Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament by Chen Yu Ching is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronz in Design Interior Competition Category.
BronzInterior· 2025
Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament
Client: Ching Jhih Interior Design
A' Design Award de Bronz Winner in Interior Category
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The Design
About Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament
Cadre ale Memoriei este un design interior de apartament situat în New Taipei City, Taiwan. Locuința de 100 de metri pătrați include un dormitor principal, două dormitoare secundare, un living, o zonă de luat masa multifuncțională, o bucătărie și două băi. Elementele neoclasice nord-americane sunt reinterpretate pentru o reședință asiatică contemporană. Un sistem personalizat de panelare cu proporție de 1 la 4 este construit din plăci de spumă rezistente la umiditate, adaptate climatului local umed. Un hol de intrare în tonuri închise, o ușă retractabilă a bucătăriei și spații de depozitare încorporate pe toată înălțimea susțin intimitatea, ordinea și confortul zilnic.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Bronz
Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. Frames Of Memory Design Interior Apartament satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design stands out for its precise translation of North American neoclassical elements into a contemporary Asian living context. Balancing aesthetics with local sensibilities, it embraces the humid climate of Taiwan through material choices, respects the perspective of feng shui and carefully considers daily behavior, crafting a home where beauty, function, and cultural comfort truly align.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project covers an area of 100 square meters and includes one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
- Tags
- Pure White Design, Light and Shadow, Neoclassical Aesthetics, Parisian Elegance, Minimalist Molding, Layered Spaces, Timeless Sophistication, Residential Architecture
- Production Technology
- This design was realized through precise on site measurement and meticulous proportion control. A 1 to 4 paneling system was custom built with moisture resistant foam boards, ideal for the climate of Taiwan. KD eco friendly PP boards ensure durability and low emissions. Every material and joint was carefully selected to balance aesthetics and longevity, while iterative modeling and close client collaboration shaped the design into a refined, livable space.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was translating North American neoclassical language into a compact Asian home without losing balance. Internally, it required reinterpreting historical aesthetics within modern daily life. Externally, humid climate, fire codes, and material of Taiwan limits demanded careful selections. Navigating between emotional memory, cultural beliefs, and technical constraints shaped a design both refined and deeply personal.
- Research
- The research explored spatial behavior and cultural memory, aiming to balance neoclassical beauty with daily function. Through interviews, site studies, and iterative modeling, data from client stories and environmental analysis guided the design. Reconstructing memories into proportions and materials, the process deepened cultural sensitivity. The result shapes emotional connections, influencing residential design and living experiences.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by fond memories of the client living in Canada, the design reimagines North American neoclassical charm through a modern, heartfelt lens. It reflects a longing for familiar proportions, comforting textures, and the quiet elegance of home. Guided by emotional connection and the desire to create a warm, enduring living space, the project celebrates both cultural heritage and everyday rituals.
- Project Duration
- The apartment design began in August 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was completed in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The design invites users into a gentle flow, where each step reveals thoughtful layers. Entering through a dark toned foyer, the retractable door glides smoothly shielding the kitchen while preserving openness. Full height built in storage quietly hides clutter and groceries, protecting the minimalist elegance of the space. Every interaction balances privacy, comfort, and a sense of belonging, carrying traces of distant memories from a life once lived beyond the sea.
- Patents
- Ching Jhih Interior Design
- Team Members
- Designer: Yu Ching Chen
Designer: Shan Ting Hou - Image Credits
- Image #1: YioO Studio
Image #2: YioO Studio
Image #3: YioO Studio
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