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Family Haven

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architecture
  • Company/Firm
    J W Interior Design
  • Lead Designer
    YA-WEI HUANG
  • Other Designer(s)
    Jhong-Wei Hsu
  • Photo Credit
    Allie Hsieh
  • Location
    Kaohsiung
  • Project Date
    2024/02

This 290 sqm, four-story townhouse, originally two narrow 30-year-old structures, was transformed into an open, airy family haven. The design emphasizes warmth, longevity, and family connection, using natural wood tones, soft-gray palettes, and high-quality coatings like Italian art paint and Japanese humidity-regulating paint. Curves and circles are a pervasive motif, seen in a 3-meter-tall entryway storage unit, a concealed bathroom cabinet, an egg-shaped display cabinet, and circular ceiling cutouts symbolizing the family of four. Children's growth was a key consideration, with flexible room designs and playful elements. Despite renovation challenges, natural light and ventilation are prioritized, with strategic blinds reportedly reducing indoor temperatures. The residence is a narrative of family, growth, and enduring design.