Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計 by Ai Ling Hsieh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.
銅室內· 2026
Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計
Client: POC Design
A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 室內 Category
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About Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計
Layered Cohabitat 係一個46平方米嘅公寓室內設計，專為一位住客同一隻貓而設。設計利用高樓底向垂直方向擴展空間，營造出連繫各開放空間嘅錯層動線。逐級而上嘅梯級為貓咪構成一幅攀爬牆，並連接住一條環繞橫樑嘅通道。窗邊嘅兩層矮櫃既提供收納空間，亦係一個休憩角落。簡潔嘅線條、柔和嘅灰褐色調、礦物漆同木材，共同營造出寧靜嘅林間氛圍。設計拆除咗一幅間隔牆，令朝東嘅自然光可以透入室內。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅獎
Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Layered Cohabitat 公寓室內設計出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Unlike the typical living form, this project provides an innovative solution that integrates everyday functionality while offering the cat an exclusive habitat without any sacrifice to the human's living experience. Exploring the new possibility and cohabitation within a compact space, the design aims for a flowy, effortless, and harmonious balance between the cat and the occupant. The master plan takes advantage of the high ceiling, expanding vertically to enhance movement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Construction area 46 square meter.
- Tags
- Eco-friendly, non-toxic material, compact space
- Production Technology
- By introducing varied vertical axes and conjoining open spaces, the design breaks away from a typical apartment layout, creating a split-level flow and spatial diversity. Backdrops are finished in mineral paint, offering a gentle, organic texture that pairs seamlessly with the cabinetry, open shelving, and pegboard wall system. Through the interplay of curves, clean lines, and cut-out form, this small-scale apartment transforms into a new living form where the cat and the human coexist in comfort.
- Design Challenge
- The apartment suffered from poor daylighting due to a partition wall blocking the east-facing orientation and the path of the rising sun. By removing the partition wall, the layout opens up, allowing the east-facing room to bring daylight into the interior spaces.
- Research
- All materials were applied with thoughtful consideration: LED lighting devices were used to save energy, and recycled-based paints were chosen for sustainability. Meanwhile, all materials were certified non-toxic and safe for both humans and animals. Durable surface materials were selected to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
- Inspiration
- Spanning less than 50 square meters, the apartment is tailored for a single woman and a cat. Reimaging the notion of walking into a forest, the interior space is holistically structured with clean lines and soft taupe palettes, complemented by wood materials. Light, color, and the texture interweave to evoke a clam, relaxing, carefree woodland ambiance. Especially, the mirror at the entrance enhances the visual spaciousness through reflection.
- Project Duration
- Tainan City
- Operation Flow
- A two-tier low cabinet by the window provides not only storage but also a cozy lounging spot for both occupants. Ascending steps build up a climbing wall for the cat, linking to a walkway that wraps around a beam, allowing light and air to freely flow through the space. The open shelving paired with the floating walkway helps define spatial boundaries through a lightweight design, avoiding any sense of visual clutter.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to POC Design
- Team Members
- Ai Ling Hsieh
- Image Credits
- Kane Liou Photography
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