Bronze 2025

Inked Elegant

by YU XUAN LAI for CHING I SHIN Design

The design draws from the owner's preference for dark wood textures, translating them into a palette of black, gray, and white. Thread board and stretched leather fabric extend the detailing of the original space, while a restrained use of wood texture refines the overall atmosphere. A strategic division of movement defines internal and external zones, with a door marking the transition. The living area remains open for communication, while the private spaces offer a sense of retreat and security.

Questions & Answers

What is the total floor area of the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment is a 96-sqm apartment unit.

When did work on the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment begin and end?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment started in April 2022 and finished in February 2023.

Which award did the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment receive in 2025?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment was awarded Bronze in A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2025.

What primary colors compose the palette of the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment features a color palette composed of black, gray and white.

Which material texture influenced the color scheme of the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment was influenced by the dark wood texture favored by the owner.

What types of lighting fixtures are used in the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment uses box lights, wall lights and indirect light.

How is the kitchen separated from the living area in the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment separates the kitchen from the living area with a glass sliding door that shields from lampblack.

How was the TV wall design adapted to accommodate existing structural beams in the Inked Elegant Residential Apartment?

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Inked Elegant Residential Apartment adapts the TV wall by breaking through the structural beams and columns and visually extending it across the whole wall in black and stone.

Bronze A' Design Award Winner