Plata Interior · 2026
Luminous Serenity Diseño de Interiores Residenciales
by Pei Yun Wu
- A' Design Award de Plata 2026 in Interior
- CLIENT: YUN CAI Interior Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 18,504
- Verification code 660672AFF8 · Verify this award
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About Luminous Serenity Diseño de Interiores Residenciales
Luminous Serenity es un proyecto de diseño de interiores residencial en Kaohsiung, Taiwán. El apartamento fue concebido como un refugio sereno para una joven estudiante de medicina. El diseño sigue la filosofía del wabi-sabi y emplea materiales naturales como la piedra, la madera y el yeso. La luz natural penetra a través de celosías de madera, de modo que la luz y la sombra se transforman a lo largo del día. Se aplicaron revoques ecológicos, madera de deriva, chapa de corteza de árbol y pavimentos continuos sobre la base existente para reducir los residuos. La demolición mínima conserva la distribución original, mientras que una isla de cocina abierta conecta las zonas de estar y comedor.
About the A' Design Award de Plata
Luminous Serenity Diseño de Interiores Residenciales ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Luminous Serenity Diseño de Interiores Residenciales sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Luminous Serenity Diseño de Interiores Residenciales es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.
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- Unique Properties
- The design unfolds around three themes, Light and Shadow, Calm, and Return. Daylight flows through timber louvers like a living rhythm, while tactile materials such as stone, wood, and plaster form a grounded palette. The space becomes a vessel of healing, where light, texture, and emotion converge into a restorative narrative.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Minimal demolition preserves the original layout while improving flow. An open kitchen island connects living and dining areas; the study integrates double-sided bookshelves for a medical library. Diverse lighting, pendants, track, and strips, allows flexible scenarios, enhancing comfort and resonance with daily life.
- Tags
- Taiwan, Interior Designer, Interior, Residential, YUN CAI Interior Design
- Production Technology
- Eco friendly specialty plasters, driftwood, and tree bark veneer are combined with PANDOMO seamless flooring, minimizing waste through direct application on the existing base. This mix of natural and sustainable finishes balances rawness with refinement, showcasing craftsmanship while supporting durability and environmental responsibility.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge lay in creating a sanctuary within a standard apartment while minimizing demolition. By layering textures, integrating sustainable materials, and orchestrating light as a dynamic element, the design transcends visual style, becoming a restorative environment that endures both emotionally and environmentally.
- Research
- The project investigates how wabi sabi aesthetics can be adapted to contemporary urban living. Through material reuse, low carbon processes, and nuanced light control, it explores a holistic balance between sustainability and emotional wellbeing, proposing a design model where aesthetics, ecology, and human needs align.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the philosophy of wabi sabi, the residence transforms urban living into a meditative retreat. Stripping away excess and embracing natural elements, it was created as a sanctuary for the client’s daughter embarking on her medical studies, offering a place of calm, reflection, and emotional grounding.
- Project Duration
- The project, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was completed in November 2024 after an 8 month duration.
- Operation Flow
- Spatial fluidity fosters interaction: the kitchen island anchors gatherings, while open sightlines link the public zones. Timber louvers let light shift throughout the day, enriching spatial expressions. Each space, study, bedrooms, living areas, balances functionality with mood, encouraging wellbeing and meaningful daily rituals.
