Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa by Ai Ling Hsieh

Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.

ShabaMambo ya Ndani· 2026

Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa

by Ai Ling Hsieh

Client: POC Design

Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category

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The Design

About Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa

Layered Cohabitat ni usanifu wa ndani wa ghorofa ya mita za mraba 46 iliyoundwa kwa ajili ya mkaaji mmoja na paka. Mpangilio unatumia dari refu kupanuka kwa wima, ukiunda mtiririko wa viwango tofauti unaounganisha nafasi wazi. Ngazi zinazopanda zinaunda ukuta wa kupanda kwa paka na zinaunganishwa na njia ya kutembea inayozunguka boriti. Kabati fupi la tabaka mbili karibu na dirisha linatoa nafasi ya kuhifadhi vitu na sehemu ya kupumzika. Mistari safi, rangi laini za taupe, rangi ya madini na mbao vinaibua mandhari tulivu ya msituni. Ukuta wa kugawanya uliondolewa ili kuleta mwanga wa mchana kutoka upande wa mashariki ndani ya nafasi ya ndani.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Layered Cohabitat Usanifu wa Ndani wa Ghorofa hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Unlike the typical living form, this project provides an innovative solution that integrates everyday functionality while offering the cat an exclusive habitat without any sacrifice to the human's living experience. Exploring the new possibility and cohabitation within a compact space, the design aims for a flowy, effortless, and harmonious balance between the cat and the occupant. The master plan takes advantage of the high ceiling, expanding vertically to enhance movement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Construction area 46 square meter.
Tags: Eco-friendly, non-toxic material, compact space
Production Technology: By introducing varied vertical axes and conjoining open spaces, the design breaks away from a typical apartment layout, creating a split-level flow and spatial diversity. Backdrops are finished in mineral paint, offering a gentle, organic texture that pairs seamlessly with the cabinetry, open shelving, and pegboard wall system. Through the interplay of curves, clean lines, and cut-out form, this small-scale apartment transforms into a new living form where the cat and the human coexist in comfort.
Design Challenge: The apartment suffered from poor daylighting due to a partition wall blocking the east-facing orientation and the path of the rising sun. By removing the partition wall, the layout opens up, allowing the east-facing room to bring daylight into the interior spaces.
Research: All materials were applied with thoughtful consideration: LED lighting devices were used to save energy, and recycled-based paints were chosen for sustainability. Meanwhile, all materials were certified non-toxic and safe for both humans and animals. Durable surface materials were selected to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Inspiration: Spanning less than 50 square meters, the apartment is tailored for a single woman and a cat. Reimaging the notion of walking into a forest, the interior space is holistically structured with clean lines and soft taupe palettes, complemented by wood materials. Light, color, and the texture interweave to evoke a clam, relaxing, carefree woodland ambiance. Especially, the mirror at the entrance enhances the visual spaciousness through reflection.
Project Duration: Tainan City
Operation Flow: A two-tier low cabinet by the window provides not only storage but also a cozy lounging spot for both occupants. Ascending steps build up a climbing wall for the cat, linking to a walkway that wraps around a beam, allowing light and air to freely flow through the space. The open shelving paired with the floating walkway helps define spatial boundaries through a lightweight design, avoiding any sense of visual clutter.
Patents: Copyrights belong to POC Design
Team Members: Ai Ling Hsieh
Image Credits: Kane Liou Photography