Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen by Ai Ling Hsieh

Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Ruang Dalaman dan Pameran Competition Category.

GangsaDalaman· 2026

Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen

by Ai Ling Hsieh

Client: POC Design

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Dalaman Category

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The Design

About Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen

Layered Cohabitat ialah reka bentuk dalaman apartmen seluas 46 meter persegi yang direka untuk seorang penghuni dan seekor kucing. Susun atur ini memanfaatkan siling tinggi untuk berkembang secara menegak, mewujudkan aliran aras berpisah yang menghubungkan ruang-ruang terbuka. Anak tangga yang menaik membentuk dinding panjat untuk kucing dan bersambung dengan laluan pejalan yang melilit sebatang rasuk. Kabinet rendah dua tingkat di tepi tingkap menyediakan ruang simpanan dan tempat bersantai. Garisan bersih, ton kelabu kecoklatan lembut, cat mineral dan kayu membangkitkan suasana hutan yang tenang. Sebuah dinding pemisah telah dibuang untuk membawa cahaya siang dari arah timur ke ruang dalaman.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Layered Cohabitat Reka Bentuk Dalaman Apartmen memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Unlike the typical living form, this project provides an innovative solution that integrates everyday functionality while offering the cat an exclusive habitat without any sacrifice to the human's living experience. Exploring the new possibility and cohabitation within a compact space, the design aims for a flowy, effortless, and harmonious balance between the cat and the occupant. The master plan takes advantage of the high ceiling, expanding vertically to enhance movement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Construction area 46 square meter.
Tags: Eco-friendly, non-toxic material, compact space
Production Technology: By introducing varied vertical axes and conjoining open spaces, the design breaks away from a typical apartment layout, creating a split-level flow and spatial diversity. Backdrops are finished in mineral paint, offering a gentle, organic texture that pairs seamlessly with the cabinetry, open shelving, and pegboard wall system. Through the interplay of curves, clean lines, and cut-out form, this small-scale apartment transforms into a new living form where the cat and the human coexist in comfort.
Design Challenge: The apartment suffered from poor daylighting due to a partition wall blocking the east-facing orientation and the path of the rising sun. By removing the partition wall, the layout opens up, allowing the east-facing room to bring daylight into the interior spaces.
Research: All materials were applied with thoughtful consideration: LED lighting devices were used to save energy, and recycled-based paints were chosen for sustainability. Meanwhile, all materials were certified non-toxic and safe for both humans and animals. Durable surface materials were selected to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Inspiration: Spanning less than 50 square meters, the apartment is tailored for a single woman and a cat. Reimaging the notion of walking into a forest, the interior space is holistically structured with clean lines and soft taupe palettes, complemented by wood materials. Light, color, and the texture interweave to evoke a clam, relaxing, carefree woodland ambiance. Especially, the mirror at the entrance enhances the visual spaciousness through reflection.
Project Duration: Tainan City
Operation Flow: A two-tier low cabinet by the window provides not only storage but also a cozy lounging spot for both occupants. Ascending steps build up a climbing wall for the cat, linking to a walkway that wraps around a beam, allowing light and air to freely flow through the space. The open shelving paired with the floating walkway helps define spatial boundaries through a lightweight design, avoiding any sense of visual clutter.
Patents: Copyrights belong to POC Design
Team Members: Ai Ling Hsieh
Image Credits: Kane Liou Photography