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Residence

Explore 358 award-winning designs tagged Residence on Magazine of Design.

 Dwelling in Shelter Residence

Dwelling in Shelter

Dwelling in Shelter is a residential interior design for a 125.6 square meter home in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The layout was reconfigured from four bedrooms to two, and one former room became a walk-in dressing area. An open plan links the foyer, pantry, island kitchen, and piano corner into a single social area. The island is aligned with the dining table and holds an oven and wine storage. A structural column is absorbed into a cabinet with storage and shoe space. Stone textures, metal finished laminates, and wood grains set a calm tone.

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Gave Residence

Gave

Gave is a multi-unit residence with attached garages, completed in Osaka, Japan. Each unit links a private garage directly to a studio or office space, so residents move from the car to the home with ease. The building has a steel structure and two floors. A column-free garage entrance allows large vehicles to enter and leave smoothly. Large slabs of natural Ena stone form the main gate, and the floating second floor works as a canopy. Wide driveways, planting and shared terraces create a quiet and private setting.

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Animitta Residence

Animitta

Animitta is a residential interior design located in Taichung, Taiwan, covering a site area of 248 square meters. Fixed partitions are replaced by a central structural column that acts as the spatial axis and organizes a radial circulation loop. Functions are defined by furniture arrangements, while a rotating art wall allows areas to shift between open and secluded states. Folded metal panels, white finishes and curvilinear solid wood flooring support the sense of flow. Diagonal seismic elements are left exposed as a geometric feature.

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Vessel in Urban Residence

Vessel in Urban

Vessel in Urban is a three-story residence designed for multi-generational family living in a busy downtown district. The building is made of fair-faced concrete and clad with large areas of glass paired with wood. Green landscapes are planted in the courtyard, terrace and balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight and views of the plants into every room. Window placement was planned to protect privacy from nearby houses. Natural wood surfaces are finished with a lacquered shine, following traditional lacquerware craft. The construction area is 770 square meters.

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Reflected Light Residence

Reflected Light

Reflected Light is a residential interior design for a high-rise apartment of about 206 square meters in Taiwan. The unit has windows on three sides, and the layout is planned to guide daylight through the home. Overhead cabinets between the kitchen and balcony were removed and the island was extended so that daylight reaches further inward. Motorized blinds and recessed lights soften strong sun. Coated panels, natural stone and gray laminate flooring create a calm, low-saturation setting. A display wall along the hallway holds the family LEGO models.

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Symphony of Modern Luxury Residence

Symphony of Modern Luxury

Symphony of Modern Luxury is a residential interior design created for urban living. The large primary living area forms the center of the home. Natural light fills the space, which is oriented toward city views. The living area flows into a dining space, where a statement chandelier hangs above the table. Materials include marble, bespoke dark wood joinery and selected textiles, layered to add depth and warmth. Lighting is planned to shape each room, from focal points to soft ambient glows. The design balances generous scale with personal comfort.

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Belle Epoque Residence

Belle Epoque

Belle Epoque is a duplex residential interior located beside a river in Taiwan. The long and narrow plan is opened with horizontal and vertical openings and mirrored ceilings, which extend the lines of the space and increase the sense of height. Decorative details follow Italian and French architectural influences, and a soft color palette adds artistic elegance. Smart lighting and air conditioning systems are concealed within the linear facades. On the second floor, an open corridor between two bedrooms also serves as an overhead cinema.

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Platinum Refraction Residence

Platinum Refraction

Platinum Refraction is a residential interior design of approximately 327 square meters in Taipei, Taiwan. The home stands along the Keelung River and uses an open layout, so the living room, dining area and kitchen share natural light and river views. A piano screen divides the space while remaining semi permeable, and sliding doors open or close the kitchen. White surfaces with gold accents are combined with stone, titanium plated metal, leather and wood. Curved ceiling frameworks link the foyer, piano area and living room.

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Serenity Residence

Serenity

Serenity is a residential interior design for a 107.7 square meter apartment in Tainan City, Taiwan. Curved ceiling forms wrap a structural beam and mechanical equipment, turning constraints into visual guides. The living, dining, and reading areas are combined in one open plan, so daylight reaches deep into the home. Matte gray-white paint reduces reflection, while an architectural concrete coating on the ceiling adds texture and wood elements add warmth. Storage is concentrated along the television wall in suspended cabinets.

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Pure Serenity Residence

Pure Serenity

Pure Serenity is a residential interior design for a 42 year old split level house in Taichung, Taiwan. Voids are inserted between the levels to create visual continuity and to support interaction among family members. Circular window openings and moon gates refer to Suzhou garden architecture and frame views of nature. A circular patio brings daylight and fresh air into the interior. A book wall links the staircase to a mezzanine playroom. The original steel windows and roof are preserved, and concrete textured paint, terrazzo and reclaimed tiles are used.

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Secluded Beauty Residence

Secluded Beauty

Secluded Beauty in the Mountains is the common area interior design of a residential development in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The space of about 374 square meters includes a lobby, a meeting room and a lounge, and is planned to help residents meet and build closer connections. The design follows Japanese aesthetics, with wooden grilles in the lobby and a reception counter that combines natural stone veneer with titanium plating. Ceramic artworks are integrated into each area. The calm setting offers rest from the busy city.

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Uncover The Light Residence

Uncover The Light

Uncover The Light is a residential interior design for an apartment of 181.5 square meters in Taiwan. The home holds three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a study room and three bathrooms for a family of four. Staggered grilles are placed on the ceiling in an irregular pattern to widen the low space under the beams. Adjustable wooden louvers control the strong western sunlight. Titanium-plated chiseled panels, marble flooring and wood grain surfaces are combined. The staircase acts as a transition between dark and light color tones.

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