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12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign by Po Chuan Kao

12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign by Po Chuan Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Interiør- og utstillingsdesign Competition Category.


JernInteriør· 2026

12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign

by Po Chuan Kao

Client: ACG Design International

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Interiør Category

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The Design

About 12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign

12 Degrees er et boliginteriørdesign for en treromsleilighet i en mellomhøy til høy etasje. Takflatene stiger i to retninger og krysser hverandre, noe som skjuler bjelker og leder dagslyset dypere inn i rommet. De skrå flatene er satt i vinkler mellom 6 og 12 grader. TV-veggen heller i samme retning og bærer et peismotiv som varmer opp den kjølige fargepaletten. En øylignende planløsning definerer stue- og spisesonene samtidig som sirkulasjonen holdes åpen. Møbler i komposittstein og herdet glass kombinerer soliditet med transparens.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. 12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. 12 Degrees Boliginteriørdesign respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
'12 Degrees' features dual-directional ascending ceiling planes that intersect, concealing beams while directing daylight deeper into the space. The TV wall tilts in alignment, integrating a fireplace motif that warms the cool palette. The social area uses a dual-division 'island' layout, defining living and dining zones while preserving negative space. Engineered stone and tempered glass furnishings combine solidity with transparency, enhancing visual flow and spatial flexibility.
Dimensions & Packaging
The residence retains its original three-bedroom layout, with adjustments refining the master bedroom and dressing room for improved flow. Boundaries between social and private areas remain clear, and two guest rooms accommodate visitors. Subtle elevation changes and ceiling integration expand the horizontal scale of the social area, enhancing visual depth and supporting larger gatherings without altering the overall room count.
Tags
Sloped Planes, Angles, Open Plan, Island-Like Circulation, Modern Design, Eco-Friendly Materials
Production Technology
The social area is composed of silver-gray and soft white tones. Imported special paints, Italian tiles, and metal panels layer subtle gradations. Large floor tiles reduce joint lines, reinforcing spatial purity. In private area, the color palette shifts to deep graphite black. Low- saturation coatings envelop the master bedroom and dressing room, forming strong contrast. Light acts as a colorist-cool by day, warm at night.
Design Challenge
The challenge lay in enlarging the perceived scale of the social area without altering the layout, while integrating complex existing beams and ductwork. The sloped planes required precise control within 6 to 12 degrees, dynamic yet balanced. Even slight deviation would alter spatial perception. Repeated calibration at the junctions between ceiling and elevations ensured alignment between visual focus and lighting placement. Each adjustment sought equilibrium between order and tension.
Research
'12 Degrees' transforms angled ceilings into spatial syntax, guiding sightlines from social to private areas while integrating beams and ductwork. Dual-sided daylight and city views enhance openness. An island-like layout positions the sofa, kitchen island, and table as independent yet responsive elements. White sloped planes draw light inward, creating the sensation of moving aboard a vessel. Night lighting and fireplace glow trace contours, blending black and white rhythms.
Inspiration
Located on a mid-to-high floor with expansive views and abundant daylight, the residence sought transformation without overturning the existing layout. Titled '12 Degrees,' the project introduces slanted planes ranging from 6 to 12 degrees as visual catalysts within the space. The angle becomes more than a physical inclination; it represents a shift in perspective. When one is willing to tilt away from the established horizontal line, light and possibility begin to flow.
Project Duration
The project finished in Taiwan.
Operation Flow
The owner's most immediate impression is a sense of freedom. In the social area, the long table becomes the center of gatherings, seating easily adjusted while circulation remains unobstructed. In the private area, expansive sloped surfaces and floor-to-ceiling windows create a calm backdrop, with sightlines shifting alongside natural light. The space accommodates both lively social moments and quiet contemplation, like a flexible stage where daily rhythms adapt to the angle of inclination.
Team Members
Po Chuan Kao
Image Credits
ACG Design International

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