St. Kilda Micro Apartment / Tsai Design
St. Kilda Micro Sanctuary is a 25 m² studio apartment in Melbourne. It was designed for a couple who spends only two to three months here each year. For the rest of the time, they rent it…
Tsai Design
Tsai Design is a Melbourne‑based multidisciplinary studio led by architect and designer Jack Chen (陳宏才). Since 2006, Jack has held pivotal roles across the creative sector—currently serving as Creative Director at Neil Architecture—while also founding Tsai Design to pursue a broad spectrum of passion projects. The studio’s portfolio spans boutique residential architecture and experimental tiny‑house living to temporary stage and exhibition environments, plus bespoke furniture and product design. Notable collaborations include work with Taiwan’s Tzu Chi Organisation and Tasmania’s Nocton Vineyard.
Driven by a spirit of experimentation, Tsai Design tailors each commission with unique solutions, seamlessly blending traditional techniques—like cardboard construction—with cutting‑edge methods such as 3D resin prototyping, 2D graphics, and VR visualization. Every project strives for harmonious integration of heritage and innovation, delivering cohesive designs that resonate on multiple sensory and conceptual levels.
LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia
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Richmond Apartment: Maximizing 35m2 with Style
The client bought a tiny 35m2 1 bedroom apartment without a working kitchen. The challenge is to refurbish the unit with clever interventions to create a generous living condition and cozy interior design.