The Dawn Àite Cònaidh by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2023

The Dawn Àite Cònaidh

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Àite Cònaidh

Is e An Camhanach àite-còmhnaidh ann am Baile Hualien, Taiwan, air a dhealbhadh mar dhachaigh dhreuchd-leigidh. Tha an taigh a' còmhdachadh 150 meatair ceàrnagach agus chaidh a chrìochnachadh sa Ògmhios 2022. Tha an taobh a-muigh air a shimplich, agus tha am prìomh aghaidh air a chomharrachadh le dà loidhne lùbte. Tha craiceann lùbte an togalaich a' sìneadh bho bhonn gu mullach, agus mar sin tha an taobh a-staigh ceangailte ris an àrainneachd timcheall air ach fon dìon bho theas an t-samhraidh. Bidh àrdaichear a' ruighinn gach làr airson ruigsinneachd gun chnapan-starra. Leigidh dorsan-slaighde agus pannalan cuairteachaidh le cleachdadh sùbailte. Tha seòmar-ionnlaid an làir uachdair mu choinneamh uinneig a-muigh le sealladh air Hualien.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha The Dawn Àite Cònaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi The Dawn Àite Cònaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh The Dawn Àite Cònaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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