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A Gentle Shelter: Redefining Home Through the Modern Cave
PrizeHonorable Mention in Interior Design / Houses Interior
Firm LocationTaoyuan City, Taiwan
CompanyClearspace Design & Research
University/SchoolChung Yuan Christian University
Lead ArchitectRyan Kuo
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQug4pC3Tg
Home Emotion × Cave Imagery × Light, Shadow & Texture Inspired by the owner’s family steel factory, this project reimagines home as a “modern cave” — a quiet, protective space rooted in the earth. Soft curves, muted tones, and natural materials reflect the strength and warmth of steel. Beige earth-based paint, stone, tiles, wood veneer, and iron elements balance sustainability and texture. High-end Italian and French furniture adds elegance, while user-centered flow enhances emotional connection. Local teams were involved to reduce carbon footprint and deepen cultural identity.