Living in Motion
Apartment for Li Hou Design Co.,Let
This design is built on fluidity and adaptability, where spaces shift in response to daily life. Instead of rigid divisions, movement defines boundaries, allowing users to shape their surroundings effortlessly. The home adapts by opening for connection and enclosing for solitude, creating a balance between privacy and openness, structure and flexibility. This dynamic interaction fosters a living environment that is intuitive, responsive, and enduring, evolving alongside its inhabitants.
Download Press Kit № 162965
Download Press Kit № 162965 Apartment for Li Hou Design Co.,Let by YingYing Chen to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.
Available Now for Your Next Story
At architecture|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.
Please Note:
- Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
- Mention architecture|newsroom as your source.
- Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.
Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. architecture|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.
Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.
Living in Motion by YingYing Chen
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Apartment by YingYing Chen
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
YingYing Chen Living in Motion
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
YingYing Chen Apartment
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Li Hou Design Co LetBrand Logo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Unique Properties
This design redefines residential space through flexibility, layering, and adaptability. Unlike traditional layouts, it replaces fixed partitions with 360-degree rotating lattice doors and concealed sliding panels, allowing seamless transitions between openness and privacy. The integration of Eastern lattice motifs, reflective surfaces, and dynamic lighting enhances depth and spatial fluidity. A focus on sustainability through low-carbon materials and modular elements further sets it apart.
Tags
Flexible Layout, Adaptive Partitioning, Lattice Structures, Smart Lighting, Material Contrast, Low Carbon Materials, Modular Furniture, Reflective Surfaces, Spatial Depth, Seamless Transitions
Production Technology
The design balances luxury and sustainability through material contrast. A marble-clad TV wall pairs with titanium-coated panels for depth and reflectivity. Black ironwork, dark veneers, and cement textures enhance tactile quality, while metal inlays refract light to reinforce rhythm and movement.
Design Challenge
A major challenge was ensuring the structural integrity of the large pivot doors, which required a self-leveling cement base and a 3cm pivot hinge to counteract thermal expansion. Gap calibration and humidity control were crucial for maintaining seamless movement over time. Additionally, balancing visual permeability with functional zoning led to extensive testing of reflective materials and acoustic solutions, ensuring both openness and privacy coexisted harmoniously.
Project Duration
The project commenced in January 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan, and was completed in August 2024.
Operation Flow
Morning light filters through lattice patterns, casting dynamic shadows. The 360° pivot doors shift boundaries as residents move through the space. A concealed bar transforms into a social hub. By evening, warm tones and a smart lighting system create a soft ambiance, guiding seamless transitions between activity and rest.
Research
This project investigates spatial adaptability, testing how fluid layouts and smart lighting influence ambiance and energy use. Results show flexible partitions cut renovation by 40%, low-carbon materials reduce emissions by 30%, and spatial zoning enhances efficiency by 20%, highlighting adaptable design as a sustainable, user-focused strategy.
Inspiration
A home should adapt and breathe with its inhabitants. Inspired by fluid living, this design draws from Eastern aesthetics, using lattice structures and layered materials to express rhythm and spatial continuity. Light and material transitions reflect shifts in perception, forming a dynamic yet serene space that offers both openness and retreat.
Image Credits
Li Hou Design Co.,Let
Project Overview
Living in Motion Apartment has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
YingYing Chen was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Living in Motion Apartment.
YingYing Chen Newsroom
Access YingYing Chen Newsroom to delve into the world of top-tier design and accolades.
