Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Gbígbé by Yu-Ti Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2026
Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Gbígbé
by Yu-Ti Wu
Client: YI yi Interior Design
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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About Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Gbígbé
Waltz of Light jẹ́ ìṣàpẹẹrẹ inú ilé fún ilé gbígbé alápá kan tí ó tó mítà onígun mẹ́rìndínlọ́gọ́rùn-ún ní Kaohsiung, Taiwan, tí a gbero fún ìdílé ẹni mẹ́rin. Àwọn ìrísí oníkọ̀ ń ṣàn láti àjà lọ sí ògiri àti ilẹ̀. Ọ̀nà kọ́kọ́rọ́ oníkọ̀ aláwọ̀ irin ní àjà yàrá ìgbọ́kọ̀ọ́sí ni ó dúró gẹ́gẹ́ bí ibi ìfojúsùn pàtàkì, tí a gbé kalẹ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọ̀ búráùnù wàrà, aláwọ̀ eérú fẹ́lẹ́fẹ́lẹ́ àti àwọ̀ igi dúdú. Ìlà ìmọ́lẹ̀ tí kò dá dúró so ẹnu-ọ̀nà àbáwọlé, ibi oúnjẹ àti yàrá ìkẹ́kọ̀ọ́ tí ó ṣí sílẹ̀ díẹ̀ pọ̀. Àwọn ojú ilẹ̀ oníṣàpẹẹrẹ òkúta, àwọn ìparí kíkun-fífọ́n àti àwọn àwọ̀ dígí ń darí ìmọ́lẹ̀ náà lọ́nà àwọn ìkọ̀ náà. A fi ìmọ́lẹ̀, ẹ̀rọ afẹ́fẹ́ tútù àti àwọn ọ̀nà aṣọ ìbòjú pamọ́ sínú àwọn ìrísí oníkọ̀ náà láti tọ́jú gíga àjà.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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 Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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. Waltz of Light Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú 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
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Upon entry, the arc-shaped ceiling commands attention, with metallic tones spotlighting it against milky brown, gray, and deep wood hues. Arcs dissolve into walls and floors, creating fluidity, while light and shadow animate the curves, hence 'Waltz of Flowing Light.' The stone TV wall with indirect lighting echoes this rhythm. A continuous light band links dining and study areas, guiding movement. Arched cabinetry, corners, and door panels unify the social space, giving it a seamless, theatrical quality.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The 96 square meters new apartment is planned with 3 plus 1 rooms. The most notable adjustment is in the master bedroom, where the walk-in closet was expanded outward to provide both display and storage functionality. In the social area, the living room serves as the core, linking the dining space, foyer, and study. Enclosed partitions were removed to preserve openness. The semi-open study features a daybed, maintaining visual transparency while also functioning as a restful corner. Overall, arcs and light bands connect the layout, ensuring a cohesive stage-like identity.
- Tags
- Stage, Curved Design, Open Plan, Smart Home, Hotel-Like Ambience, Sustainable Materials
- Production Technology
- The space's primary palette consists of milky brown, light gray, and coffee hues, exuding warmth and softness. Rose-gold and metallic accents punctuate the scheme, resonating with the dark central metal ceiling feature to create a balanced visual rhythm. Large surfaces of stone-pattern laminates and coatings are paired with spray-paint finishes and mirrored textures, enriching the play of light along curved transitions. The flooring is laid diagonally, breaking away from rigid grids and adding further depth and flow to the ambiance.
- Design Challenge
- A key challenge lay in integrating smart-home systems with the building's original conditions. Limited ceiling height had to accommodate lighting, air conditioning, and curtain tracks. The designer cleverly concealed these within curved forms and light bands to prevent the ceiling from appearing compressed. In the study, low beams were skillfully resolved with spanning light strips that ensured both brightness and a unified look. This required precise construction coordination, ultimately achieving a balance between function and aesthetics.
- Research
- In Kaohsiung's Gushan District, this 96 m2 apartment for a family of four features arcs flowing from the ceiling to the walls and floors, creating rhythmic continuity. The metallic living room ceiling arc anchors the space like a spotlight, contrasting milky brown, gray, and dark wood. The open social area links the foyer, dining, and study, with a continuous light band as the spatial axis. Stone TV wall, arched doors, and cabinetry soften transitions. Private zones use color to express personality. Homeowners praised its hotel-like quality.
- Inspiration
- The 96 m2 apartment in Kaohsiung's Gushan District, designed for a family of four, centers on a bold social-area focal point. Curves and arcs shape flowing spatial forms across ceilings, walls, and floors, creating dynamic movement. Modern foundations are enhanced with glossy materials and light tones, producing a stage-like atmosphere. The continuity of design unites the home's elements, resulting in a dwelling that is both elegant and expressive, balancing visual drama with daily livability.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in June 2025 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- Upon completion, the homeowners remarked that the space feels as refined as a hotel suite. The signature arc-shaped ceiling and metallic centerpiece in the living room became a memorable hallmark that impressed every visitor. The children enjoy creating and playing in their own rooms, while the couple often spends time in the open living and dining areas, savoring the layered interplay of light and shadow. Feedback consistently affirmed that the design met their original expectations, successfully delivering a residence with a distinct character.
- Team Members
- Yu-Ti Wu
- Image Credits
- Joey Liu
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