WU WEI APARTMENT
Designers: Degree Design
ARCHITECTS
Designers: Degree Design
LEAD ARCHITECT
Tseng, Chih-Hao
DESIGN TEAM
Tseng, Chih-hao
PHOTOGRAPHS
MD
AREA
76 m²
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
New Taipei City , Taiwan
CATEGORY
Apartment Interiors
English description provided by the architects.
WU WEI: EMBRACING THE NATURAL FLOW OF SPACE AND LIFE
The city is a jungle of concrete, overflowing with choices and crossroads. I
mmersed in this chaotic landscape, we often find ourselves lost in the labyrinth of our own making—torn between gain and loss, uncertain whether to hold on or let go.
Some wander in confusion, while others race back and forth, all in search of a place to rest their soul.
Within the irregular layout of this space, the design seeks to reveal harmony by aligning with the natural flow. Through careful adjustments to spatial axes, patterns emerge effortlessly from asymmetry.
Following the principle of Wu Wei, unnecessary partitions are removed, creating openings that allow natural light and outdoor views to flow freely indoors.
Boundaries dissolve, and spaces extend naturally, inviting both light and sightlines to wander without restriction.
Rather than covering ceilings and walls, the design leaves beams exposed, creating deliberate negative space.
Subtle touches—dark mineral finishes and stone accents—are introduced sparingly, balancing raw materials with organic textures.
The design avoids forced complexity, allowing each element to remain in its most authentic state, following the Dao: the way things are meant to be.
Reflections from stainless steel enhance the interplay between volume and void, producing a seamless rhythm between what is present and what is absent, fixed and flowing.
Life, like a maze, is full of unexpected twists and turns. We often struggle to predict whether our choices will bring joy or regret.
But Wu Wei teaches that clarity comes not from control or exertion, but from moving with the natural flow of things, avoiding resistance against the natural order.
Fragility and courage can coexist, and whether we let go or hold on, forward movement ensures that no moment is wasted.
Just as we continue to move toward the unknown, we remain true to ourselves—never truly lost.
