Bronze Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2026
Home of Memories Interior Design
- A' Design Award 2026 Bronze Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Worth Interior Design Ltd.
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About Home of Memories Interior Design
Home of Memories is a residential interior design for a 115 square meter home in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The layout was reversed and one of the four bedrooms was removed to widen the living room. A photo wall replaces the usual television wall and displays the owner's travel photographs, which can be changed. Wood veneer and stone are arranged in irregular sizes, and light strips are placed along the sides. A full wall of cabinets at the entrance holds shoes, books and travel souvenirs. The living room, dining room and study share one open space.
Chen Chia Yu's Home of Memories Interior Design engages the evolving discourse surrounding how contemporary residential environments might transcend mere functional accommodation to become active participants in memory preservation and personal narrative construction, addressing through spatial and material strategies the fundamental human need to maintain tangible connection with meaningful places and experiences within the domestic realm. The design demonstrates sophisticated understanding of modular architectural systems, employing a large-scale feature wall composed of alternating wood, stone, solid color, and photographic landscape panels arranged in irregular geometric rhythm that functions simultaneously as structural element, visual anchor, and curated gallery of personal geographic memory. This approach suggests dialogue with traditions of memory theaters and cabinets of curiosity while translating such concepts into contemporary residential language through clean-lined modernist vocabulary and natural material palette. The technical execution reveals considerable compositional intelligence in the calibration of proportions governing panel dimensions and their relationships, creating visual syncopation that prevents monotony while maintaining overall coherence, and in the material selection balancing warm blonde woods suggesting oak or ash with horizontal grain orientation, cool gray stone or concrete panels introducing textural contrast, and photographic inserts depicting coastal, alpine, pastoral, and sylvan landscapes that appear professionally printed and mounted behind protective glazing. The integration of photographic imagery within architectural millwork represents particularly successful resolution of competing demands, as the images maintain sufficient scale and clarity to function as recognizable landscape vistas while subordinating to the overall geometric composition, never overwhelming the domestic tranquility of the space. The furnishing strategy demonstrates equal sophistication, anchoring the spatial experience through sculptural reclining chairs with high backs and circular swivel bases that introduce biomorphic counterpoint to rectilinear architecture while suggesting Scandinavian ergonomic design heritage, a clean-lined contemporary sofa in neutral taupe establishing horizontal repose, and an organic-form coffee table with irregular live-edge silhouette providing focal gathering point while reinforcing natural material emphasis. The lighting design merits particular attention, combining recessed architectural downlighting that grazes the feature wall to emphasize texture and highlight select photographic panels, general ambient illumination providing even shadowless fill, and filtered natural daylight entering through floor-to-ceiling glazing concealed behind sheer curtains and vertical ribbed acoustic or textile panels, creating layered illumination that adapts to diurnal rhythms while maintaining serene atmospheric consistency. The chromatic restraint throughout, centering on warm neutrals with subtle cool gray accents and allowing the photographic landscape inserts to provide measured chromatic variation through natural blues, greens, purples, and golden tones, demonstrates mature color sensibility that supports rather than competes with spatial experience. The work invites consideration of how residential interiors might honor both aesthetic refinement and personal history, functioning as contemplative environments that ground inhabitants through visual and material connection to meaningful landscapes and memories while maintaining the serene clarity and functional elegance expected of contemporary design, suggesting that the most successful domestic spaces perhaps serve not only present comfort but also as bridges to treasured experiences and places that have shaped personal identity and continue to nourish the interior life of those who dwell within them.
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- Unique Properties
- By reversing the layout of the living room and adjusting the original four bedrooms to three bedrooms, the width of the living room was increased. The concept of the TV wall was also broken, and a photo wall was used as the main visual element, showing the owner's travel memories, more like a large art exhibition space. The original TV wall was also changed in direction to combine with the dining table, creating a unique new space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions of 115 square meters
- Tags
- Photo wall, Casual and diverse style, Silestone, Angra marble, Titanium-plated steel plate, LED light strip
- Production Technology
- Starting from the entrance, a whole wall of storage cabinets serves as a shoe cabinet, bookcase, and display case for travel souvenirs. Stretching horizontally, it creates a sense of spatial extension. The use of materials of varying sizes and textures creates a variety and enriches the wall's expression. The elevated walkway by the window not only provides direct access to the master bedroom, but also serves as a children's play area and a place to appreciate the changes in nature as the sun sets.
- Design Challenge
- he biggest challenge was presenting the photo wall, showcasing the collection of memories. The designer employed varying materials and colors to create visual variety, employing wood veneer and stone in irregularly scaled arrangements. Interspersed throughout were the male homeowner's photographs, which can be changed. Light strips flanked the walls, enhancing the overall display. The walls, instead of just the photos, appear to be works of art; the entire wall itself appears to be a large-scale work of art.
- Project Duration
- Completion in May 2021 at Hsinchu City, Taiwan
- Operation Flow
- Focusing on recreational diversity, the design reduced one room to expand the shared living space. The living room, dining room, and study are all within the same space, creating a smooth flow of movement while maintaining the functionality of each space and providing a space for the families to spend time together. Besides transforming the main wall into a display for the owner's photography, the TV's position was also changed to integrate with the dining table, eliminating concerns about glare and increasing the space's potential.
- Research
- The homeowners wanted a place where they could completely relax upon returning home, so they demolished a room to enlarge both the living room and master bedroom. Glass sliding doors in the kitchen block out fumes, enhance the sense of perspective, and create a sense of spaciousness. A wall of cabinets leading into the entrance adds storage space. The use of different materials, such as wood and stone, on the walls and tabletops creates a visually varied experience.
- Inspiration
- The homeowner, a travel and photography enthusiast, has a vast collection of photographs but has never shared them on social media. Seeing so many large photos inspired the designer to create a photo wall. Unlike the typical main wall, where a television is placed, this wall features photographs of various sizes, creating a visual focal point and filled with beautiful memories of the homeowner's family's international travels. The photos can also be swapped out to create different scenes.