Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli by Pai Mo Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Callitic Tlacauhtli ihuan Tlanextilizpan Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
TepoztliCallitic· 2026
Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli
by Pai Mo Chang
Client: HC Design
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Callitic Category
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The Design
About Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli
Salute to the S ce calihtic tlachihchiualiztli ipan ce caltlatlapantli ica 78 metros cuadrados, ca ompa Taipei, Taiwan, omochihchiuh inpampa ce cencalli ica eyin tlacah. In tlatecpanaliztli oquiselili itlanemililiz Philippe Starck, ihuan quinamiqui in tlen zan tepitzin ihuan in tlen miec, in tlanextli ihuan in tlayohualli. Ce huey tlanextli tlacpac amo melahuac ic tlachihchiuhtli, tlen omochiuh ica lentes concavos ihuan convexos motlapatlah, mopatla itlapal icpac in campa tlacualo. Ce icpalli tlaaquilli tlen quiyahualoa in tlacualmesa quinmaca oc miec canin motlaliah in tlacah ihcuac mocentiliah. Nohuiyan omotequitilti tlapalli ihuan huapaltin ica Low VOC certificación, ihuan tlanextli LED.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli
Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Salute to the S Calihtic Tlachihchiualiztli ipan Caltlatlapantli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- Spanning 78 square meters, this project presents an inventive residential typology, inspired by Philippe Starck’s notable works and his design philosophy. Designed with the occupants’ lifestyle in mind, the interior planning explores the undertones of Starck’s design contexts, aiming to provide the occupants not only a well-equipped apartment, but also a state-of-the-art way of living.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Construction area 78 square meter.
- Tags
- Modern design, subversive design, creative, contemporary design
- Production Technology
- The giant, mirror-shaped, irregular ceiling light pays homage to Starck’s masterpiece, which works on the interplay between concave and convex lenses. While the light color shifts, a splendid, surreal atmosphere imbues the dining area. The built-in banquette maximizes seating around the island, encouraging intimate gatherings and creating a tasteful lifestyle with a sense of occasion.
- Design Challenge
- Complemented by soft furnishings, a white-based, well-structured, and linear-layered backdrop frames the view of the surrounding greenery. A lumpy red carpet that can be moved adds a playful vibrancy to the sunlit and minimal living area. The main wall stretches in an elongated arc, leading a slithering transition toward the dining section.
- Research
- To comply with sustainable consciousness, only eco-friendly materials were applied during the construction. For example, both the paint and carpentry boards are low VOC and GREENGUARD certified. Lighting fixtures are assembled with LED devices to efficiently save energy.
- Inspiration
- Through a serial arrangement of Starck’s iconic signatures, the space is full of a tapestry of contrasts. Clean-lined, contrasting and subversive design elements establish a spatial narrative that feels both simple and sensual, echoing the essence of modern artistry. Backlit indirect lighting accentuates layers of dynamic streamlines, unveiling a sense of fluid movement. Living flows gently between the light and the dark, minimalism and maximalism, stillness and motion, enriching the family in a harmonious rhythm of artistry and innovation which is deeply connected to modern aesthetics.
- Project Duration
- Taipei city, Taiwan
- Operation Flow
- This apartment benefits from sweeping mountain views, embracing its natural surroundings for the family of three. At the entrance, a round-angled pillar demarcates the space into distinct areas, while the horn-shaped ceiling evokes Starck’s understated design motif. Along the pseudo-cement paneled pathway, the color palette transitions from pale hues to deep, multi-textured tone in the culinary section. While the overall ambiance varies, the dining area inherits the symbols of Starck with a theatrical twist.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to HC Design
- Team Members
- Pai-Mo Chang
- Image Credits
- DEFI Photography and Ming-Che Wu Photographer
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