2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Soft Wood, Stone in Light

Entrant Company

NORTH DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Private Client

Country / Region

Taiwan

Soft Wood, Stone in Light is a residence that transforms material authenticity into a universal language of living. By weaving timber, stone, light, and shadow into a harmonious dialogue, the project conveys not only aesthetic elegance but also cultural resonance: the idea that home should be a sanctuary of balance, simplicity, and timeless comfort.
The design seeks to connect daily rituals with natural rhythms. Stone embodies permanence, grounding the home in stability; wood conveys warmth and intimacy, bringing life and human touch. Light animates these materials, sculpting textures and shadows that shift with time, reminding residents of the poetry embedded in everyday moments. Curved geometries dissolve rigid boundaries, allowing the home to flow like a continuous landscape—serene, fluid, and alive.
Every gesture is restrained yet intentional. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces blend gathering and solitude, while bedrooms become sanctuaries of rest and reflection. Storage is integrated seamlessly, preserving clarity and order. The project emphasizes essentiality over excess, creating a timeless environment that reflects both personal taste and a universal pursuit of calm.
This residence embodies a design value that transcends borders: by aligning material honesty, spatial fluidity, and the choreography of light, it demonstrates how architecture can shape not only spaces but also ways of living, nurturing well-being, mindfulness, and cultural identity.

Credits

CHU PING YANG
CHU AN YANG
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