Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala by Shih Cheng Lo

Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala by Shih Cheng Lo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

InsimbiIngaphakathi· 2026

Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala

by Shih Cheng Lo

Client: Indahouse Design Co.,Ltd.

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

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The Design

About Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala

I-Wabi Sabi Beauty ingumklamo wangaphakathi wendawo yokuhlala yekhaya elisanda kwakhiwa elingamamitha-skwele angama-66 eTaipei. Uhlelo lwendawo lwashintshwa lwasuka emakamelweni amathathu lwaba yikamelo lokulala elikhulu, indawo yokufundela evulekile kanye nekamelo lokugcina izingubo ongena kulo, okwakhulisa izindawo zokuhlala ezisetshenziswa ngokuhlanganyela. Isizinda esimhlophe senza ingaphakathi lizizwe libanzi kakhulu. Upende wokuhlobisa ulingisa ukwakheka kwamaphaneli odonga lwamatshe futhi wengeza ukuthinteka kwemvelo. Indawo yokufundela evulekile ixhumana negumbi lokuhlala futhi ihlanganisa ithelevishini enesikrini esikhulu. Ikhishi linetafula eliphakathi nendawo, izinto zikagesi kanye nendawo yokubeka iwayini.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Wabi Sabi Beauty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project is a newly built residence with an interior space of about 66 square meters. To meet the households need for independent living, the layout was adjusted from the original three room plan into a master bedroom, an open study, and a walk in closet. This change increased the shared living areas, making the space more practical and suitable for gatherings with friends and family.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 66 square meters.
Tags: Decorative paint, Neolith, Wood veneer sheet, Mirror, Eco panels, Slim tiles, Wabisabi
Production Technology: The overall space uses a white backdrop, which allows the space to feel more spacious. The design team adopts the Wabi sabi style as the core concept, emphasizing the beauty of nature and simplicity. Decorative paint is used to mimic the grains of PU stone wall panels, and the textures of the materials convey a rustic charm, further enhancing the natural feel of the space.
Design Challenge: With white as the dominant color tone, the design reflects a wabi sabi style. The workspace is directly connected to the living room, and the flowing lines create a cohesive setting where work and daily life blend naturally. Within the calm white backdrop, the layout supports both focus and relaxation, maintaining a sense of balance. As the light changes, the space adapts into a dynamic area for esports, illustrating the interplay between tranquility and energy while supporting a flexible lifestyle.
Research: The design project is tailored for the living needs of one to two people. The designer reconfigures the original layout, transforming two small rooms and a master room into an open study, a spacious master bedroom, and a walk in closet. This adjustment improves the overall functionality and creates a more balanced spatial layout. Considering the household’s cooking habits, the design also incorporates a kitchen island, essential appliances, and a wine rack.
Inspiration: The Japanese writer Ango Sakaguchi once said, Beauty doesnt lie in extravagant decoration, but in true existence. This idea reflects that the essence of life’s beauty is found in simplicity and nature. In this project, the concept is expressed through material textures and the use of negative space, creating a calm and harmonious atmosphere.
Project Duration: The project finished in January 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The design embraces negative space to cultivate a sense of tranquility in daily life. Within the 66 square meters interior, the aim is to establish a refreshing and harmonious living ambience. The design team employs a light toned backdrop, layering carefully selected materials to add depth without feeling monotonous. Taking into account the households profession in finance, an open study connects with the living room, thoughtfully incorporating a large screen television to support the work needs.
Team Members: Designer: Lo Shih-Cheng
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Photographer Hey Cheese, Wabi Sabi Beauty, 2024.