Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier by Chien Hao Tseng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.
БронзанаЕнтеријер· 2025
Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier
Client: CHT Architect and Partidesign Studio
Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category
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The Design
About Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier
Framed Sanctuary je minimalistički enterier koji transformiše apartman star 40 godina u miran, refleksivan prostor za život. Čelični okvir debljine 1,5 centimetar definiše prostorne granice bez zidova, omogućavajući slobodan protok svetlosti i vazduha. Beton, drvo i monohromni tonovi naglašavaju materijalni kontrast i senzornu dubinu. Restruktuirani raspored poboljšava pristup dnevnoj svetlosti, cirkulaciju i prostornu jasnoću, sa fokusom na uokvirene poglede i svakodnevne rituale. Projekat naglašava strukturu, prazninu i svetlost kako bi stvorio tih, ali privlačan ambijent u gustom urbanom okruženju.
The Recognition
About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award
Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier је добитник Бронзане награде A' Design Award, високо престижног признања које се додељује изванредним дизајнима који се одликују креативношћу, домишљатошћу и оштроумношћу. Добитници Бронзане награде у потпуности су вешти и упечатљиво креативни артефакти који потврђују велико искуство, машту и снаљажљивост својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier буде високо цењен, дивљен и вољен предмет, запажено професионалан и иновативан. Овај дизајн награђен Бронзаном наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе у уметности, науци, дизајну и технологији и одличан је по пажњи према детаљима. Framed Sanctuary Minimalistički stambeni enterier сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project reimagines a 40 year old apartment into a minimalist sanctuary. Monochrome materials black steel, concrete, and oak are integrated with precision, forming spaces that feel both structured and calm. Light flows through reconfigured openings, enhancing spatial clarity and emotional comfort. Without traditional partitions, the home invites reflection, reading and peaceful daily living through considered composition and material warmth.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The interior space covers 110 square meters. Key materials include 1.5 cm square steel frames, brushed concrete surfaces, oak wood flooring, and fluted tiles. The lightweight metal frame system is securely wall mounted and engineered to support heavy objects while maintaining a minimal visual presence.
- Tags
- Minimalist Interior, Adaptive Reuse, Steel Frame, Urban Apartment, Spatial Framing, Modern Zen, Monochrome Design, Daylight Optimization, Concrete and Wood, Taipei
- Production Technology
- The project required precise engineering to integrate steel, concrete, and wood with seamless connections. A 1.5 cm steel frame was custom fabricated to be lightweight yet load bearing. Wall integration, anchoring systems, and surface junctions were resolved through prototyping and testing. The outcome is a structure that supports both aesthetic clarity and technical reliability within a minimalist framework.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was integrating ultra-slim 1.5 cm steel frames that are both visually light and structurally strong. Achieving seamless connections between materials metal, concrete and wood required extensive prototyping. The project also overcame challenges in optimizing daylight within a poorly lit 40 year old layout, requiring total spatial reconfiguration under government renovation regulations.
- Research
- This design is based on applied design research aiming to transform old apartment layouts for modern minimalist living. Qualitative research included spatial behavior studies and lighting simulations. Physical prototypes and material stress tests were conducted to refine the metal framework. The result is a structurally optimized and visually calm environment, which promotes both spatial clarity and emotional well being. The research contributes to adaptive reuse practices in urban housing design.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Japanese concept of Ma, this project explores the balance between structure, emptiness, and light. Natural light becomes a compositional element, casting shifting shadows across raw concrete and warm wood. A 1.5 cm metal frame defines spatial boundaries without walls, while material transitions emphasize quiet beauty. The result is a spatial sanctuary where simplicity supports reflection and everyday rituals.
- Project Duration
- The project began in November 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan, and was completed in July 2024 after eight months of structural redesign and interior construction.
- Operation Flow
- Residents move freely through the open plan living, kitchen, and reading areas. The space naturally guides the user through light, texture, and material transitions. Custom built elements such as the metal frames and furniture are positioned to define function zones without physical barriers, encouraging fluid, intuitive interaction.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to CHT Architect and Partidesign Studio, 2024.
- Team Members
- Architect: Chien Hao Tseng
Creative Director: Tzu Yu Liu - Image Credits
- Image #1: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #2: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #3: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #4: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
Image #5: Architect / Photographer Chien Hao Tseng, Framed Sanctuary, 2024.
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