Honorable Mention of the International Architecture & Design Awards 2026
Luminous Ease
Interior
Completed / Built / Professional Category
Architect / Designer:
LIN CHI-WEI, CHANG YU-CHIH
Studio:
L.C INTERIOR DESIGN+CHANG YU-CHIH Architects
Design Team:
LIN CHI-WEI, CHANG YU-CHIH
Copyright:
Moooten Studio
Country:
Taiwan
This residential design artfully emphasizes the creation of a tranquil lifestyle through the dynamic interplay of light and shadow. Firstly, the architecture features clean lines and materials that blend strength with an inviting softness, establishing a visually striking foundation. Natural light gracefully permeates the open layout, while thoughtfully designed illumination accents enhance each area, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Moreover, shared nooks are seamlessly woven into the fabric of each space, encouraging a lifestyle that harmonizes independence with meaningful connection. As a result, this design not only promotes individual enjoyment but also cultivates a sense of community. Ultimately, the outcome is a living environment that is both transparent and effortlessly functional, inviting residents to embrace a serene and balanced way of life.
Upon entering, guests will be enveloped in public areas that showcase a consistent gray and white color palette, where rhythmic accents of reflective stone and contrasting furniture create a visually dynamic environment. The living room emerges as a tranquil oasis, beautifully incorporating a kare-sansui dry landscape garden visible through expansive floor-to-ceiling glass panels. This design choice allows sunlight to cascade into the space, infusing it with warmth and vitality. Meanwhile, the TV wall commands attention, crafted from elegant light gray marble with sharply defined edges, while the ceiling’s gracefully curved design adds a sense of depth and sophistication.
Transitioning seamlessly, one will see that the open-plan kitchen and dining area fosters a sense of connection and interaction. A circular dining table serves as a centerpiece, reinforcing familial bonds and inviting lively conversations. Above, a strategically placed skylight floods the kitchen with an abundance of natural light, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere and encouraging a free flow of dialogue. Finally, the staircase captivates with its unique curved perforated mesh screen, serving as a striking focal point. As natural light pours in from the atrium, it dances across the staircase, creating an enchanting visual experience with each step. This design not only enhances the overall aesthetic but also enriches the experience of moving through the space.
L.C INTERIOR DESIGN+CHANG YU-CHIH Architects
We are the design team consisting of the architecture and interior design, which speaks the tone of architecture in the interior space, and brings the life to the space. We introspect ourselves thoroughly, from the perspectives of architecture and interior design, and find for our clients the life enthusiasm and expectation. Starting by respecting life, we believe that the family plays as the central part of life roamed with sun, air and nature. We build the house with the construction material full of life expression.
