Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Li Teng Office
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Li Teng Interior Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,070
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About Li Teng Office
Li Teng is an office interior created for an interior design firm, covering about 135 square meters. The layout includes an entrance, office area, break room, conference room and bathroom. A high ceiling and a semi-open plan let natural light reach the whole space. Gentle curves soften the beam, the feature wall and the corridor, replacing rigid straight lines. Materials include hand-applied plaster, stone veneer, oak veneer and concrete hollow bricks. LED strips are set into cabinets, floors and junctions. The calm gray palette supports quiet work and client meetings.
This distinguished interior by Jui Ching Hsu, recognized with the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design, exemplifies a refined synthesis of contemporary workplace functionality with the contemplative spatial qualities traditionally associated with sacred or meditative environments. The design appears to engage thoughtfully with several significant currents in contemporary interior practice, perhaps most notably the renewed appreciation for materiality and craft evident in the juxtaposition of rough-hewn stone elements against refined plaster surfaces finished in warm mineral tones. The double-height volume, articulated through a series of softened arched forms, suggests influences ranging from Mediterranean vernacular architecture to the organic modernism of figures working in the mid-twentieth century who sought to humanize functional spaces through careful attention to proportion and light. The chromatic strategy demonstrates considerable sophistication, establishing a predominantly warm palette of blush, cream, and terracotta tones that creates an embracing atmospheric quality while the introduction of cool grey-green stone partitions provides essential visual relief and spatial definition. Technical accomplishment is evident throughout, particularly in the seamless integration of functional systems including track lighting and workstations within an aesthetic framework that prioritizes sensory experience and material pleasure. The sculptural pendant cluster, with its organic forms and varied iridescent surfaces, functions simultaneously as practical illumination and as a focal point that introduces movement and chromatic complexity into the otherwise serene envelope. The backlit niches containing mineral specimens suggest a subtle reverence for natural materials and geological time that enriches the workspace with contemplative depth. One might consider how this environment proposes that productive creative labor need not occur in spaces of stark utility, but rather flourishes within settings that honor the human need for beauty, warmth, and material connection.
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- Unique Properties
- As an office of an interior design firm, it boasts pure elements and materials such as curves, paint, stone veneers, and strip lights to break away from the traditional office setting. An office with a high ceiling increases the flow of natural light into the space. Besides, an open layout allows the natural illumination to spread throughout the entire space, with soft white glows blending into shades of gray. Gentle curves embrace round shapes and soft edges, creating a flowing aesthetic and guiding the eyes more smoothly through spaces. A serene and cozy work environment is created by breaking up the rigidity of straight lines.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The interior design area is about 135 square meters. The layout consists of an entrance, office area, break room, conference room and bathroom.
- Tags
- Curves, Environmental psychology, Semi-open layout, LED light, Environmentally friendly
- Production Technology
- Smart home, ultra-thin magnetic lamp, PU rock board, Qiyan art paint, system board, solid oak veneer, environmentally friendly latex paint, iron parts, checkered tiles
- Design Challenge
- To create an environmentally friendly and healthy space, organic and natural materials are selected over highly processed ones that could contribute to pollution. The design features a high ceiling to maximize natural light and maintain good ventilation. It reduces the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning, which lowers energy consumption and decreases the carbon footprint.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in July 2024 in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The front door opens into a semi-open layout, inviting a sense of depth and transparency. Not only does the semi-open floor plan create a sense of spaciousness and flow, but it also makes the best use of the space. On the first floor, partition walls separate the office area from the break room. The walls are covered with hand-applied plaster, offering a warm, textured surface that evokes a sense of authenticity that resonates with the Wabi-Sabi ethos. The seating area features partitions with rough stone veneer, continuing the natural and unrefined aesthetic. The partition wall behind is accented with fair-faced concrete hollow bricks, adding a harmonious touch to the space's overall tone. On the ceiling, the beam is softened with gentle curves to smooth out sharp angles. The rounded curves on the feature wall and corridor create a harmonious sense of visual continuity throughout the space.
- Research
- The space beneath the beam and stairway shelves offer ample space for storage. They can also provide a great platform to turn the items into a nice display. LED light strips are embedded within the cabinets, flooring, and junctions, adding interest and dynamic visual flow. The interplay of light and shadow embodies the spirit of Wabi-sabi, a design philosophy that values simplicity, imperfection, and impermanence.
- Inspiration
- Environmental psychology can guide us in creating calming, restorative spaces to discuss dream homes with clients. The light gives off a softer, warm glow on the floor and gaps in the grayscale backdrop. A subdued color palette and flexible, casual layout subtly reveal a sense of profoundness. This setting allows for thoughtful reflections on clients' expectations and needs, helping to refine ideas with a clear mind.
- Image Credits
- Li Teng Interior Design