Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete by Shibui Design Atelier

Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete by Shibui Design Atelier is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.

BoronseKa Hare· 2025

Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete

by Shibui Design Atelier

Client: Shibui design atelier

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category

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The Design

About Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete

Silence Mirror ke moralo wa kahare wa folete e nchafalitsweng kwana Taiwan. Ntlo ena e na le boholo ba 112.3 square metres 'me e fumaneha ho hahiloeng e neng e le lilemo tse mashome a mahlano. Mela e otlolohileng le liblock tse bonolo di bontsha khutso ya botle ba Zen. Mineral paint e koahela dibaka tse kgolo tsa lerako mme e bontsha temo ya tlhaho e nang le mabala a fapaneng ha ho na le leseli. Diteko tse kgolo di fokotsa mela e bonahalang, mme travertine e eketsa boemo bo botle bo hlokolosi. Dikarohano tse eketsehileng di ile tsa tlosoa ho atolosa tsela ya ho tsamaea le ho hodisa sebaka sa boitsamaiso. Polokelo e kentswe hammoho dibakeng tse ka hare ho fokotsa dikabinete mme e boloke likamore di hlophisitswe hantle.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Silence Mirror Sebopeho sa Kahare sa Folete e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Straight lines and simple blocks with natural materials interpret the calmness and aesthetics of Zen, giving modern spaces a unique sense of tranquility and harmony. In terms of storage and circulation planning, the designers minimized the necessary walking distance, making each step natural and smooth. Storages are concentrated in core areas to minimize cabinetry. This maximizes storage functionality while allowing the occupants to be minimized from the inner self to the home.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site is 112.3 square meters of 50-year-old apartment including a balcony, with 2 plus 1 rooms, a living room, a dining room, and 2 bathrooms. The original 3-room layout made the circulation narrow. Considering the space serves only two people, the designers removed the extra compartments and rearranged the layout to expand the social area and pet activity space. They removed walls in the kitchen and two rooms and replaced the study room door with a sliding glass door to increase flexibility. The toilet is also enlarged, and storage is added.
Tags: Zen aesthetics, natural materials, clean lines, minimalist design, fluidity, old apartment.
Production Technology: Materials: mineral paint, travertine, tiles, wood veneer, eco-friendly latex paint, etc. The project is characterized by straight lines and flat shapes. To add more layers between the blocks, the designers chose to cover large areas of the walls with paint. The mottled natural texture of the mineral paint creates a variety of layers when exposed to light. Large-size tiles minimize the lines in the space. Finally, the undecorated travertine gives the space a delicate texture under the simple material composition.
Design Challenge: The designers were faced with material, structural, and detailing challenges. All three require precise calculations and in-depth understanding. The first step was to upgrade the electrical plumbing system to address the limitations and pitfalls of the old building. Then, according to the design concept, the core of the project was to balance functionality and aesthetics through reduction. The designers worked through trial and error to achieve the perfect result. Each section was carefully planned to ensure that the result was aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Research: The designers used simple lines and natural materials to create an impression of Japanese Zen aesthetics. Reducing unnecessary decorations creates a quiet space for minimalist lovers. The design emphasizes the sense of layer and smoothness. The designers utilized straight lines and blocks to reveal the natural look of the materials and combine them with a variety of textures to interpret the calmness and inner beauty of Zen. In addition, the optimized storage and circulation design enhances the efficiency of the space and realizes the minimalism from the heart to the living space.
Inspiration: The project is a renovation of an old apartment. The owner has been living abroad for a long time and expects the home to have no complicated design and leave a natural and comfortable attitude to life. With this in mind, the designers used simple lines and natural materials to create an impression of Japanese Zen aesthetics. Reducing unnecessary decorations creates a quiet space for minimalist lovers. The layout optimizes storage and circulation efficiency, utilizing every inch of space while maximizing space efficiency. Natural textured materials embody the aesthetics of Zen inner peace.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2023 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Owners are extremely satisfied with their new living space and especially appreciate the storage solutions and the sliding door. The overall design is aesthetically pleasing and functional, and the integration of storage space makes the interior tidy and harmonious. Family members feel the positive impact of the remodel and enjoy the comfort and functionality. Optimized storage keeps the home clean and orderly by concentrating items in a few core locations, making it easy to find and organize items.
Team Members: Yu-Hsuan Wei, Chun-Yu Fu, Nai-Hsun Lin
Image Credits: Shibui design atelier