奇鈺家居從花蓮出發，真實呈現大理石材紋路之美，將東臺灣在地石材的美學風格具體詮釋與呈現。
Based in Hualien, Chyi Yuh Marble showcases the natural beauty of marble veining and interprets the distinctive aesthetics of stone native to Eastern Taiwan.
您覺得使用花蓮在地石材創作最大的優勢與挑戰是什麼？
What do you see as the greatest advantages and challenges of creating with locally sourced stone from Hualien?
最大的優勢，是花蓮大理石擁有天然形成、無法複製的紋理與色彩，每件作品都具有獨一無二的生命力，也展現臺灣石材的特色。最大的挑戰則是天然石材沒有完全相同的花紋，每一塊石頭都需要依照紋理、硬度及特性調整加工方式，在製作的時候有的時候會有一些小裂但肉眼初期是不易察覺的常常做到快要完成的時候裂開，所以在製作的時候都要特別的小心。
The greatest advantage is that Hualien marble has naturally formed patterns and colors that cannot be replicated. Every piece has its own unique character and vitality, while also showcasing the distinctive qualities of Taiwanese stone.The greatest challenge is that no two pieces of natural stone have exactly the same pattern. Each piece must be processed according to its grain, hardness, and individual characteristics. Sometimes small cracks exist in the stone but are difficult to detect with the naked eye at first. It can even crack when a piece is nearly finished, so every step of the process requires great care.
您希望觀眾透過作品認識什麼樣的花蓮？
What kind of Hualien do you hope audiences will come to know through your works?
希望大家看到的不只是風景優美的花蓮，更是孕育優質石材、擁有深厚工藝文化的地方。我們希望讓更多人知道，花蓮的大理石不只是建材，更能成為兼具美感與實用性的生活器物，讓花蓮的自然資源以另一種形式陪伴人們的日常。
We hope people will see Hualien not only as a place of beautiful scenery, but also as a region blessed with high-quality stone and a rich culture of craftsmanship. We hope more people will come to understand that Hualien marble is not simply a building material, but can also become an everyday object that combines beauty and practicality, allowing Hualien’s natural resources to accompany people in their daily lives in another form.
從石材加工與外銷走向自有品牌，最大的挑戰與收穫是什麼？
What have been the greatest challenges and rewards of transitioning from stone processing and export manufacturing to building your own brand?
過去以代工與外銷為主，重視的是製造能力與品質管理；建立品牌後，更需要思考設計、產品定位以及如何與消費者溝通。最大的挑戰，是將傳統石材產業轉化為符合現代生活的設計品牌；最大的收穫，則是看到越來越多人開始欣賞臺灣大理石的天然之美，也理解石材可以不只是建築材料，而是陪伴生活的美好器物。
In the past, our business focused mainly on OEM production and exports, with an emphasis on manufacturing capabilities and quality management. After establishing our own brand, we also needed to think more deeply about design, product positioning, and how to communicate with consumers. The greatest challenge has been transforming the traditional stone industry into a design brand suited to contemporary lifestyles, while the greatest reward has been seeing more and more people appreciate the natural beauty of Taiwanese marble and understand that stone can be more than a building material—it can become a beautiful object that accompanies everyday life.
您認為一件好的石材生活器物，應該具備哪些特質？
What qualities do you think a good stone object for everyday use should have?
我認為一件好的石材生活器物，應該要具備美感、實用性與耐用性。讓天然紋理成為主角；同時也要符合日常使用需求，讓人願意長久使用，而不是只作為展示品。當器物能隨著時間陪伴生活，也讓人更加珍惜天然材料的價值，這就是我們想創造的生活美學。
The greatest characteristic of serpentine stone lies in its rich variations in natural patterns, colors, and crystal formations, making every piece impossible to replicate. It also contains fine natural pores that can absorb essential oils, making it particularly suitable for developing into aroma diffuser products. Our designs do not intentionally conceal the material itself, but instead preserve its natural patterns and colors as much as possible, allowing each work to reveal the most authentic qualities of serpentine stone and enabling users to experience the unique warmth of a natural material.
若民眾第一次接觸臺灣大理石，您最推薦從哪件作品開始認識？
If people are encountering Taiwanese marble for the first time, which work would you most recommend as a starting point?
我會推薦我們啾香梨擴香石，是用花蓮的和平白與蛇紋石來製作，象徵著白天與土地，還有滿滿對花蓮土地的情感。啾香梨，就想你，一個思念的味道。
I would recommend our “Jiu Xiang Li Marble Diffuser,” which is made from Hualien’s Heping White Marble and serpentine. The two types of stone symbolize daylight and the land, while also carrying our deep affection for the land of Hualien. “Jiu Xiang Li, just like missing you, a scent of longing.”
