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Representing a partition experiment, this project aims to redefine residential living by eliminating conventional cement walls. Most apartment layouts typically rely on partition walls to define spaces such as the living room, dining area, study, and bedrooms. This project started from scratch, where the apartment was only structured with beams and columns, and crafted spatial partitions from thin 5mm steel. The four circular partitions distinguish between work and rest areas, fostering a new conversation between the living and spaces.
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The site is characterized by its neighboring lush greenery. To allow the outdoor landscape to visually extend into the interior spaces, the circular partitions near the floor-to-ceiling windows are intentionally kept low, gradually increasing in height toward the inner areas. Meanwhile, the steel-forged partition system holistically shapes a flowing screen-like structure. Though no clear lines demarcate between spaces, each area is interwoven and individually functional. At the entrance, a three-meter-long table serves two-way purposes, divided by a curved partition: the inner side functions as a home office, while the outer side serves as a dining table, providing a fluid transition between work and dynamic areas.
Replacing partition walls from steel screens under a minimalist design approach, not only enhances visual coherence but also significantly reduces decorative material usage. Approximately 80% of the construction materials involved steelwork, including steel wires, rods, and plates. In addition to shortening the construction timeline, the project embraces sustainable design principles and minimizes construction waste.
The varying heights of the partitions define different functions, reshaping traditional residential boundaries and maintaining a seamless connection between the interior and exterior spaces. Without floor-to-ceiling blockades, the design offers residents an airy, flowing environment that preserves both openness and intimacy. In response to daily living needs, a welded steel rod runs alongside the partition screens, serving as a versatile railing—for example, as a bookshelf or walk-in closet support. While the interior embraces a minimalist style, careful attention has been paid to detail, with every corner thoughtfully equipped and considered.
Half-height partitions maintain a sense of spacious openness throughout the home, allowing family members to get closer or to keep distant as they choose. When returning home, the wide, airy sightline and unobstructed views through the windows gently wash away fatigue and bring peace to the soul.
StudioX4 Interior Architects was established in the summer of 2010 and is comprised of a team of architects, professional interior designers, and lighting technicians. Their work emphasizes the warmth of human connection and art, covering a wide range of disciplines including architecture, interior design, and furniture design.
StudioX4’s creations have garnered international recognition, with influences spanning from Germany, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and South Korea. They have received numerous prestigious international awards, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, Dezeen Shortlist, and the Taipei Design Award Mayor’s Prize.
In recent years, the team has continued to gain acclaim, winning the Architizer A+ Award in the U.S. and the London International Creative Competition (LICC), making them one of the few Taiwanese teams to achieve such global recognition.
