Project name: Zen And White
Interior design: T.M Design Studio
Designer and Founder: HUANG CHENG-HSUAN
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Photo: Hey!Cheese
Area: 72m2
Year: 2024
Project description from design firms T.M Design Studio
Space is the stage for everyday life, the emotional anchor, and the intersection where ideals meet reality.
Every object carries meaning. In the narrative of daily living, objects soften the boundary between ourselves and the world around us, allowing us to naturally immerse in our environment. Our attention to detail and sensitivity toward life are reflected through our interactions with these objects, expressing a deep care for living and a respectful understanding of our surroundings.
With “reshaping the everyday” as the central concept, we clearly define functional needs and thoughtfully organize spatial structure. Natural light is amplified, and circulation is opened up to let air and sunlight nourish the interior, shifting the viewer’s perspective from moment to moment. Subtle material variations highlight the texture’s motion and the depth of surface patterns, weaving rituals of daily life into the structured spatial layout.
Family members exist as both independent individuals and as part of an intimately connected whole.
For hard materials, the focus is placed on spatial cohesiveness and the inherent beauty of each texture. In the color palette, deep tones are selectively used to enhance the warmth of wood, bringing the natural timber aesthetic to its fullest expression. Every corner becomes a vivid snapshot, a framed moment of quiet yet powerful scenery.
