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Residence

Explore 358 award-winning designs tagged Residence on DesignAmid Magazine.

Yatsugatake Villa Residence

Yatsugatake Villa

Yatsugatake Villa is a summer residence located in Hokuto-City, Yamanashi, Japan. The building is formed by three trapezoid tubes arranged in a fan shape and opening to the south. The wide southern opening admits sunlight during the cold winter, while the extended roof and side walls block the strong summer sun. Windows on the north and south sides let breezes pass through the interior. Traditional Japanese wooden construction is used, with cedar, plaster and shoji screens. Closed shoji screens give soft light, and open screens frame the surrounding mountain landscape.

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Ideal Modern House Residence

Ideal Modern House

Ideal Modern House is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. The home contains an entryway, a living room, a dining area, a kitchen, four bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and two balconies. Grey mirrors on the living and dining room walls and ceilings create reflections that visually expand the space. Black, wood and milk tea tones are combined with stone and marble surfaces. The television wall is made of stone and is supported by imported ironware. Cabinets are placed in each area to store the items listed by the client.

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Cover Residence

Cover

This home in a high density residential district in Tokyo's suburbs was commissioned by a designer at a large real estate company. The first floor entrance offers a view between the staircase and the bathroom clear to the back of the property. Thanks to a courtyard like layout that ensures privacy and a peaceful mood, it's hard to believe the street is just on the other side of the wall. The second floor is integrated with a loft and large void, forming a living area that takes advantage of the high ceilings.

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Grasp the Light Residence

Grasp the Light

Grasp the Light is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan for a forty-year-old house. The narrow and long building was dark and poorly ventilated, so a glass roof was added to draw daylight into the interior. A solid wood book wall follows the cathedral ceiling and extends to the first floor, where steel frames and glass treads replace the original stairs. Cabinets on both sides divide the areas instead of partitions and keep the space open. A hallway on the second floor links the home to the villa next door, where relatives live. Cedar, cypress, granite and brick are used.

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Authenticity Residence

Authenticity

Authenticity is a residential interior design completed in Taichung, Taiwan. The 132 square meter home is inspired by Wabi-sabi, a concept drawn from Japanese aesthetics, and follows a theme of tranquility. Dark wood, steel and black stone create a simple and calm atmosphere. Wood flooring marks the living room, while black stone defines the dining area. A glass brick wall brings natural light into the interior. Ample storage is provided, and eco-friendly, low formaldehyde and water resistant materials are used throughout.

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Symphony of Spring Residence

Symphony of Spring

Symphony of Spring is a residence interior design project completed in Taiwan in 2019. The home covers 341 square meters. Color and texture are used to create an elegant and spacious atmosphere. The public area is mainly blue-gray, and white marble is combined with a dark wooden floor. The private area uses calm tones, with furniture and cabinets in wood tones that support rest. Flower motifs appear through the space and soften the interior. Black and white mosaic tiles draw the lines of flowers and bring a garden feeling indoors.

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The Essence Residence

The Essence

The Essence is a residential interior design for an apartment in Taiwan. A large beam crosses the apartment at a height of less than 210 centimetres. Both sides of the beam are covered with large zebra wood, with titanium-plated metal at the bottom, turning the beam into a focal point. The ceiling meets the beam through oblique angles and curves, which extends the view upward and makes the space appear broader. A long table serves as both a living and a dining area. Most storage is placed in the private rooms, and hidden cabinets keep the shared space simple.

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 Heaven within Reach Residence

Heaven within Reach

Heaven Within Reach is a residential interior design set near mountains and a river in New Taipei City. The original house was rough in finish and held many large beams and columns, with the lowest point measuring 215 cm. The bedroom, storage, hallway, kitchen and dining area are placed around the center of the plan, leaving a spacious public area. A cross beam separates the public and private zones. An irregular arched ceiling, layered surfaces, rounded edges and a palette of white, dusty gray, deep walnut and black make the home feel light and calm.

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My Boundary Residence

My Boundary

My Boundary is a residential interior design in Taoyuan city, Taiwan, with a floor area of 69.42 square meters. The plan divides the space in a modern style and adapts it to the needs of the residents. In the study room, glass and a glass block wall let sunlight pass into the interior, so light and shadow move slowly through the rooms. A semi-circular detail in the master bedroom extends the sense of space. Plywood and wooden beams are treated by a high temperature carbonization process, and the television wall is finished with recyclable tiles made from PP foam.

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Purrfect for Two Residence

Purrfect for Two

Purrfect for Two is a residential interior design for a 40 square meter apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. One side of the original space was 60 centimeters lower, dividing the small area in two. Two storeys are arranged on the sunken side to create a comfortable home for one resident and a cat. A wavy line forms the axis of the space and reduces sharp corners. The staircase steps are low for the cat, and a hole in the wall near the entrance lets the cat pass. Dark grey coating, wood flooring, glass bricks and plaster build the texture.

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Serenity Residence

Serenity

Serenity is a residential interior design for a 105 square meter apartment in Taiwan. The home contains three rooms, a dining room and a living room. Low saturation colors in black, white and gray create a calm atmosphere. A gray mirror finish was applied to a 2.3 meter beam so that the space appears larger and brighter. Technological wood grain panels add subtle texture to the walls, and the use of paint was reduced to reveal the natural character of the materials. The foyer holds showcases for the collections of the residents.

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The Unblemished  Residence

The Unblemished

The Unblemished is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. The home measures about 40 pings and contains four bedrooms and three living rooms. White polished tiles, white walls and white cabinets draw daylight into the interior, while light green accents add vitality. The ceiling height of about 3.6 meters allowed a mezzanine to be added, reached by a staircase and paved with laminate flooring. White wires enclose the mezzanine for safety and transparency, and curtains let the lounge area become a guest room.

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