Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé by Amber Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IrinInú Ilé· 2026
Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé
by Amber Chou
Client: WooAn Design Factory
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé
Ink Shadow jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ ohun ọ̀ṣọ́ inú ilé ibùgbé fún ilé gbígbé kan tí ó jẹ́ mítà oníhàmẹ́rin mẹ́tàlélọ́gbọ̀n ní Taiwan. Ìtòlẹ́sẹẹsẹ rẹ̀ tẹ̀lé ètò ògiri oníṣe-N tí ó ya agbègbè àjọṣepọ̀ sọ́tọ̀ kúrò ní agbègbè ìkọ̀kọ̀. Tábìlì ìkọ̀wé kan, ìjókòó gbọ̀ngàn kan àti ibi ìfihàn kan ló para pọ̀ di àyè àjọṣepọ̀, nígbà tí yàrá ìsùn pẹ̀lú ibi ìmúra wà ní ẹ̀yìn. Àwọn ògiri aláwòrán oníkọ̀ máa ń darí ìrìnkiri láàárín àwọn agbègbè méjèèjì. Pẹpẹ ìjókòó tí a gbé sókè ń fi ìmọ̀lára ayẹyẹ kún un. Òkúta mábù dúdú, òkúta oníṣe-ẹ̀dá àti irin ló fi ìrísí jíjinlẹ̀ lélẹ̀, nígbà tí ilẹ̀ laminate àti aṣọ ọ̀ṣọ́ ń fi ìmọ́lára ìgbóná kún un. Iná ọlọ́gbọ́n máa ń ṣàtúnṣe àwọ̀ àti ìmọ́lẹ̀ rẹ̀.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Ink Shadow Àgbékalẹ̀ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Inú Ilé Ibùgbé nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This 33-square-meter space embodies the idea of 'living within one's time zone.' A raised seating platform creates a lounge-like atmosphere, offering a subtle sense of ritual. Dark marble behind the TV and on the desktop adds depth and elegance, expanding the visual sense of space. An intelligent lighting system adjusts color and brightness, casting layered shadows on iron and stone. A recessed LED strip enhances the mood, transforming the space with ease for solitude or social moments.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- This 33-square-meter, 40-year-old apartment was reimagined with an N-shaped wall layout to redefine spatial flow. The original partitions were removed, allowing the designer to separate social and private zones. A desk, sofa, and display area form the social space, while the rear houses a master bedroom with a dressing area. Curved walls subtly divide the functions, creating a smooth transition and enhancing circulation. The result is a layered, airy interior that feels both spacious and cohesive.
- Tags
- Dark Color, N-shaped Pattern, Biomorphic Stone, Smart Lighting Control, Tunnel, Sense of Ritual, Old apartment, Environmentally Friendly Materials
- Production Technology
- This project features a deep-toned palette using marble, biomorphic stone, and metal to create a refined yet grounded ambiance. The wall by the sofa is clad in biomorphic stone, hiding beams while integrating a 30 cm-deep display cabinet. Rugged textures contrast with fine metal inlays, reflecting the owner's strong yet sensitive nature. Warmth is added through laminate flooring, textiles, and artistic paint finishes. Smart lighting and a Sony Bar 8 speaker elevate the space with an immersive cinematic experience.
- Design Challenge
- The site is an old apartment with narrow staircases and an irregular layout, creating major construction challenges. The staircase, just over 50 cm wide, made transporting large materials difficult, requiring crane use. Uneven walls and floors also demanded precise coordination among trades to ensure smooth transitions and clean finishes. To avoid a heavy feel from the dark palette, the designer focused on light variation and layering, effectively overcoming spatial limits and achieving a balanced, refined result.
- Research
- 'Ink and Shadow' is a ten-ping urban retreat designed as a 'Personal Time Capsule.' A dark palette of marble, biomorphic stone, and iron creates a refined, steady mood. The raised sofa platform adds a ceremonial touch, while smart lighting brings the space to life with color and brightness shifts. Laminate flooring and artistic paint warm the cool tones. Biomorphic stone and iron on the sofa wall reflect a tough yet sensitive spirit. This haven invites calm, ideal for solitude, reflection, or cinematic escape.
- Inspiration
- Modern life brings an overwhelming flow of information, leading many to crave a space for quiet and relaxation. This project introduces the idea of a 'Personal Time Capsule,' a retreat where the owner can pause and reset. Whether admiring personal collectibles or simply enjoying stillness, the space supports peaceful solitude. A calm, pure color palette pairs with rich materials in balanced contrast, creating a soothing environment where serenity is preserved, even amid the noise of the outside world.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in January 2025 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- After completion, the homeowner shared that the deep-toned space felt like a true 'getaway from the everyday hustle.' Though separated by just a single door, stepping inside created a sense of calm, completely shutting out the outside world. It became a retreat for enjoying personal interests, admiring collectibles, or relaxing to music. The family also gathers here to unwind together. The designer felt that this heartfelt feedback perfectly captured the original goal: to create a peaceful haven for everyday escape.
- Team Members
- Amber Chou
- Image Credits
- WooAn Design Factory
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