Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka by Ting-Ying Ho

Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka by Ting-Ying Ho is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

BirGudaha· 2026

Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka

by Ting-Ying Ho

Client: Zhu-Mi Interior Design

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka

Cat Waltz waa naqshadeyn gudaha guri degaan ah oo loogu talagalay guri dabaq ah oo ah 99.1 mitir laba jibaaran, oo ay wadaagaan lamaane iyo bisadooda. Qaabkii asalka ahaa ee labada qol jiif iyo hal qol oo dheeraad ah ayaa dib loo habeeyay si uu u noqdo laba qol jiif, taasoo xoreysay hal qol oo laga dhigay goob furan oo bisadda ku ciyaarto, kuna xiran qolka jiifka weyn iyadoo la marayo marin qaanso leh oo leh albaab yar oo badbaado. Qaabab qalloocan ayaa qaabeeya guriga, halka biim dhisme oo weyn lagu dhex daray gidaar telefishan oo laablaaban. Meesha laga soo galo oo midab jaalle subag ah leh waxaa lagu isticmaalay tayl naqshado leh oo laga sameeyay sagxad laminate ah si loo waafajiyo xeerarka dhismaha. Dahaarro aan sun lahayn iyo nijaarad formaldehyde-keedu hooseeyo ayaa taageeraya guddaha guri caafimaad leh.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Cat Waltz Naqshadeynta Gudaha Guriga Degaanka waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The home's highlight is a 'secret cat passage,' where a removed room makes way for feline activity, with an arched doorway leading to the master bedroom and an extra hatch for safety. Curves define the design: a structural beam is softened into a fondant-like TV wall, while a butter-yellow entry with patterned tiles and playful art creates instant cheer. A circular skylight anchors family meals, and nightstands double as Bluetooth speakers with wireless charging. A transparent cabinet for Feng Shui adds balance. Flowing like a waltz, the residence is shaped by curves and circles.
Dimensions & Packaging: The home measures 99.1 square meters. Originally configured as a 2 plus 1 bedroom, the layout was reworked into two bedrooms. One small room was removed to create an open cat playroom, which is linked to the master bedroom via a secret passage. The social area employs arcs to soften beams, while the open-plan living and dining areas share unobstructed views, establishing the communal zone as the core of family life. Bedrooms were enhanced with a daybed and sliding mirrored cabinets, combining Feng Shui considerations with additional storage.
Tags: Pet-Friendly Home, Curved Design, Light Tone, Non-Toxic Paints, Creamy Playful Style, Integrated Storage
Production Technology: The palette centers on soft cream, accented by butter yellow and bright dining chairs reflecting the wife's playful taste. PP board veneers the TV wall, concealed doors, and cat tunnel wall, chosen for its non-toxic, easy-to-clean quality. Wood-grain cabinetry in matching tones adds harmony, while specialty coatings and low-formaldehyde carpentry ensure a healthy environment. The entry's lively patterned tiles, though crafted from laminate flooring to meet accessibility codes, balance practicality with charm.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge came from the large structural beam. Traditional rectangular cabinetry would have emphasized its bulk and awkwardness. Instead, the designer dissolved the beam into the flowing television wall with curved folds, allowing light to cascade naturally along its arcs and easing its visual impact. A further challenge arose from the community's building code, which prohibited removing the entryway threshold tile. The solution was to substitute patterned tiles crafted from laminate flooring, overcoming construction restrictions while achieving refined aesthetics.
Research: Located in Guishan, Taoyuan, this project takes inspiration from the flowing rhythm of a waltz, using curves to integrate structure, circulation, and atmosphere. Life unfolds like music: the cat slipping through its arched passage, the couple sharing meals at a round table. The 2 plus 1 layout was reconfigured into two bedrooms, freeing one as a cat play area with a hidden link to the master bedroom. A large beam became a soft focal point in the curved TV wall, while playful butter-yellow walls, patterned tiles, a circular skylight, and tech-integrated nightstands enrich daily living.
Inspiration: The 99.1 square meters apartment in Guishan, Taoyuan, is home to a couple and their cat. The wife favors creamy hues and a touch of playful whimsy, while the husband gravitates toward gaming-inspired, clean-lined atmospheres. The designer interwove these preferences into a soft, rounded, and flowing domestic melody. The project's name derives from its imagery: like a waltz, curvilinear design allows people and pets to move fluidly throughout the home, where daily rhythms shift with the interactions between humans and animals.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: After moving in, the couple often hosted friends, and the home was praised as a 'dream-like influencer residence.' Guests immediately sensed the freshness of non-toxic coatings and the luminous play of light and color. The vivid yet balanced palette left a strong impression, while the cat's passage and playroom gave it free rein as the star of the space. The owners' greatest joy came from friends' praise: 'This home is so comfortable, and it tells a story.' The project unites aesthetics with safe, joyful, pet-friendly living.
Team Members: Ting-Ying Ho
Image Credits: Zhu-Mi Interior Design