Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli by Po Chuan Kao

Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli by Po Chuan Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Callitic Tlacauhtli ihuan Tlanextilizpan Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

BronseCallitic· 2025

Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli

by Po Chuan Kao

Client: ACG Design International

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Callitic Category

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The Design

About Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli

Cāctimani Tlatentli in cē calaquiyan chan tlachichihualiztli īpan cē 109 metro caxtoltetl chāntli īpan Taiwan. In chāntli quipiya ōme cochiyan, cē tlanēxtiloyan, cē tlacualoyan, cē tlacualchīhualoyan īhuān ōme temātiloyan. Cē tetl caltentli tlaxeloliztica tlachichīuhtli quiyancuīlia in tlanāhuatīliztli īntzalan calaquiyan, tlacualchīhualoyan īhuān tlacualoyan, quimopiyaliztica in tōnatiuh tlanēxtli in ihcuāc quixelōhua in tlālnepāntlah. In tepāntli mācpaltica tlachīchīuhtli īca cualli tepoztlapālli īpan cāctimani nextic tlapālli. In huēyi cochiyan cah īcuitlapan cē nextic tepāntli īhuān quipiya cē āhuiccayōtīlli āhuic ilhuicatl. Cē ōmpa nēhuiantic icpalpetlatl quimopiyaliztica in ohtli īca tlapoyāuhtiliztli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Quiet Boundary Calaquiyan Chan Tlachichihualiztli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project challenges the 'less is more' trend, focusing instead on creating a home that addresses the needs and desires of the occupants. The entrance area was restored first, and a sculptural stone door frame was added to redefine the relationship between the entrance, kitchen, and dining room. This maintains light while establishing clear circulation and separate spaces, creating a sense of calm. The master bedroom, hidden behind a gray wall, is bathed in natural light. A sloping ceiling adds an airy, vacation-like feel to the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site is a new apartment with a total area of 109 square meters, featuring 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen. In Taiwan's current housing market, kitchens are often positioned near the entrance, forming a circulation path with the rear balcony. Unlike traditional layouts where kitchens are placed at the back, this project positions the kitchen at the front, making the spatial flow between the entrance, kitchen, and dining room critical. Additionally, the two-way sofa in the living room can be staggered or stacked along the circulation route, ensuring both functional adaptability and spatial fluidity.
Tags: Dark tone, additive principle, spatial connection, calm atmosphere, natural lighting.
Production Technology: Materials: iron parts, titanium-plated baking paint, glass, imported mineral paint, imported tiles, imported wood flooring, marble, etc.
The gray base emphasizes modernity. Hand-colored with imported mineral paints, its unique rendering technique adds a sense of calm and elegance. Each wall is a work of art. The transitions between colors are natural and harmonious, providing the occupants with a serene yet subtle visual experience.
Design Challenge: The original layout was different from that commonly found in Taiwan. The entrance is connected to the dining room and kitchen, rather than the living room which is the centerpiece of family life. The designers needed to create a clear demarcation within the existing layout. Setting up a 'relay station' in the space balances the core. This approach achieves visual and functional continuity between functional areas, while maintaining openness and fluid circulation, resulting in an intuitive and aesthetically pleasing home.
Research: The project, 'Quiet Boundary,' represents a thoughtful approach to spatial demarcation. Using inverse thinking and subtle design, the designers created a home with depth and layering. In the dark modern aesthetic, spatial connections enhance the depth of field while emphasizing family interaction. The 'addition' principle redefines the entrance, kitchen, and dining area, maintaining order while allowing natural light to flow. In the master bedroom, a window-length sofa offers storage and a cozy sitting area, inviting residents to relax and enjoy the view.
Inspiration: The site is a new apartment. The overall design is based on the theme of calmness, to convey depth and privacy. The designers conveyed the core concept through inversion and subtlety in an attempt to create a design with depth and layers. In a dark modern space, the connections between areas create depth of field and position the function and role of 'home'. The project emphasizes the interaction and communication between family members and achieves a design that is both modern and fulfills the needs of family living.
Project Duration: The project finished in January 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The family is very satisfied with the perfect balance between openness and seclusion, especially the view of the mountains and rivers from the windows with the spacious interior. The two-way sofa allows for smooth circulation. On a psychological level, the different shades of gray make it more appealing and comfortable, thus achieving a stress-relieving effect.
Team Members: Po Chuan Kao
Image Credits: ACG Design International