Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi by Pai Mo Chang

Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi by Pai Mo Chang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

InsimbiIngaphakathi· 2026

Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi

by Pai Mo Chang

Client: HC Design

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

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The Design

About Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi

I-Salute to the S iwukwakhiwa kwangaphakathi kwefulethi elingamamitha-skwele angama-78 elitholakala eTaipei, eTaiwan, futhi lihlelelwe umndeni wabantu abathathu. Ukuhlelwa kwendawo kugqugquzelwe yifilosofi yokwakha kaPhilippe Starck futhi kulinganisa i-minimalism ne-maximalism, ukukhanya nobumnyama. Isibani sesilinge esikhulu esingajwayelekile, esakhiwe ngokusebenzisana kwamalensi agobele ngaphakathi nagobele ngaphandle, sishintsha umbala ngaphezu kwendawo yokudlela. Ibhentshi elakhelwe ngaphakathi elizungeze i-island lengeza izihlalo zemibuthano. Kusetshenziswe upende namabhodi anesitifiketi se-Low VOC kanye nezibani ze-LED yonke indawo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi 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. Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi 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. Salute to the S Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwefulethi iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Spanning 78 square meters, this project presents an inventive residential typology, inspired by Philippe Starck’s notable works and his design philosophy. Designed with the occupants’ lifestyle in mind, the interior planning explores the undertones of Starck’s design contexts, aiming to provide the occupants not only a well-equipped apartment, but also a state-of-the-art way of living.
Dimensions & Packaging: Construction area 78 square meter.
Tags: Modern design, subversive design, creative, contemporary design
Production Technology: The giant, mirror-shaped, irregular ceiling light pays homage to Starck’s masterpiece, which works on the interplay between concave and convex lenses. While the light color shifts, a splendid, surreal atmosphere imbues the dining area. The built-in banquette maximizes seating around the island, encouraging intimate gatherings and creating a tasteful lifestyle with a sense of occasion.
Design Challenge: Complemented by soft furnishings, a white-based, well-structured, and linear-layered backdrop frames the view of the surrounding greenery. A lumpy red carpet that can be moved adds a playful vibrancy to the sunlit and minimal living area. The main wall stretches in an elongated arc, leading a slithering transition toward the dining section.
Research: To comply with sustainable consciousness, only eco-friendly materials were applied during the construction. For example, both the paint and carpentry boards are low VOC and GREENGUARD certified. Lighting fixtures are assembled with LED devices to efficiently save energy.
Inspiration: Through a serial arrangement of Starck’s iconic signatures, the space is full of a tapestry of contrasts. Clean-lined, contrasting and subversive design elements establish a spatial narrative that feels both simple and sensual, echoing the essence of modern artistry. Backlit indirect lighting accentuates layers of dynamic streamlines, unveiling a sense of fluid movement. Living flows gently between the light and the dark, minimalism and maximalism, stillness and motion, enriching the family in a harmonious rhythm of artistry and innovation which is deeply connected to modern aesthetics.
Project Duration: Taipei city, Taiwan
Operation Flow: This apartment benefits from sweeping mountain views, embracing its natural surroundings for the family of three. At the entrance, a round-angled pillar demarcates the space into distinct areas, while the horn-shaped ceiling evokes Starck’s understated design motif. Along the pseudo-cement paneled pathway, the color palette transitions from pale hues to deep, multi-textured tone in the culinary section. While the overall ambiance varies, the dining area inherits the symbols of Starck with a theatrical twist.
Patents: Copyrights belong to HC Design
Team Members: Pai-Mo Chang
Image Credits: DEFI Photography and Ming-Che Wu Photographer