The Dawn Elamu by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Pronksauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

PronksArhitektuur· 2023

The Dawn Elamu

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Pronksauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Elamu

Book Text: The Dawn on elamu Hualieni linnas Taiwanis, mis on kavandatud pensionäride koduks. Maja pindala on 150 ruutmeetrit ning see valmis 2022. aasta juunis. Hoone välisilme on lihtsustatud ning peafassaadi piiritlevad kaks kaarjat joont. Kaarjas hoonekest kulgeb alt üles, mistõttu on sisemus ühendatud ümbrusega, olles samas kaitstud suvise kuumuse eest. Lift viib iga korruseni, tagades takistusteta ligipääsu. Liuguksed ja pöördpaneelid võimaldavad ruumide paindlikku kasutamist. Ülemise korruse vannituba avaneb välisakna kaudu, pakkudes vaadet Hualienile.

The Recognition

About the Pronksauhind A' Design Award

The Dawn Elamu on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. The Dawn Elamu peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. The Dawn Elamu rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

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