Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain by Yu Ting Chen

Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain by Yu Ting Chen 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.

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Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain

by Yu Ting Chen

Client: Cornerstone Gallery

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

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The Design

About Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain

'S e taobh a-staigh gailearaidh ealain a th' ann an Cornerstone, suidhichte ann an Taichung, Taiwan, le farsaingeachd de 36 meatairean ceàrnagach. Is e an crìochnachadh as motha plàstair crèadha traidiseanta air a dhèanamh de chrèadh dhearg, connlach rus agus rus glaodhach, a chuidicheas le bhith a' riaghladh taiseachd is teothachd a-staigh. Tha balla crèadha dearg lùbte a' stiùireadh luchd-tadhail tron rùm. Chaidh fosgladh cruinn de 75 ceudameatairean ann an trast-thomhas a ghearradh anns an leac-làir gu h-àrd agus chaidh inneal stàilinn còn-chruthach a chur ann gus solas an latha a thoirt domhainn a-steach don taobh a-staigh. Tha na sgeilpichean stàilinn le patana so-atharrachadh agus so-thoirt air falbh airson taisbeanaidhean caochlaideach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain 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 Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain 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 Cornerstone Taobh a-staigh Gailearaidh Ealain 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: This project challenges that convention by utilizing sustainable Earth-based materials as the spatial centerpiece. The primary finish is a traditional clay plaster composed of red clay, rice straw, and glutinous rice. This bio-composite not only anchors the aesthetic but also naturally regulates indoor humidity and temperature, significantly enhancing the building's energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area,36 m²
Tags: MuYu Design,MuYu Interior Design,Cornerstone Gallery,
Production Technology: The palette centers on raw, tactile materials: Red Clay Plaster, Patinated Steel, and Resin Mortar Flooring.
Design Challenge: The site is situated within a narrow 5-meter alley, flanked by adjacent buildings that restrict natural light to a brief morning window. To overcome this, a 75cm diameter circular aperture was precision-cut into the floor slab, into which a conical steel fixture was embedded to funnel daylight deep into the interior. Due to the extreme spatial constraints, heavy machinery was inaccessible; thus, the installation and securing of all structural steel components required meticulous manual suspension and manual rigging techniques.
Research: To preserve the pristine state of the unrepairable clay walls, all hanging points were meticulously calculated and pre-installed with iron hardware. To ensure long-term versatility, the patinated steel shelves are fully adjustable and removable, providing a dynamic display system that evolves with each exhibition.
Inspiration: "A gentle breeze passes, sunlight trickles down; a ritualistic ascent that feels like retreating into a secluded valley."
A strategic skylight functions as a natural spotlight, focusing brilliance directly onto the sculptures.
The visitor is enveloped by a curved red clay wall, A solid wood counter seamlessly integrates consultation with curated exhibition, while timber louvered doors provide a semi-permeable boundary that extends the visual horizon into the private quarters.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in January 2024 in Taichung, Taiwan, and reached completion in December 2024.
Operation Flow: Beneath the circular skylight at the upper-left entrance, a stone sculpture is strategically positioned to bridge the gap between the neighborhood and the visitors, fostering an immediate and tactile connection with the artwork.
Patents: ® 2026 by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Image Credits: Image #1~5 :Photographer, Hey!Cheese
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