2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

SILOAH ARTISTIC RETREAT

Entrant Company

INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Hospitality

Client's Name

SILOAH ARTISTIC RETREAT

Country / Region

Taiwan

SILOAH ARTISTIC RETREAT is located in Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Matsu, Taiwan, redefining the hotel experience in a region once at the Cold War frontier. Matsu’s unique geographical and historical context offers an ideal canvas for “reinterpreting boundaries.” Through cultural decoding and contemporary translation, the layered history of Matsu transforms into an artistic language that is both deeply local and universally resonant, revitalizing cultural memory and sparking fresh narrative possibilities.
Transformed by INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN, SILOAH ARTISTIC RETREAT stands as a luxurious, art-infused sanctuary—the only high-end hotel in Matsu with 60 guest rooms, setting it apart from typical homestays. The design flawlessly blends modern functionality with historical charm and classical elegance, with art serving as the unifying theme throughout.
Inspired by Matsu’s maritime spirit, the design incorporates the mesmerizing “Blue Tears” phenomenon and the rhythmic pulse of ocean waves. These natural elements are subtly woven into the decor and soft furnishings, creating an immersive marine ambiance. Every detail—from the inviting lobby to each refined guest room—is meticulously crafted, turning the space into a dynamic art gallery that preserves historical traces while exuding contemporary luxury and comfort.
The guest rooms feature classical lines, ornate carvings, and carefully selected furnishings that harmonize with modern amenities, offering an unparalleled experience of elegance. In the public areas, a historic pipe organ—over a century old and reimagined with fresh arrangements of Taiwanese classics and indigenous melodies—takes center stage in the lobby and banquet hall. Complemented by an 1862 Bosendorfer antique piano and adorned with calligraphy and artworks by local Taiwanese artists, these elements create a cross-temporal symphony that turns every performance into an artistic feast.
More than just a hotel, SILOAH ARTISTIC RETREAT is a cultural platform that fuses sustainability, local heritage, and artistic innovation. Here, history and modernity, art and life converge to craft an unprecedented narrative of themed hotel interior design, offering each guest a truly unforgettable, soul-enriching experience.

Credits

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
PEI CHIEH LU
SENIOR DESIGNER / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
MEI TING CHIU
DESIGNER / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
YAN FANG WANG
DESIGNER / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
WEI HUA XIONG
DESIGNER / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
FENG TIAN LAI
SPECIALIST / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
NAI ZHEN ZHUANG
SPECIALIST / INSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN
MENG ZHEN LIAO
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