Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach by Wei Hsiang Mao

Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach by Wei Hsiang Mao 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

Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach

by Wei Hsiang Mao

Client: Wei Hsiang Mao

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

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The Design

About Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach

'S e taigh-còmhnaidh a th' ann am Pure Realm a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson co-bhith eadar daoine agus peataichean. Tha an dachaigh de 446.28 meatairean ceàrnagach a' sgaoileadh a-mach timcheall air lios meadhanach far am faod cù gluasad gu sàbhailte. Tha meudan fa leth aig an aghaidh agus air a' chùl a' sgaradh cuairteachadh aoighean agus teaghlaich, a' cothromachadh prìobhaideachd agus fosgailteachd. Tha seòmar-suidhe le àirde dhùbailte agus glainneachadh farsaing a' toirt a-steach solas an latha agus a' lùghdachadh an fheum air solas fuadain. Tha staidhre shnìomhach a' cruthachadh a' phrìomh chridhe dhìreach, agus tha slighean-coiseachd còmhdaichte a' ceangal an àite-pàircidh ris an taigh-còmhnaidh. Tha structar stàilinn, plaosg rìs agus còmhdaichean stèidhichte air mèinnearan a' lùghdachadh na lorg-coise carboin.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach 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 Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach 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 Pure Realm Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidheach 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: -Steel structure: integrated with the atrium to frame a courtyard of natural symbiosis.
-Connecting walkway: links the parking area to the main residence, reducing inconvenience on rainy days.
-Double-height living room: expansive glazing introduces abundant daylight and creates vertical visual continuity.
-Spiral staircase: adds a sense of play and layered movement.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 446.28 square meter.
Tags: Open layout, Natural materials, Wabi-sabi, Barrier-free flooring, Pet-friendly
Production Technology: -Steel structure: more recyclable and reusable than traditional reinforced concrete.
-Natural lighting: double-height spaces and expansive windows reduce the need for daytime artificial light.
-Low-processed materials: rice husk and mineral-based coatings lower the project’s carbon footprint.
Design Challenge: Set on a lakeside plot with an irregular shape and a high proportion of unusable corners, the design faced challenges including:
-Designing circulation and road access
-Configuring building massing and setbacks
-Orienting windows while meeting regulatory constraints
Research: Due to the unusual shape of the site and its lakefront location, the project has a high proportion of uneven land. Planning challenges included overcoming access routes and road design issues. Furthermore, the key design challenges were to rationally allocate building massing, window orientations, and regulatory constraints.
With the goal of creating a coexistent space for pets and people, the design sought a safe and open atrium where the dog could roam freely, balancing convenience and privacy. Furthermore, the design sought a clearly defined public and private area within the home, allowing for a natural flow between entertaining friends and daily life without interfering with each other.
Inspiration: This project is built on the core idea of coexistence between pets and people. The homeowner envisioned a safe, open courtyard where pet dogs could roam freely while privacy and everyday convenience were equally preserved. The space was designed to clearly distinguish between public and private domains, allowing daily living and social gatherings to flow naturally while remaining independent.
Project Duration: The project finished in November 2025 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The architectural massing unfolds around a central courtyard, creating a surrounding layout. The front and rear volumes are separated, dividing domestic and guest circulation to create a buffer between privacy and openness. A double-height atrium and staircase form the vertical core, while covered walkways connect indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring sheltered movement in all weather. With its clean, minimalist vocabulary, the design shapes a modern dwelling for coexistence.
-Privacy and circulation: a single primary axis separates guest access from family use.
-Massing configuration: setbacks and offsets allow flexible site utilization.
Team Members: Designer: Wei Hsiang Mao