2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Curves of Quiet, Light of Home

Entrant

Tatung University

Category

Interior Design - Student Design

Client's Name

-

Country / Region

Taiwan

About The Entry

Curved lines flow like ink washes, unfolding gently from the geometric rhythm of hexagonal tiles at the entryway. They meander through every corner and edge, softly dissolving the rigid boundaries of the space. Within the open, fluid layout, the calm presence of white lacquer and Silver Fox marble is woven together with the warmth of beige artistic wall coating and natural wood accent, creating a subtle and pleasant harmony—where every element of temperature and order quietly moves through shifting light and shadow to form the essence of home.

In response to the client’s desire for Refined Simplicity, the design revolves around a harmonious contrast concept, achieving a seamless unity of material functionality, aesthetic expression, and spatial purpose. The entryway tiles offer both durability and water resistance—ideal for the region’s frequent rains—while their distinctive geometry lends a sense of movement, naturally guiding the flow into the home. Rounded corners soften sharp angles to reduce collision risks while also shaping a welcoming first impression with their gentle contours, further enhanced by the interplay of materials and light to evoke a sense of arrival. In the shared areas, elegant cabinets with smart home technology are discreetly integrated beneath finely crafted surfaces, allowing the design to serve daily life with understated grace. A perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality meets the family’s need for versatile living scenarios, shaping a home where design elevates everyday experience.

The designer set up a sloped ceiling in agreement with the golden ratio between the living and dining areas, becoming a flowing visual composition that gently dissolves the presence of structural beams. Light cascades along this incline, like morning rays piercing through clouds, softly enriching the spatial depth while concealing air-conditioning and utility systems to maintain visual harmony and a continuous sense of openness.Crafted the kitchen island from Silver Fox marble, which serves as a crisp and pristine culinary anchor. Above the dining table, a bespoke golden Möbius strip pendant casts delicate reflections under warm light, symbolizing the enduring bonds of family and infusing the space with an artful sense of ritual.

Credits

Student Designer
Chin Tung Chen
Dr.
Chen Li Chieh
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