2025 | Professional

NY Architectural Design Awards Silver Winner Winner

Floating Nest

Entrant Company

VS MUSES LAB

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Private Client

Country / Region

Taiwan

Floating Nest is a cinematic yet intimate residence designed for a single male homeowner seeking a sanctuary that merges refined luxury with personal expression. The design draws inspiration from the concept of suspension, where light, materials, and space appear to hover, creating an atmosphere that is both weightless and grounded.

The palette of brushed metal, natural stone, stone veneer, and mirrors was carefully curated for its tactile depth and its ability to interact with light. Each surface transforms as daylight shifts, revealing new dimensions of texture and reflection. From the foyer, an illuminated translucent stone panel casts a soft, inviting glow, while brushed metal cabinetry establishes an elegant industrial tone. Subtle LED accents are integrated throughout to create visual pathways that guide movement and enhance the perception of spatial flow.

Spatial planning emphasizes openness and verticality. Mirrored ceilings extend perceived height, while light, both natural and artificial, flows seamlessly between zones to enhance spatial continuity. In the dining area, brushed metal wall panels refract and diffuse illumination, scattering it into layered glimmers that change with the time of day. These moments of shifting light bring a sense of dynamic vitality, ensuring each experience of the home is unique.

The monochromatic flooring, coated with non-toxic mineral finishes, provides comfort, durability, and environmental integrity. The bedroom introduces a natural counterpoint through a hand-laid stone veneer headboard wall, evoking the rugged beauty of mountain cliffs and fostering a calming retreat. In the gaming room, a custom-illuminated Avengers emblem merges pop culture with architectural craftsmanship, offering a playful yet sophisticated focal point.

In Floating Nest, every detail, from precise joinery to the choreography of light, works to create a home that feels effortlessly elevated. It is a personal haven where design, lifestyle, and emotion converge in harmony, offering a narrative of elegance, individuality, and sensory richness.

Credits

SHANG-YI CHO
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