Hidden Elegance House Wāhi Noho by Shao Ming Wang and Chen Wei Mu

Hidden Elegance House Wāhi Noho by Shao Ming Wang and Chen Wei Mu 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

Hidden Elegance House Wāhi Noho

by Shao Ming Wang and Chen Wei Mu

Client: ZE Interior Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Hidden Elegance House Wāhi Noho

Hei whakatinana i te Huna Rangatira, ka karo tēnei kaupapa i te whakakākahu kanapa, ka tūhura kē i te taunekeneke o te ngako o ngā rauemi me te māramatanga. I roto i te whakatakotoranga tuwhera, ka hangaia e te rangimārie tōtika o te kōhatu rarahi me te rākau mahana tētahi wāhi marino e mau ana i te wairua o te kawa. Mā te whakamahi i ngā puare hau raina ngāwari me ngā rama kua whakauruhia ki roto, ka tutuki i te hoahoa he toronga whakapae whānui. Ko tēnei māmā kāore i te whakaheke, ka arotahi ki ngā ōwehenga tika me te ātaahua taketake, e whakaohooho ana i te wairua o tētahi rūma rangatira taumata teitei, ki reira ka whakatau te hinengaro e ngā tae rākau hōhonu me ngā tae mā-kiwikiwi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Hidden Elegance House Wāhi 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 Hidden Elegance House Wāhi 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 Hidden Elegance House Wāhi 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 space exudes an elegant Modern Humanistic temperament, showcasing a high-end aesthetic of "simplicity without reduction":
Horizontal Sensory Extension: Minimalist linear air vents and recessed light strips are used to stretch the space horizontally, widening the visual scale and presenting a grand, atmospheric domestic layout.
Serene Luxury: Eschewing exaggerated decoration, the design focuses on precise proportional control and the raw beauty of materials, creating a tranquil sense of luxury akin to a high-end executive hotel suite.
Harmonious Palette: With a foundation of steady deep wood tones and a white-grey palette, the design fosters a living environment that settles the mind.
Production Technology: 【Materiality & Craftsmanship: A Deep Dialogue of Textures】
The selection and splicing of materials serve as the soul of the project's refinement, layering depth through the contrast of warm and cold, rugged and delicate textures:

1.Flooring: Dark Brown Herringbone Wood: The floor employs a classic herringbone pattern. The deep wood grain presents a rich rhythm of light and shadow, injecting a strong sense of classical humanistic heritage and visual tension into the modern space.

2.Feature Wall: Veined Natural Marble: The main wall features marble with dramatic, flowing veins. Its natural patterns evoke the poetic beauty of an ink-wash landscape painting, serving as the visual anchor of the public area and elevating the overall ambiance.

3.Vertical Surfaces: Warm Wood Veneer & Hidden Design: Large-scale storage walls utilize fine-textured wood veneers combined with hidden door designs. This seamlessly camouflages storage functions, maintaining a clean and integrated vertical surface.

4.Details: Linear Lighting & Glossy Accents: LED linear light sources embedded in the ceiling and cabinetry grant the wood and stone rich shadows. In the dining area, glossy accent panels use reflections to add a sense of depth to the space.

This project is a realization of "Quality Living." Through the textures of natural materials and precise orchestration of light and shadow, the home is transformed into a humanistic sanctuary that cleanses the soul while balancing artistic beauty with functional living.
Inspiration: This project epitomizes the philosophy of "Hidden Elegance," moving away from flamboyant decor to explore the ultimate proportions of material essence and light. Through the fluid transition of textures, the designer harmonizes grand stone with warm timber within an open-plan layout, creating a serene modern sanctuary with a profound sense of ritual.
Project Duration: Completed in Taipei in October 2025