2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Harbour Glory

Entrant Company

Entasis Engineering Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Living Spaces

Client's Name

Ms. Chan

Country / Region

This project embraces a philosophy of understated luxury, replacing ostentation with refined materials, layered lighting, and subtle spatial compositions. The design prioritizes the seamless integration of storage and functional elements into daily living, dissolving the traditional divide between beauty and practicality. Every detail is crafted to evoke quiet sophistication, where elegance is discovered rather than declared.
The guiding concept is “luxury in restraint.” Rather than relying on elaborate ornamentation, the spaces express refinement through tactile surfaces, balanced proportions, and the interplay of natural and artificial light. In the living room, KD series wood veneer panels from a leading brand pair with Italian-imported eco-friendly artistic paint to create a rich, velvety wall finish. The bedroom continues this sensibility with a serene palette, noise-reducing waterproof wood flooring, and concealed storage that maintains visual clarity. Kitchen and bathroom areas are equally sleek, integrating functionality within streamlined forms.
A major challenge was to maximize storage without compromising spatial purity. This was achieved by embedding storage within architectural elements—transforming wall panels into hidden cabinets, integrating compartments behind decorative surfaces, and designing built-in furniture that blends seamlessly into the environment.
Materials were chosen for both aesthetic quality and environmental responsibility. Custom furniture employs KD wood veneer panels for their fine grain and durability, while flooring enhances acoustic comfort and longevity. Eco-friendly Italian artistic paint offers rich texture and low VOC emissions, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
Sustainability guided every material decision. Reclaimed wood from dismantled furniture or buildings was repurposed for interior finishes, reducing deforestation and giving new life to old materials. Plant-fiber-based wallpaper, energy-efficient in production and biodegradable after use, was applied to wall surfaces. Select flooring areas feature recycled rubber, renowned for its durability and slip resistance, produced from repurposed tires and other rubber waste. The design also explores innovative boards made from bamboo fiber and agricultural by-products like straw, combining environmental responsibility with excellent physical performance.
This project harmonizes elegance, functionality, and sustainability—demonstrating that high-end living can be both refined in style and responsible in impact.

Credits

Project Location
Shilin District, Taipei City, Republic of China
Project Area
198 m²
Design Start Time
May 2024
Completion Time
September 2024
Chief Designer
ZHENG Kaihua
Assistant Designer
CHEN Jiayu
Main Materials
Eco-Friendly Artistic Paint, Premium Custom Woodwork Coatings, and Solid Wood Eco-Friendly Decorative Materials
Photo Credit
Miss Cheng
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