Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua by Pei Yun Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.
ZilarBarrualdea· 2026
Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua
by Pei Yun Wu
Client: YUN CAI Interior Design
Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category
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About Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua
Luminous Serenity Kaohsiung-en (Taiwan) kokatutako egoitza barruko diseinu bat da. Apartamentua medikuntzako ikasle gazte batentzako aterpe lasai gisa sortu zen. Diseinuak wabi-sabi filosofiari jarraitzen dio eta material naturalak erabiltzen ditu, hala nola harria, egurra eta igeltsua. Eguzki-argia egurrezko pertsienetatik sartzen da, eta horrela argia eta itzala aldatuz doaz egunean zehar. Igeltsu ekologikoak, itsasoak ekarritako egurra, zuhaitz-azalezko xafla eta junturarik gabeko zoladura aplikatu ziren lehendik zegoen oinarriaren gainean, hondakinak murrizteko. Eraispen minimoak jatorrizko banaketa mantentzen du, eta sukalde-uharte irekiak egongela eta jangela lotzen ditu.
The Recognition
About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award
Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Luminous Serenity Egoitza Barruko Diseinua jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.
Behind the Design
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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.
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