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Living Gallery Residential House by M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd. Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd. of Mog for interior space and exhibition design

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Living Gallery Residential House by M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd. of Mog. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Bronze A' Design Award Explained

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.

More About Living Gallery Residential House

Tailored specifically for an art collector, this private residence balances extensive display requirements with everyday living comfort. Through a strategic layout reconfiguration, a previously dark unit containing three bedrooms was transformed into an illuminated loop space featuring two rooms. The design creates a sophisticated warmth by blending grey marble with rich wood textures. By integrating professional gallery lighting with flexible modular systems, the space achieves a functional aesthetic that showcases an art collection while maintaining a welcoming and domestic atmosphere.

About M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Shih Wei Liu, also known as Jason Liu, is the founder of M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd. With fifteen years of professional experience in the hospitality and commercial sectors, he specializes in integrating systematic management into private residential design. His practice is built on the philosophy of Cool Warmth, which balances rational objectivity with deep empathy for the user. He establishes precise spatial logic for residents and elevates their daily living standards through hospitality-grade specifications. This focus allows him to translate complex project requirements into functional and considered living environments.

About Mog

MOG Interior Design (est. 2025) offers luxury spatial design under its "Cool Warmth" philosophy. Led by Shih Wei Liu, MOG creates orchestrated, timeless spaces. Awarded the A' Design Award in 2025.

Award Record

This recognition makes M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd. of Mog a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Living Gallery Residential House
Function
Residential House
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Saddle Brown, Rosy Brown, Black, Gray and Dim Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
M O G Interior Design Co., Ltd.
Country
Taiwan (China)
Brand
Mog
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2025 - 2026
Design ID
#180546

Credits

Team
Shih Wei Liu and Chih Huang Wei
Image Credits
Photographer: Ren Yi You

Design Details

Unique Properties
Living Gallery redefines daily living by seamlessly blending professional curation with domestic comfort. Moving away from traditional, material-heavy luxury, the design utilizes low-saturation warm greys and 3000K lighting to eliminate sterile showroom vibes. Modular shelving and embedded tracks empower the client to curate their own space like a gallery director.
Inspiration
Inspired by the client's large collection and a flawed original layout. The existing three-bedroom space suffered from a dark corridor, poor storage, and felt crowded for hosting. To resolve this, the "Living Gallery" concept was introduced. It brings the open, fluid, and exhibition-oriented qualities of an art gallery into a boutique home.
Research
The research integrates gallery traits into a private residence, balancing professional display with warmth. Strategies include: 1. Circular Circulation, replacing dead-end corridors to boost openness. 2. Spatial Plasticity, utilizing modular systems for adaptability to varying artwork sizes. 3. Lighting Control, employing high CRI (over 90) fixtures adjusted to a warm 3000K color temperature.
Challenge
The main challenge was using marble to create luxury without the cold feeling of high end hotels. The client wanted a premium atmosphere but disliked the distant feel of stone heavy spaces. Therefore, the designer avoided using stone as a flashy centerpiece. Instead, the design focuses on layering textures by mixing marble with other materials. By pairing warm walnut wood with warm grey marble at the central island, the project successfully balances luxury with comfort.
Realization and Technology
Converting three bedrooms into two plus a walk-in closet expanded the public area. A new circular loop replaces dark corridors, introducing natural light. A large central island integrates appliances and storage, solving workspace shortages and preventing visual fragmentation. High CRI LED lighting ensures art is displayed optimally.
Operation and Interaction
Prioritizing flexibility, the living room uses long-span shelves with metal cylinders for clean displays. The master bedroom features a modular Danish wall system for easily movable shelving. The dining wall includes embedded tracks for posters, while the integrated island and table serve as a multipurpose hub for socializing and work.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in May 2025 in Taipei and finished in October 2025 in Taipei.
Specifications
1. Area: 58 square meters. 2. Location: Taipei, Taiwan. 3. Layout: 1 Bedroom, 1 Multipurpose Room, Walk in Closet, 1 Bath, Open Plan Living Dining. 4. Lighting: 6.5 Watt LED General and 10.6 Watt per meter Strip Cabinet. All 3000K, CRI 90 or higher, 24 to 100 degree Beam. 5. Display: Modular wall mounted shelving and cabinet system, Ceiling rails, Custom wood veneer shelving. 6. Main Materials: Walnut Veneer, Marble, Black Steel.
Keywords
Interior Design, Residential Design, Taipei, Renovation, Minimalist, Art Gallery, Exhibition Space, Home Decor, Walnut Wood, Natural Stone, Lighting Design, Spatial Flow, Loop Circulation, Multifunction, Living Gallery

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