Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi by YingYing Chen

Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi by YingYing Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi

by YingYing Chen

Client: Li Hou Design Co.,Let

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi

I-Living in Motion ingumklamo wangaphakathi wefulethi ombozelayo isikwele esingama-95 amamitha e-Taipei, e-Taiwan. Ikhaya lifaka indawo yokudlela, ikamelo lokuhlala, ikamelo lokulala elilodwa nekamelo lokugeza elilodwa. Izihlukanisi ezimile zishintshwe ngeminyango ye-lattice ephenduka ngamadigri angu-360 nangamapaneli aslayidayo afihliwe, ukuze indawo ngayinye ivuleke ukuze ixhumane noma ivalwe ukuze kube khona ubumfihlo. Udonga lwe-television olumbozwe nge-marble luhlanganiswe namapaneli amboze nge-titanium, insimbi emnyama, izingxenye ezimnyama zokwakha nezinhlobo zocwecwe lombhoshongo. Izinto ezinamaphunga aphansi ekhabhoni, izingxenye ezakhiwe ngendlela ye-modula kanye nesistimu yokukhanya ehlakaniphile kusekela ukusetshenziswa okuguquguqukayo kwansuku zonke.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Living in Motion Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wefulethi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design redefines residential space through flexibility, layering, and adaptability. Unlike traditional layouts, it replaces fixed partitions with 360-degree rotating lattice doors and concealed sliding panels, allowing seamless transitions between openness and privacy. The integration of Eastern lattice motifs, reflective surfaces, and dynamic lighting enhances depth and spatial fluidity. A focus on sustainability through low-carbon materials and modular elements further sets it apart.
Dimensions & Packaging: Covering 95 square meters, the project includes a dining area, a living room, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
Tags: Flexible Layout, Adaptive Partitioning, Lattice Structures, Smart Lighting, Material Contrast, Low Carbon Materials, Modular Furniture, Reflective Surfaces, Spatial Depth, Seamless Transitions
Production Technology: The design balances luxury and sustainability through material contrast. A marble-clad TV wall pairs with titanium-coated panels for depth and reflectivity. Black ironwork, dark veneers, and cement textures enhance tactile quality, while metal inlays refract light to reinforce rhythm and movement.
Design Challenge: A major challenge was ensuring the structural integrity of the large pivot doors, which required a self-leveling cement base and a 3cm pivot hinge to counteract thermal expansion. Gap calibration and humidity control were crucial for maintaining seamless movement over time. Additionally, balancing visual permeability with functional zoning led to extensive testing of reflective materials and acoustic solutions, ensuring both openness and privacy coexisted harmoniously.
Research: This project investigates spatial adaptability, testing how fluid layouts and smart lighting influence ambiance and energy use. Results show flexible partitions cut renovation by 40%, low-carbon materials reduce emissions by 30%, and spatial zoning enhances efficiency by 20%, highlighting adaptable design as a sustainable, user-focused strategy.
Inspiration: A home should adapt and breathe with its inhabitants. Inspired by fluid living, this design draws from Eastern aesthetics, using lattice structures and layered materials to express rhythm and spatial continuity. Light and material transitions reflect shifts in perception, forming a dynamic yet serene space that offers both openness and retreat.
Project Duration: The project commenced in January 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan, and was completed in August 2024.
Operation Flow: Morning light filters through lattice patterns, casting dynamic shadows. The 360° pivot doors shift boundaries as residents move through the space. A concealed bar transforms into a social hub. By evening, warm tones and a smart lighting system create a soft ambiance, guiding seamless transitions between activity and rest.
Patents: Li Hou Design Co.,Let
Image Credits: Li Hou Design Co.,Let