Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Yster in Binneruimte- en Uitstallingsontwerp Competition Category.

YsterInterieur· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie

Binne Die Sonverligte Toevlugsoord is 'n binnenshuise renovasie van die grondvloer van 'n 40 jaar oue gesinswoning in Taiwan. Die 39.6 vierkante meter ruimte was voor die werk skemer en beperk. Die voorportaal, sitkamer en eetkamer is saamgevoeg in een oop gemeenskaplike area geskik vir byeenkomste. Beligting word konsekwent en verstelbaar gehou om oogvermoeidheid te verminder, en die ligarmatuur bo die eettafel kan as 'n leeslamp dien. Die metaalpale van die skoenbank dien ook as vashouhandvatsels. Slegs nie-giftige en omgewingsvriendelike materiale word gebruik.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Within The Sunlit Haven Binnenshuise Renovasie word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project’s aim is to transform the dim and restricted 1st floor of a 40-year-old family residence into a cozy common area. The owners are a mother in her 60s and her son. Their love for gatherings and nature is incorporated into the design. The designer carefully plans out the lighting for the mother’s eye health, and special metal grab bars at the foyer for accessibility. Only non-toxic and eco materials are used in this project, putting the family’s well-being upfront in the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Floor size: 39.6 sqm (1 floor)
Production Technology: The project uses only non-toxic materials such as certified 0 VOC emulsion paint and lumber, alongside with eco-friendly calcium silicate boards. Additionally, the home is equipped with a ceiling concealed AC unit and an ERV system for better air quality and energy efficiency. On the ceiling at the entrance is a circular maintenance hatch, convenient and aesthetically pleasing.
Design Challenge: The space before renovation was troubled with subpar lighting. The designer made the decision to replace the window glass with better transparency.

The house itself is a 40-year-old building; hence it came with many problems that plague other similar architectures, most notably water leakage and damage. After completely removing the original interior, returning the residence to skeleton, the issues were dealt with, and the designer was able to plan the layout from scratch.
Inspiration: Hidden in the design are the imageries of nature, for hiking being one of the family’s favorite activities. Rounded corners on the ceiling are inspired by winding mountain passes, and the metal strips on the dining room walls form the image of sunlight peeking through the mountains.

To improve the circulation, the designer connects the foyer, the living room and then the dining room, combining them into an open-concept common area suitable for multiple people to enjoy the space together.
Project Duration: The project was finished in 2024, located in Changhua, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Considering the owner’s age, the designer ensures the consistency of the lighting throughout the interior to minimize eye strain. The brightness and color temperature of the light strips can be easily adjusted according to needs, the light fixture above the dining table can be transformed into a reading light. Additionally, the metal support posts of the shoe bench at the foyer doubles as grab bars for accessibility.
Team Members: Erin Guo
Image Credits: Photographer: Ar Her Kuo Photography Studio