Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award yn Izer in Ynterieurromte en Útstallingûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerYnterieur· 2026

Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten

by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Client: Spaceblossom Design

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Ynterieur Category

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The Design

About Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten

Haven of Echoes is in wenynterieur dat persoanlik ûnthâld feroaret yn in aktyf ûnderdiel fan it deistich libben. Boeken, erfstikmeubels en sammele foarwerpen binne yntegrearre yn sirkulaasje-, opslach- en útstalsystemen, wêrtroch in hûs ûntstiet dêr't ûnthâld en deistige routine njonken elkoar besteane. Sykhelle wandôffurdigingen fan diatomee-ierde regelje de fochtichheid en absorbearje kokenlucht, wat helpt om restaurearre erfgoedmeubilêr en boekesamlingen te behâlden, wylst de keuken-, yt- en wenromten iepen en ferbûn bliuwe. De wente beslacht sa'n 130 fjouwerkante meter, mei op maat makke boekewanden dy't oant 3,5 meter heech rikke.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Haven of Echoes Ynterieurûntwerp foar Wenten wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Haven of Echoes redefines the residence as a living archive where memory objects actively shape spatial experience. Books, heirloom pieces, and collected artifacts are embedded into circulation, display, and storage systems, allowing personal history to unfold naturally through daily life. The integration of breathable diatomaceous earth walls enhances environmental comfort while preserving openness across the kitchen, dining, and living zones.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence spans approximately 130 square meters, organized into open-plan kitchen, living, and dining zones. Ceiling heights range from 2.7 to 3.2 meters to maximize daylight and openness. Custom book walls rise to 3.5 meters with a 1.2-meter depth, integrating storage and circulation. The central island measures 2.4 by 1.5 meters, while breathable diatomaceous wall finishes support passive odor absorption and humidity regulation.
Tags: Haven of Echoes, Residential Interior, Living Archive, Open Plan Living, Ritual Island, Memory Driven Space, Diatomaceous Earth Wall, Integrated Storage, Passive Odor Control, Heirloom Preservation
Production Technology: The project combines breathable diatomaceous earth wall finishes, custom millwork, integrated book walls, and precision carpentry to support both environmental performance and long-term storage needs. Timber veneer, mineral plaster, steel detailing, and restored heritage furnishings were carefully coordinated to balance material warmth, durability, and preservation of personal collections within the open-plan residence.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating heirloom furniture, books, and travel collections into an open-plan home without disrupting clarity, openness, or preservation requirements. Balancing social interaction, historical context, and material performance required careful coordination of circulation, storage depth, and breathable wall technologies, resulting in a residence that supports both emotional resonance and functional precision.
Research: This qualitative residential design study investigated how personal memory and collected artifacts can become part of everyday life. Research focused on circulation behavior, domestic rituals, and preservation needs through homeowner interviews, observation, and material testing. Findings informed a spatial strategy that improves usability, passive environmental comfort, and long-term heritage preservation, demonstrating how memory-driven interiors can enrich both daily living quality and emotional continuity.
Inspiration: The project began with the idea that memory should be lived with rather than stored away. The homeowners’ books, inherited furniture, and travel artifacts collected across Europe inspired a spatial study on how personal history can be woven into everyday domestic rituals. The design also explored how an open-plan kitchen and living environment could remain visually connected while improving odor absorption and humidity balance through breathable diatomaceous earth wall finishes.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2025 and was completed in December 2025 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Daily life is organized as a layered sequence that begins at the entrance threshold, transitions through curated storage and display zones, and opens into a ritual-centered kitchen, dining, and living environment. The central island anchors cooking, gathering, and conversation, while continuous circulation pathways create intuitive movement and visual continuity. This flow transforms ordinary routines into shared domestic rituals shaped by memory and interaction.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang, 2026.
Team Members: Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang