In this Taipei project, Chu Cheng Design brings a refined industrial style to Brutalist principles for a young couple's home.

Working within budget constraints while maintaining the raw "wild" nature of Brutalism, the designers chose hollow bricks as their key material. These offer both practical perforations to prevent heaviness and a satisfyingly rough texture that makes an immediate visual impact.

Within the 1,245-square-foot space, the bricks are polished and arranged in an orderly pattern. This clever approach creates a sense of visual cleanliness and stability. When combined with the space's volume and natural wood elements, it brings warmth to the otherwise industrial materials, creating an innovative mix of textures that still feels like home.

The communal areas stick to a deliberate three-colour palette - a choice reflecting the designers' understanding of colour theory. This limited scheme creates optimal visual balance and mental calm. Wood veneer wraps around exposed beams, softening their industrial edge. The study and dining areas are separated by black perforated panels paired with hollow bricks, allowing natural light from the study's floor-to-ceiling windows to filter through to the dining space, creating playful light patterns throughout.

The bedroom maintains the overall colour scheme while balancing industrial elements with the tranquillity expected of a rest space. The design team has created a home that's both conversation-worthy and practical, leaving room for the owners to weave their own daily experiences into its continuing story.

Photograhy: Chu Cheng Design