The Dawn Preswylfa by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Pensaernïaeth Competition Category.

EfyddPensaernïaeth· 2023

The Dawn Preswylfa

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Pensaernïaeth Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Preswylfa

Mae'r Dawn yn breswylfa yn Ninas Hualien, Taiwan, a gynlluniwyd fel cartref ymddeol. Mae'r tŷ yn ymestyn dros 150 metr sgwâr ac fe'i cwblhawyd ym mis Mehefin 2022. Mae'r tu allan wedi'i symleiddio, a chontwriwyd y prif ffasâd gan ddwy linell gromlin. Mae croen crwm yr adeilad yn ymestyn o'r gwaelod i'r brig, fel bod y tu mewn yn gysylltiedig â'r amgylchedd o'i gwmpas ond eto wedi'i gysgodi rhag gwres yr haf. Mae lifft yn cyrraedd pob llawr er mwyn sicrhau mynediad diرwystr. Mae drysau llithro a phaneli cylchdroi yn caniatáu defnydd hyblyg o'r gofod. Mae ystafell ymolchi'r llawr uchaf yn wynebu ffenestr allanol sy'n cynnig golygfa o Hualien.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae The Dawn Preswylfa yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i The Dawn Preswylfa fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae The Dawn Preswylfa yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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