hurihanga porotaka. Ka tautuhia ngā mahi mā ngā whakatakotoranga taonga whare, ā, mā tētahi pakitara toi hurihuri e taea ai ngā wāhi te huri i waenga i te āhua tuwhera me te āhua noho puni. Ko ngā papa konganuku kōpeka, ngā whakaotinga mā me te papa rākau totoka ānau e tautoko ana i te āhua o te rere. Kua waiho kia kitea ngā huānga ārai rū whenua hauroki hei āhuatanga āhuahanga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare 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 Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare 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 Animitta Hoahoa Rōpū Whare 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 design abandons fixed partitions in favor of a decentralized landscape where every zone holds its own character. A central structural column serves as the spatial axis, organizing a radial order of movement. Visual elements such as structural features, rotating art walls, and furniture arrangements transform solid boundaries into fluid interfaces. Saturated orange serves as a gallery like visual tone, creating a strong contrast with the blue based artworks and ensuring spatial stability.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers a total site area of 248 square meters.
Tags: Luxury Residence, Interior Design Taiwan, Open Plan Layout, Geometric Structures, Designer Furniture, Curated Furniture, Art Integrated Space, Kinetic Interior, Animitta
Production Technology: To manifest dynamic boundaries, the project employs folded metal panels and white finishes to mimic organic geometric diffusion. The exposed ceiling exhibits a raw structural aesthetic, contrasting with the precision of metal craftsmanship. Curvilinear solid wood flooring reinforces the language of flow. With structural engineer verification, diagonal seismic elements are intentionally left exposed, transforming a hidden structural necessity into a distinctive geometric aesthetic.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing privacy within an open framework. The master bathroom uses half height walls and mirrors to create psychological enclosure through visual reflection. Achieving the precision of the folded metal panels required manual calibration piece by piece after initial attempts failed. Furthermore, exposing the seismic structure required rigorous safety verification to transform a concealed building element into a powerful geometric symbol of resilience.
Research: This project offers a highly flexible and sustainable model for high density urban housing. By maintaining the original structural framework and maximizing natural daylight, material consumption and energy demand are significantly reduced. The research focuses on how deconstructing traditional boundaries can foster psychological freedom while remaining environmentally conscious. Choosing durable classic furniture translates aesthetic needs into a sustainable practice for future living.
Inspiration: Animitta translates a profound philosophical concept into a tangible spatial identity system. This project reimagines traditional residential models for a client with a background in art and wine appreciation. By deconstructing conventional boundaries, the design redefines spatial elements as communicative symbols. The goal is to transform abstract ideas into a distinct, freely flowing residential brand that offers a visionary lifestyle proposition for contemporary urban living.
Project Duration: The project is located in Taichung, Taiwan and was completed in May 2023 after one year of work.
Operation Flow: Circulation follows a continuous loop anchored by a central column. Functions are defined by curatorial furniture, allowing behavioral scenarios to generate boundaries. A rotating art wall enables public and private areas to shift between open and secluded states. Lighting strategy prioritizes natural daylight to articulate volume. While the layout is extremely open, a guest suite for the elderly parent is discreetly enclosed to ensure a balance between openness and human centered privacy.