The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-Kāinga by Pao-Chieh Chou

The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-Kāinga by Pao-Chieh Chou 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

The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-Kāinga

by Pao-Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-Kāinga

Ko Te Hybrid Sanctuary he taiwhanga auaha ā-kāinga kei New Taipei City, Taiwana. E 85.8 mita pūrua te rahi o roto, ā, ka hono tēnei i tētahi kāinga tūmataiti ki tētahi wāhi mahi ngaio. He moutere whāomoomo e mahi ana hei papa kai, hei tūranga mahi hoki mō te kōwhiri rauemi. Kua whakaurua tētahi ātea tapu tuku iho mō ngā tūpuna ki roto i te hoahoanga māmā noa. Mā ngā āhua kōpiko me ngā paninga kohuke e whakangāwari ngā kurupae me ngā pou nunui, ā, mā ngā rārangi konumaha whakauru ki te papa e hora te māramatanga āta ngāwari. Ka whakarite tētahi pūnaha rama atamai i te pāmahana tae kia hāngai ki ia mahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-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 The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-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 The Hybrid Sanctuary Taiwhanga Auaha ā-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: This project integrates professional work requirements and personal residence within a fluid environment. a multifunctional island serves as both a dining area and a material selection workstation. Notably, a traditional ancestral altar is integrated into the minimalist architectural language, demonstrating that traditional rituals can be incorporated into modern design without visual compromise.
Dimensions & Packaging: The total indoor area of this project is 85.8 square meters. The spatial layout comprises a multifunctional living room integrated with a workspace, one bathroom, a master bedroom, a walk-in closet, a secondary bedroom, an independent kitchen, and a work balcony. A key technical feature is the implementation of an electronic access control system, which strategically and securely separates the professional work domain from the private residential areas.
Tags: Interior Design, Multifunctional Space, Minimalist, Home Office, Residential, Altar Integration, Natural Textures, Spatial Flow, Hybrid Sanctuary
Production Technology: Large beams and columns are softened using curved architectural forms and mineral coatings. A technical feature involves curved stainless steel strips embedded in the floor for ambient illumination. Furthermore, a smart lighting system adjusts color temperatures to suit the specific demands of this multifunctional space.
Design Challenge: The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist architectural forms successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
Research: The research focused on the psychological and functional intersection of work, life, and traditional practice within a confined footprint. Methodology included spatial flow analysis and material tactile studies. We investigated how natural textures stone, wood veneer and layered lighting affect occupants' stress levels and productivity. The insight revealed that concealing functional complexity behind minimalist monoline architecture successfully fosters both professional focus and personal calm.
Inspiration: The design focuses on the use of authentic textures and layered lighting to create a quiet environment. The intent was to develop a space that balances structural forms with neutral tones and natural finishes, fostering a sense of order and calm through the rhythmic interplay of light and material.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was successfully completed in January 2026.
Operation Flow: The space operates on a dual-axis of professional and personal life. The central kitchen island transforms fluidly from a casual dining surface into a professional material-selection workstation for client meetings. The traditional altar is seamlessly integrated into the minimalist architecture, allowing daily personal rituals to occur naturally without disrupting the modern aesthetic flow. Lighting adapts to these shifts, transitioning from bright task lighting to soft ambient glows.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yuan Pei Interior Design, 2026.
Image Credits: Yuanpei interior DecorationCo., Ltd.