Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé by Chen Yu Ching is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2025
Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé
Client: Ching Jhih Interior Design
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé
Ọ̀rọ̀ Ìwé: Frames of Memory jẹ́ iṣẹ́ ìṣàpẹẹrẹ abẹ́nú ilé gbígbé tí ó wà ní New Taipei City, Taiwan. Ilé mítà onígun 100 náà ní yàrá ìsùn àkọ́kọ́, àwọn yàrá ìsùn kejì méjì, yàrá ìjókòó, agbègbè oúnjẹ oníṣe-ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀, ilé ìdáná àti balùwẹ̀ méjì. Àwọn ẹ̀ka ìṣàpẹẹrẹ neoclassical ti Àríwá Amẹ́ríkà ni a ṣàtúnyẹ̀wò fún ilé gbígbé ti Éṣíà òde òní. Ẹ̀rọ ìlà-panẹli aṣàdáni láti 1 sí 4 ni a kọ́ pẹ̀lú àwọn pátákò foam tí ó lè dojú kọ ọ̀rinrin, tí ó bá ojú-ọjọ́ ọ̀rinrin agbègbè náà mu. Ọ̀nà ìwọlé aró dúdú, ìlẹ̀kùn ilé ìdáná tí a lè fàsẹ́yìn àti ibi ìpamọ́ tí a kọ́ láti ilẹ̀ dé àjà ń ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún ìpamọ́ ìkọ̀kọ̀, ìtòsí àti ìtùnú ojoojúmọ́.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Frames Of Memory Iṣẹ Akọkọ: Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Abẹ́nú Ilé Gbígbé ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design stands out for its precise translation of North American neoclassical elements into a contemporary Asian living context. Balancing aesthetics with local sensibilities, it embraces the humid climate of Taiwan through material choices, respects the perspective of feng shui and carefully considers daily behavior, crafting a home where beauty, function, and cultural comfort truly align.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project covers an area of 100 square meters and includes one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
- Tags
- Pure White Design, Light and Shadow, Neoclassical Aesthetics, Parisian Elegance, Minimalist Molding, Layered Spaces, Timeless Sophistication, Residential Architecture
- Production Technology
- This design was realized through precise on site measurement and meticulous proportion control. A 1 to 4 paneling system was custom built with moisture resistant foam boards, ideal for the climate of Taiwan. KD eco friendly PP boards ensure durability and low emissions. Every material and joint was carefully selected to balance aesthetics and longevity, while iterative modeling and close client collaboration shaped the design into a refined, livable space.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was translating North American neoclassical language into a compact Asian home without losing balance. Internally, it required reinterpreting historical aesthetics within modern daily life. Externally, humid climate, fire codes, and material of Taiwan limits demanded careful selections. Navigating between emotional memory, cultural beliefs, and technical constraints shaped a design both refined and deeply personal.
- Research
- The research explored spatial behavior and cultural memory, aiming to balance neoclassical beauty with daily function. Through interviews, site studies, and iterative modeling, data from client stories and environmental analysis guided the design. Reconstructing memories into proportions and materials, the process deepened cultural sensitivity. The result shapes emotional connections, influencing residential design and living experiences.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by fond memories of the client living in Canada, the design reimagines North American neoclassical charm through a modern, heartfelt lens. It reflects a longing for familiar proportions, comforting textures, and the quiet elegance of home. Guided by emotional connection and the desire to create a warm, enduring living space, the project celebrates both cultural heritage and everyday rituals.
- Project Duration
- The apartment design began in August 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was completed in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The design invites users into a gentle flow, where each step reveals thoughtful layers. Entering through a dark toned foyer, the retractable door glides smoothly shielding the kitchen while preserving openness. Full height built in storage quietly hides clutter and groceries, protecting the minimalist elegance of the space. Every interaction balances privacy, comfort, and a sense of belonging, carrying traces of distant memories from a life once lived beyond the sea.
- Patents
- Ching Jhih Interior Design
- Team Members
- Designer: Yu Ching Chen
Designer: Shan Ting Hou - Image Credits
- Image #1: YioO Studio
Image #2: YioO Studio
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