Castle of Mine is a residential project in Taiwan by Great Circles Interior Design. The aim was to create a home that feels welcoming and comfortable, with the presence of a guest house. Instead of relying on extravagant features, the design uses atmosphere and detail to express classical luxury.

Preferring practicality over excessive ornamentation, the designer focused on functional hardware while enjoying the creative freedom given by the owner to explore bold new ideas. The design incorporates unique characteristics on each level, ensuring a cohesive yet dynamic flow throughout the home. In Taiwan, the ground floor of a residence is often used as the living room. However, this home features a salon, a gathering-hall-style space designed to impress. It showcases a classical Victorian style with Art Deco flairs. The multi-layered ceiling design conveys luxury yet without any garishness. Titanium-plated metal elements and travertine add to the variety of textures and colours.

A small section of a wall on the ground floor is gilded, as requested by the owner. The designer turned the idea into an art piece with a distinctive vision, as if recreating a part of an ancient site in the house.

The family living room embraces a minimalist aesthetic. A seagull-wing-shaped facade ceiling disguises the unattractive structural beam. A wooden door hides the elevator door, and the maintenance panels are cleverly concealed to keep the look consistent, offering both clarity and calm within a considered space.

The home gym and the attic both feature eco-friendly Japanese diatomite plaster for the walls, with the capability to regulate humidity, control odour, and eliminate formaldehyde. Thanks to the master plasterer trained in Japan, the walls boast exceptional texture and visual appeal.