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Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua by Ming Fa Chen

Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua by Ming Fa Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.


BrontzeBarrualdea· 2026

Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua

by Ming Fa Chen

Client: Luo Jiao Design

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua

Pure Serenity Taichungen (Taiwan) dagoen 42 urteko maila anitzeko etxebizitza baterako egoitza barnealdeen diseinua da. Mailen artean hutsuneak txertatu dira jarraitutasun bisuala sortzeko eta familia-kideen arteko elkarrekintza bultzatzeko. Leiho-irekigune zirkularrek eta ilargi-ateek Suzhouko lorategien arkitekturari egiten diote erreferentzia, eta naturaren ikuspegiak enmarkatzen dituzte. Patio zirkular batek eguzki-argia eta aire freskoa sartzen ditu barnealdera. Liburu-horma batek eskailera solairuarteko jolas-gelarekin lotzen du. Jatorrizko altzairuzko leihoak eta teilatua mantendu dira, eta hormigoi-testuradun pintura, terrazoa eta berreskuratutako baldosak erabili dira.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Pure Serenity Egoitza Barnealdeen Diseinua beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This 42 year old residence features a complex split level layout, with three floors at the front and four at the back. The design breaks traditional isolation by inserting voids that visually connect levels, creating a transparent vertical space that enhances family interaction and emotional bonds. It fuses traditional and modern design, integrating local culture and Chinese garden elements into a richly layered and immersive spatial experience.
Dimensions & Packaging
This three-story home features a complex split level layout with front and rear height difference. The site area is approximately 165 square meters, and the total interior floor area is about 330 square meters. Key design includes a circular patio, mezzanine playroom, and study room. Furniture and storage are integrated, with customized cabinetry, a quartz kitchen countertop, and non-toxic finishes applied throughout.
Tags
Residential Design, Split Level House, Taiwanese Retro, Circular Patio, Pop Art Inspiration, Family Interaction, Vertical Openness, Zen Aesthetics, Reclaimed Materials
Production Technology
The project preserves original steel windows and roof to reduce construction waste. Custom elements such as the slide, mezzanine, and stair handrails use untreated wood and plywood to avoid overprocessing and chemical finishes. Concrete-textured paint, terrazzo, and reclaimed vintage tiles were used for tactile layering and to retain memory of the past while minimizing environmental impact.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was turning the split-level layout’s limitations into assets. Maintaining structural integrity while creating vertical openness required careful coordination. Balancing traditional aesthetics with modern family use and incorporating nostalgic materials without overdecorating demanded both technical precision and cultural sensitivity.
Research
This project used qualitative design research to explore family interaction in vertical homes. Objectives focused on spatial fluidity and emotional connectivity. Through site analysis, user interviews, and observational studies, the team identified key needs for openness and privacy. The resulting design improves light, interaction, and functions designed with children in mind, impacting daily life and enhancing domestic health and happiness.
Inspiration
The design returns to nature while paying tribute to Wang Da Hong and Tadao Ando. Circular elements: window holes and moon gates inspired by Suzhou gardens, frame natural views and echo the Zen of sunrise and sunset. Materials such as concrete textured paint and discontinued terrazzo tiles evoke local memory. Pop art from the 1960s inspires geometric forms in the dining space, blending retro Taiwanese textures with bold visual contrasts.
Project Duration
The project began in July 2022 in Taichung, Taiwan, and was completed in April 2023. Design development, construction coordination, and supervision at the construction site were carried out by LUO JIAO DESIGN throughout the process.
Operation Flow
The open plan design and transparent staircase enhance interaction between floors. A book wall connects to the playroom, turning the stairway into a reading zone. The patio brings light and air, creating a shifting natural scene. Spaces like the study and rooftop play area support modern family needs, offering zones for privacy, work, play, and togetherness.

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