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The Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Yu Chieh Wang

The Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Yu Chieh Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.


UmhaTaobh a-staigh· 2026

The Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

by Yu Chieh Wang

Client: La Vida Design

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

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The Design

About The Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

'S e taobh a-staigh còmhnaidh a th' anns an Soulful Sky Cabin a tha suidhichte faisg air Port-adhair Eadar-nàiseanta Taoyuan. Tha uinneagan farsaing a' cur nar cuimhne fosgailteachd cèaban itealain, agus tha an dealbhachd a' leantainn beachd turais thar chultaran. Tha mullach ìosal aig an doras a-steach a' treòrachadh gu raon-còmhnaidh is ithe fosgailte. Chaidh panailean sintéiseach fhaighinn bho ghrunn sholaraichean agus an gainmheachadh le làimh, an spraigheadh agus an cur ri chèile air an làraich. Chaidh crèadh a chumadh le làimh, a tholladh agus a dhathadh gus stràcan peantadh-ince Sìneach a thoirt gu cuimhne. Faodaidh seòmar ioma-ghnìomhach a bhith na sheòmar-cadail no na phàirt den raon phoblach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha The Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh 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 Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh 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 Soulful Sky Cabin Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Working within a constrained budget, we sourced synthetic boards from multiple factories and applied handcrafted treatments,sanding, spraying, and material layering to imbue each surface with its own texture and character. In lieu of unavailable thin stone panels, we sculpted clay by hand, incorporating perforations and pigments to simulate the brushwork of Chinese ink paintings, infusing the space with a quiet, poetic quality.
Dimensions & Packaging
Approximately 198 m²
Tags
Sky cabin
Production Technology
Working within budgetary constraints, we intentionally departed from standardized interior construction. Instead, we sourced synthetic panels from diverse suppliers, layering contrasting finishes and textures. Each surface was hand treated sanded, sprayed, cut, and assembled on-site,bringing warmth and individuality to the material palette while breaking away from visual flatness. In place of unavailable thin stone slabs, we turned to clay as an expressive medium. Each surface was hand-shaped, perforated, and pigmented to evoke the layered strokes of ink painting. This artisanal approach reinterprets the visual depth of stone while referencing the Eastern sensibility of restraint, natural imperfection, and poetic silence. The result is a material language that feels soulful, deliberate, and quietly powerful.
Design Challenge
The apartment’s low beam structure and overhead ductwork posed spatial challenges. By concentrating all mechanical systems above the entry and storage areas, we intentionally lowered the ceiling at the entrance,creating a moment of compression,before revealing a dramatic, open living area. This orchestrated transition brings emotional impact and spatial contrast.
Research
A fusion of Chinese ink-inspired stone tables, classical stone textures, and Italian walnut furniture reflects a dialogue between Eastern philosophy and Western craftsmanship offering a subtle, poetic cross-cultural experience.
Inspiration
Located near Taoyuan International Airport, the apartment features expansive windows reminiscent of an airplane cabin, carrying the designer’s vision of a journey across cultures and atmospheres. The entrance defined by black grilles and subtle lighting leads to a seamless, open-plan living and dining area that evokes the spaciousness of flight. Each of the two bedrooms showcases a distinct style, reflecting the diverse destinations of travel and the layered identities of the inhabitants.
Project Duration
2025/7 Finish
Operation Flow
The client envisioned a home that could double as a private residence and a hosting venue. To accommodate this, we created a multi-functional room that blends seamlessly with the public zone when open, and transforms into a private bedroom when needed offering both flexibility and discretion.
Team Members
Yu Chieh Wang
Image Credits
photographer/Niceye.studio

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