The Fragrance of Life

This serene retirement home reflects a senior couple’s shared passions of Literature through a design inspired by the structure of classical Chinese narrative (起承轉合). The layout guides movement from entrance to study, bedroom, kitchen, and dining, mirroring the fluidity of reading. The arc is reminiscent of the curvature of a rolled paper. The living room and study are separated by a sturdy bookcase, balancing lightness and openness. Light and shadow play on the ceiling adds literary magic, while visual elements inspired by Chinese character "冊" (books) expresses warmth and humanism.