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12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial by Po Chuan Kao

12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial by Po Chuan Kao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award in Dizajni i Hapësirës së Brendshme dhe Ekspozitës Competition Category.


HekuriBrendësi· 2026

12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial

by Po Chuan Kao

Client: ACG Design International

Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award Winner in Brendësi Category

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The Design

About 12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial

12 Gradë është një dizajn interieri rezidencial për një apartament me tre dhoma gjumi në një kat të mesëm-të lartë. Planet e tavanit ngrihen në dy drejtime dhe kryqëzohen, duke fshehur trarët dhe duke drejtuar dritën e ditës më thellë brenda. Sipërfaqet e pjerrëta janë vendosur midis 6 dhe 12 gradësh. Muri i televizorit anohet në përputhje me to dhe mbart një motiv oxhaku që ngroh paletën e ftohtë të ngjyrave. Një strukturë në formë ishulli përcakton zonat e ndenjjes dhe të ngrënies, duke e mbajtur qarkullimin të hapur. Mobiljet prej guri të inxhinieruar dhe xhami të temperuar kombinojnë qëndrueshmërinë me transparencën.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award

12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial është fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award, një njohje prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të mira që plotësojnë kërkesat profesionale e industriale që priten nga krijimet e dizajnuara mirë. Fituesit e Hekurt shfaqin aftësi të madhe, specializim të lartë, kuptim ekspert dhe kapacitet krijues të autorëve të tyre. 12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial pritet të jetë një krijim shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, praktik dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award integron praktikat më të mira të industrisë dhe ka karakteristika teknike të afta, të lidhura me njohuri dhe talent. 12 Degrees Dizajn Interieri Rezidencial respektohet për përpikërinë e tij dhe është dizajnuar për të ofruar përmirësime të cilësisë së jetës që ndihmojnë ta bëjnë botën një vend më të mirë.

Behind the Design

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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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