Echo Villa is nestled on the mid-mountainside of Taiwan, where the architecture flows naturally with the terrain, bringing the rhythm of the hills into both the structure and interior. Inspired by the homeowner’s longing for a life close to nature, the design centers around the concept of “Echoes of the Earth.” Mountain lines are echoed through window frames, landscape language is translated into architectural elements, and soft curves define staircases, furniture, and circulation, creating a seamless spatial fluidity. The residence adopts a palette of sandy earth tones, highlighted by a nine-meter-high foyer and custom-blown glass lighting that evokes the feeling of mist rising through the mountains.
© Peny Hsieh
Materials such as mineral coatings, natural wood, and muted textiles bring warmth and depth, while open-plan layouts dissolve traditional boundaries between zones, allowing life and nature to merge without interruption. Echo Villa is also a living gallery where art and daily life intersect. Collaborating with 20 European artists, the project integrates custom-designed furniture and art pieces, transforming the home into a vessel of cultural dialogue.
© Peny Hsieh
One of the greatest challenges in the early design phase was meeting the homeowner’s vision: a space of pure aesthetic strength and emotional healing. To bring this to life, the designer engaged in a long, evolving dialogue with the client, refining, aligning, and ultimately reaching a shared design language. Despite increased budget constraints, the team stayed committed to quality, realizing a dreamlike sanctuary rooted in contemporary aesthetics and soulful mountain living.
Project Info
Interior Designers: Peny Hsieh Interiors
Country: Taipei, Taiwan
Area: 990 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs: Peny Hsieh
Design Team: Terry Lai
Madeline Brooks is a Projects Editor at Arch2O, where she has been shaping and refining architectural content since March 2024. With over a decade of experience in editorial work, she has curated, revised, and published an array of projects covering architecture, urbanism, and public space design. A graduate of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Madeline brings a strong academic foundation and a discerning editorial eye to each piece she oversees. Since joining Arch2O, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the platform’s editorial direction, with a focus on sustainability, social relevance, and cutting-edge design. Madeline excels at translating complex architectural ideas into clear, engaging stories that resonate with both industry professionals and general readers. She works closely with architects, designers, and global contributors to ensure every project is presented with clarity, depth, and compelling visual narrative. Her editorial leadership continues to elevate Arch2O’s role in global architectural dialogue.