2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Rhaosody in Ink

Entrant

Ego Design

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

This exceptional duplex residence redefines contemporary luxury living for a family of five, masterfully balancing refined aesthetics with practical functionality. The design philosophy embraces a sophisticated dark-toned palette, weaving together diverse premium materials to create a layered, luxurious atmosphere that feels both elegant and warmly inviting.
The innovative spatial design establishes seamless vertical connectivity between floors, fostering natural family interaction through thoughtfully planned entertainment and living areas. The open-plan configuration encourages daily communication while maintaining distinct zones for various family activities.

Material Excellence
Four key elements define the space's distinctive character: deep brown wood veneers provide a sophisticated foundation, carefully curated stone materials add natural textural depth, refined metal accents deliver contemporary edge, and glossy glass surfaces create visual expansion through reflection. This rich material palette generates subtle visual layers while maintaining cohesive elegance throughout.

Holistic Design Approach
The color scheme predominantly features dark tones enhanced by warm gray latex paint, with stone textures providing organic variations. Soft furnishings follow a Mélange style philosophy, incorporating refined leather pieces that balance functionality with comfort. Every element has been meticulously selected to support both aesthetic vision and practical family needs.
The comprehensive lighting strategy employs warm base illumination, strategic accent lighting that highlights premium materials and architectural details, and ambient lighting for atmosphere creation. Generous natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows complements the artificial lighting scheme.

This project successfully demonstrates how contemporary luxury can be infused with genuine warmth. Through precise material application and intuitive spatial arrangement, the design team has created an ideal residence that satisfies sophisticated aesthetic desires while nurturing the essential comfort and connectivity modern families require. Every detail reflects refined design sensibility without sacrificing the fundamental warmth that makes a house truly feel like home.

Credits

Designer
CHIEN-NENG CHANG
Designer
YI-TIAN WU
Designer
YU-JU SU
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