Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Lo Fang Ming

Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Lo Fang Ming is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

ApamemeaTotonu· 2026

Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia

by Lo Fang Ming

Client: Dreamer Interior Design

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia

O le Belle Epoque o se fale nofoia e lua fogafale i totonu, o loo tu i tafatafa o se vaitafe i Taiuani. O le fuafuaga umi ma vaapiapi ua tatalaina i avanoa faalava ma tutu sa'o faapea taualuga faata, lea e faalautele atu ai laina o le avanoa ma faateleina le lagona o le maualuga. O auiliiliga teuteu e mulimuli i faatosinaga o le fausaga faa-Italia ma Farani, ma o se seti lanu vaivai e faaopoopo ai le matagofie faa-tusiata. O faiga moli atamai ma masini faalili ea o loo natia i totonu o foliga laina o puipui. I le fogafale lona lua, o se alatele tatala i le va o potumoe e lua e avea foi ma fale tifaga i luga aʻe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Belle Epoque Mamanu Totonu o Fale Nofoia e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project highlights a feminine artistic perspective and features a waterfront landscape. The open public spaces, partial open areas, mirror ceiling, and extended decorative lines reflect the aesthetic influences of Italian and French architecture. The mirror effect creates a sense of height and luxury reminiscent of a palace, breaking through physical limitations to foster an opulent atmosphere.
Dimensions & Packaging: In terms of lighting, the traditional main light concept has been abandoned. Instead, adjustable sectional lighting technology is used to optimize brightness precisely.
Tags: Dreamer Interior Design, Taiwan, Residential, Duplex, Marie Laurencin
Production Technology: The designer employs horizontal and vertical openings, along with mirror reflection effects, to create an endless sense of linearity. Towering images are integrated into the design, redefining the apartment's height limits. Whether in the study, living room, or dining area, residents can enjoy picturesque views of the riverbank. Hidden within the facades are smart lighting and air conditioning systems, which enhance natural colors and replicate the gentle river breeze. On the second floor, two bedrooms are positioned on either side of an open corridor that doubles as an overhead cinema, while also providing privacy for the mother and child.
Design Challenge: Because of the long and narrow space, it is first necessary to reshape each area to ensure proper proportion and privacy. At the same time, the issue of single and fragmented lighting surfaces must also be addressed. Additionally, how to seamlessly incorporate the aesthetic cultures of France, Italy, and other countries into nature and daily life using modern intelligent technology is also the biggest challenge of this project.
Research: The public area, with its open horizontal and vertical design and mirrored reflection effect, extends the linearity infinitely. It incorporates the towering features of Gothic architecture, redefines the boundaries of the residence, and offers a broad waterfront view for the entire home. The smart lighting and air conditioning systems are concealed within the linear display structure, enhancing the visibility of colors and perfectly mimicking the natural breeze's flow.
Inspiration: The duplex apartment on the left bank of the river evokes the atmosphere of Paris's Left Bank during the Belle Epoque, a time celebrated for its integration of technology, art, and culture, reflecting a free and romantic lifestyle. It draws inspiration from Marie Laurencin's artwork ,Les Biches, using its soft color palette and artistic elegance for decoration. Elements of Gothic architecture reminiscent of Milan Cathedral lend an air of elegance and grandeur.
Project Duration: The project finished in 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Taking the living room area as the heart of daily life. The kitchen island and elongated dining table serve as welcoming focal points, reflected seamlessly through mirrors that amplify the sense of space and height. An overhead cinema enriches the design with a luxurious, private atmosphere. The bedrooms on either side are fully equipped with private living areas, bathrooms, and dressing rooms. The master suite features a starry sky ceiling projection, creating a night sky scene.