Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga by Wei Cheng Chen

Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga by Wei Cheng Chen 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

Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga

by Wei Cheng Chen

Client: Makoto Interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga

Ko Serenity he hoahoa rōpū o roto mō tētahi kāinga noho 107.7 mita pūrua i te tāone o Tainan, Taiwan. Ka takaia e ngā āhua tuanui kōpiko tētahi kurupae hanganga me ngā taputapu miihini, ka huri i ngā here hei ārahi mā te kanohi. Ka whakakotahihia ngā wāhi noho, wāhi kai, me te wāhi pānui ki roto i te mahere tuwhera kotahi, kia toro atu ai te māramatanga o te rā ki roto rawa i te kāinga. Ka whakaitihia te whakaata e te peita mā-kiwikiwi kōhatuhatu, ā, ka tāpiritia he kakano e te paninga raima hoahoanga ki te tuanui, me te mahana e ngā huānga rākau. Ka whakarōpūhia ngā wāhi penapena ki te pakitara pouaka whakaata i roto i ngā kāpata tāwhirin鑑 tārewa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga 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 Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga 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 Serenity Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Kāinga 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 project transforms fluid curves into functional elements. In the social area, rounded ceiling forms wrap beams and equipment, reinterpreting constraints as visual guides and creating upward, continuous flow. Living, dining, and reading areas remain open and connected, with storage concentrated at the TV wall and other elevations kept clean. Light tones carry daylight deep indoors, while the louvered bedroom window aligns with the bedhead, flexibly controlling light and comfort.
Dimensions & Packaging: The 107.7 m2 interior was reconfigured by integrating the study into the social area to expand the spatial scale. Circulation follows the idea of 'seeing the home's depth at a glance,' linking the reading zone, dining table, and living room in continuous visual relationships. Storage is concentrated along the TV wall, with cabinets suspended rather than grounded, preserving negative space below and enhancing lightness and visual flow.
Tags: Light Tones, Curved Elements, Open Plan, Structural Transformation, Modern Design
Production Technology: Matte gray-white paint forms the primary finish, reducing reflection and visual disturbance so that light appears soft and evenly distributed. Architectural concrete coating is applied to the ceiling, introducing a subtle, rugged texture to prevent the pale space from appearing overly smooth or lacking dimension. Wood elements are added selectively to flooring and partial furnishings, creating balance between cool restraint and warmth. Material selection throughout the residence prioritizes durability and ease of maintenance.
Design Challenge: In the high-rise residence, mechanical equipment and piping required a lowered ceiling, and a major structural beam in the social area could not be removed. The challenge was preserving openness without visual oppression. By wrapping the beam and using curved transitions, volumetric boundaries were reorganized, turning constraints into design language and softening the sense of mass while maintaining a light, open spatial experience.
Research: Located in the North District, Tainan City, the 107.7 m2 home centers on bodily comfort in every movement. Structural beams and the original three-bedroom layout were reinterpreted with flowing curves, using rounded ceiling forms to dissolve boundaries and create a sense of upward continuity. Gray-white matte finishes pair with concrete textures and warm wood grain for balance. An open plan draws daylight deep inside, embedding the reading area into the social zone. Suspended storage along the TV wall preserves lightness, allowing daily rhythms to unfold with ease.
Inspiration: The design begins with the idea of natural bodily support, feeling at ease while walking, pausing, or turning. The homeowners wanted a quiet, lasting comfort without excess decoration. Gray-white tones form the base, balanced by concrete-textured finishes and warm wood grain to avoid sterility. Curves flow across walls, ceilings, and transitions, softening boundaries like gentle pauses in daily life-subtle, necessary, and calming.
Project Duration: The project finished in April 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: After moving in, the homeowners most often mention the sense of 'ease.' Even with multiple activities-reading, watching a movie, preparing light meals, or resting at the dining table-sightlines remain connected without disturbance. Light and visual continuity form the home's primary rhythm, allowing everyday behaviors to unfold naturally rather than through deliberate arrangement, creating a calm, fluid, and comfortable living environment.
Team Members: WEI-CHENG CHEN
Image Credits: Makoto Interior Decoration Co., Ltd