Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

IarannTaobh a-staigh· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh

Is athchóiriú taobh istigh é An Tearmann Grianmhar ar an urlár talaimh de theach cónaithe teaghlaigh atá 40 bliain d'aois sa Téaváin. Bhí an spás 39.6 méadar cearnach dorcha agus teoranta roimh an obair. Tá an halla tosaigh, an seomra suí agus an seomra bia ceangailte le chéile ina limistéar coiteann oscailte amháin atá oiriúnach do chruinnithe. Coimeádtar an soilsiú comhsheasmhach agus inchoigeartaithe chun strus súile a laghdú, agus is féidir leis an fheistiú os cionn an bhoird bia freastal mar sholas léitheoireachta. Feidhmíonn na cuaillí miotail den bhinse bróg mar bharraí greama chomh maith. Ní úsáidtear ach ábhair neamhthocsaineach agus éiceabhách.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Within The Sunlit Haven Athchóiriú Taobh Istigh airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

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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