Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Fer in Design d'Intérieur Competition Category.

FerIntérieur· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Intérieur Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure

Au cœur du Refuge Ensoleillé est une rénovation intérieure du rez-de-chaussée d'une résidence familiale vieille de 40 ans à Taïwan. L'espace de 39,6 mètres carrés était sombre et exigu avant les travaux. Le vestibule, le séjour et la salle à manger sont réunis en une seule aire commune ouverte, propice aux rassemblements. L'éclairage demeure homogène et réglable afin de réduire la fatigue oculaire, et le luminaire suspendu au-dessus de la table à manger peut servir de lampe de lecture. Les montants métalliques du banc à chaussures font également office de barres d'appui. Seuls des matériaux non toxiques et écologiques ont été employés.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. Within The Sunlit Haven Rénovation intérieure est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project’s aim is to transform the dim and restricted 1st floor of a 40-year-old family residence into a cozy common area. The owners are a mother in her 60s and her son. Their love for gatherings and nature is incorporated into the design. The designer carefully plans out the lighting for the mother’s eye health, and special metal grab bars at the foyer for accessibility. Only non-toxic and eco materials are used in this project, putting the family’s well-being upfront in the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Floor size: 39.6 sqm (1 floor)
Production Technology: The project uses only non-toxic materials such as certified 0 VOC emulsion paint and lumber, alongside with eco-friendly calcium silicate boards. Additionally, the home is equipped with a ceiling concealed AC unit and an ERV system for better air quality and energy efficiency. On the ceiling at the entrance is a circular maintenance hatch, convenient and aesthetically pleasing.
Design Challenge: The space before renovation was troubled with subpar lighting. The designer made the decision to replace the window glass with better transparency.

The house itself is a 40-year-old building; hence it came with many problems that plague other similar architectures, most notably water leakage and damage. After completely removing the original interior, returning the residence to skeleton, the issues were dealt with, and the designer was able to plan the layout from scratch.
Inspiration: Hidden in the design are the imageries of nature, for hiking being one of the family’s favorite activities. Rounded corners on the ceiling are inspired by winding mountain passes, and the metal strips on the dining room walls form the image of sunlight peeking through the mountains.

To improve the circulation, the designer connects the foyer, the living room and then the dining room, combining them into an open-concept common area suitable for multiple people to enjoy the space together.
Project Duration: The project was finished in 2024, located in Changhua, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Considering the owner’s age, the designer ensures the consistency of the lighting throughout the interior to minimize eye strain. The brightness and color temperature of the light strips can be easily adjusted according to needs, the light fixture above the dining table can be transformed into a reading light. Additionally, the metal support posts of the shoe bench at the foyer doubles as grab bars for accessibility.
Team Members: Erin Guo
Image Credits: Photographer: Ar Her Kuo Photography Studio