Layered Cohabitat

Apartment for POC Design

Designed for a single woman and her cat, this compact apartment reimagines co-living in a small space. Leveraging high ceilings and a split-level layout, the design enhances vertical movement while blending clean lines, soft taupe tones, and natural textures to evoke a serene, wooded atmosphere. Cat friendly functions, like a climbing wall, elevated walkway, are seamlessly integrated without compromising human comfort. The removal of a daylight blocking partition improves natural lighting, while eco conscious, non-toxic materials support sustainability and well-being.

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Unique Properties

Unlike the typical living form, this project provides an innovative solution that integrates everyday functionality while offering the cat an exclusive habitat without any sacrifice to the human's living experience. Exploring the new possibility and cohabitation within a compact space, the design aims for a flowy, effortless, and harmonious balance between the cat and the occupant. The master plan takes advantage of the high ceiling, expanding vertically to enhance movement.

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Eco-friendly, non-toxic material, compact space

Production Technology

By introducing varied vertical axes and conjoining open spaces, the design breaks away from a typical apartment layout, creating a split-level flow and spatial diversity. Backdrops are finished in mineral paint, offering a gentle, organic texture that pairs seamlessly with the cabinetry, open shelving, and pegboard wall system. Through the interplay of curves, clean lines, and cut-out form, this small-scale apartment transforms into a new living form where the cat and the human coexist in comfort.

Design Challenge

The apartment suffered from poor daylighting due to a partition wall blocking the east-facing orientation and the path of the rising sun. By removing the partition wall, the layout opens up, allowing the east-facing room to bring daylight into the interior spaces.

Project Duration

Tainan City

Operation Flow

A two-tier low cabinet by the window provides not only storage but also a cozy lounging spot for both occupants. Ascending steps build up a climbing wall for the cat, linking to a walkway that wraps around a beam, allowing light and air to freely flow through the space. The open shelving paired with the floating walkway helps define spatial boundaries through a lightweight design, avoiding any sense of visual clutter.

Research

All materials were applied with thoughtful consideration: LED lighting devices were used to save energy, and recycled-based paints were chosen for sustainability. Meanwhile, all materials were certified non-toxic and safe for both humans and animals. Durable surface materials were selected to reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Inspiration

Spanning less than 50 square meters, the apartment is tailored for a single woman and a cat. Reimaging the notion of walking into a forest, the interior space is holistically structured with clean lines and soft taupe palettes, complemented by wood materials. Light, color, and the texture interweave to evoke a clam, relaxing, carefree woodland ambiance. Especially, the mirror at the entrance enhances the visual spaciousness through reflection.

Image Credits

Kane Liou Photography

Project Overview

Layered Cohabitat Apartment has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2025 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. 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.

Bronze Recognition

POC Design was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2026, a testament to excellence of their work Layered Cohabitat Apartment.

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POC Design's Layered Cohabitat Wins Bronze at A' Design Award for Innovative Cat-Friendly Apartment

POC Design has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award 2026 for Layered Cohabitat, a 46-square-meter apartment in Tainan City designed for a single woman and her cat, blending eco-friendly materials, innovative vertical layouts, and harmonious cohabitation in a compact space.

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