Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse in Interiør, Butikk- og Utstillingsdesign Competition Category.
BronseInteriør· 2026
Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet
Client: POC Design
A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Interiør Category
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The Design
About Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet
Layered Cohabitat er et 46 kvadratmeter stort leilighetsinteriør designet for én beboer og en katt. Planløsningen utnytter den høye takhøyden til å utvide rommet vertikalt, og skaper en flyt over flere nivåer som binder sammen åpne soner. Oppadgående trinn danner en klatrevegg for katten og kobles til en gangbro som omslutter en bjelke. Et lavt skap i to nivåer ved vinduet gir oppbevaring og et sted å slappe av. Rene linjer, myke gråbrune toner, mineralmaling og tre fremkaller en rolig skogsstemning. En skillevegg ble fjernet for å slippe østvendt dagslys inn i interiøret.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Bronse
Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Layered Cohabitat Interiørdesign for leilighet tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.
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
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