# Asia-Pacific residential design and architecture trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asia-pacific-residential-design-and-architecture-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-31T14:58:05.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Residential design and architectural trends in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly focusing on modern aesthetics and functional integration.

In Taiwan, developments include the integration of high-end Italian furniture into residential planning through partnerships like the ‘Jingchen Life Show’ project, and interior design projects such as the Between Tides apartment, which emphasizes the interplay of light, copper surfaces, and mineral tones. 

In other parts of the region, trends include a shift toward space-saving, modular furniture in New Zealand to accommodate denser urban living, and significant architectural renovations in Australia that replace dated colonial styles with contemporary designs and natural materials.

## Claims

- Architect Brian Zulaikha worked on the Tree Change House renovation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Artist Janet Laurence is an owner of the Tree Change House property. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Tree Change House is located on a 20,000-square-metre plot at the foot of Woodhill Mountain. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The original Tree Change House was a faux colonial-style homestead completed in 1990. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- IN-Xian Design completed the Between Tides apartment in Taipei in 2026. (single source)
- The Between Tides interior uses a deep-blue central volume inspired by Konpeki. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Taipei and Australian architectural projects showcase modern design transformations

Architectural projects in Taipei and Australia showcase modern transformations, including IN-Xian Design’s light-focused Taipei apartment and the renovation of the Tree Change House in Australia.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-and-australian-architectural-projects-showcase-modern-design-transformations

### 2026-08-28: Furniture markets adapt to urban living trends in Taiwan and New Zealand

Furniture markets in Taiwan and New Zealand are shifting toward integrated residential design and space-saving solutions to meet the needs of modern urban living.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/furniture-markets-adapt-to-urban-living-trends-in-taiwan-and-new-zealand

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