The Dawn Wenning by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsArsjitektuer· 2023

The Dawn Wenning

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Arsjitektuer Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Wenning

Book Text: The Dawn is in wenning yn Hualien City, Taiwan, ûntworpen as in pensjoenwente. It hûs beslacht 150 fjouwerkante meter en waard yn juny 2022 foltôge. It uterlik is ferienfâldige, en de haadgevel wurdt omkadere troch twa bûge linen. De bûge gevelhûd rekt fan ûnderen nei boppen út, wêrtroch it ynterieur ferbûn is mei de omjouwing, mar dochs beskerme wurdt tsjin de simmerhitte. In lift berikt elke ferdjipping foar tagonklikheid sûnder drompels. Skowdoarren en draaipanielen soargje foar fleksibel gebrûk. De badkeamer op de boppeste ferdjipping hat in eksterne finster mei útsjoch oer Hualien.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

The Dawn Wenning is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan The Dawn Wenning wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. The Dawn Wenning foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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