The Dawn Жилищна сграда by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Бронзова награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на архитектура, сгради и конструкции Competition Category.

БронзАрхитектура· 2023

The Dawn Жилищна сграда

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Бронзова награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Жилищна сграда

„Зората“ е жилищна сграда в град Хуалиен, Тайван, проектирана като дом за пенсиониране. Къщата заема площ от 150 квадратни метра и е завършена през юни 2022 г. Външният вид е опростен, а главната фасада е очертана от две извити линии. Извитата обвивка на сградата се простира от долу до горе, така че вътрешното пространство е свързано с околната среда, но същевременно е защитено от лятната жега. Асансьор достига до всеки етаж, осигурявайки достъп без бариери. Плъзгащи се врати и въртящи се панели позволяват гъвкаво използване на пространството. Банята на последния етаж е обърната към външен прозорец с гледка към Хуалиен.

The Recognition

About the Бронзова награда A' Design Award

The Dawn Жилищна сграда е носител на Бронзовата награда A' Design Award — високо престижно признание, присъждано на изключителни дизайни, които се отличават с творчество, изобретателност и проницателност. Бронзовите победители са изобилно умели и поразително творчески артефакти, които удостоверяват богатия опит, въображение и находчивост на своите дизайнери. Очаква се The Dawn Жилищна сграда да бъде високо ценен, възхищаван и обичан предмет, забележително професионален и иновативен. Този дизайн, спечелил Бронзовата награда A' Design Award, включва най-добрите практики в изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите и е отличен с вниманието си към детайла. The Dawn Жилищна сграда великолепно удовлетворява нуждите, докосва желанията, очарова чувствата и привлича любопитството.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: As far as the exterior is concerned, the building’s appearance is simplified, demonstrating a sculpture like artwork towering over the base. The face of the main building is outlined through two curved lines. Besides, the solid construction is covered little by little and unfolded by the softly curved surface, just like a calla blooming quietly from the street block. Over the top furnishings have been abandoned to create abundant storage space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 150 square meters.
Tags: Architecture, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
Production Technology: From bottom to top, the building skin is slowly stretched, which makes the indoor area and the outdoor surroundings connected yet separated. Therefore, it has effectively eliminated the heat energy brought by the sun during summertime.
Design Challenge: The project adopts a minimalist design style from the exterior of the building to the interior of the space, focusing on the daily functional needs as the main focus of the planning. As a result, the designer significantly reduces the unnecessary purchase of furniture and eliminates superfluous decorations. The designer's initiative has greatly avoided the waste of resources and created a sustainable and friendly house.
Research: On top of that, the bathroom is planned at the external window on the top floor, so the beautiful scenery of Hualien is brought into the room, offering the clients a soothing and comfortable bath experience. In addition, due to the reduction of the living area caused by this equipment, the designer has skillfully selected adjustable features such as sliding doors and revolving door panels to endow the space with variable usability.
Inspiration: This project is a residential space in the old district of Hualien City, Taiwan, which is the owner's and his wife's retirement home. Given the cramped and narrow space of the original residence, it is expected that the needs such as abundant light and spaciousness can be incorporated into the new home to create a comfortable and enjoyable living space. The designer has completed the entire planning with a simple yet resourceful strategy.
Project Duration: The project was completed in Hualien City in June 2022.
Operation Flow: When the night comes, the warm yellow light from the room reflects like a flute-shaped glass containing champagne, diffuses an elegant luster in the dimly lit neighborhood, and welcomes visiting relatives and friends to gather for a drink. Considering the owner's needs for barrier-free facilities, an elevator that can access each floor is installed inside the house.
Image Credits: Wu Chih Kang