Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho by Yu Fen Lee

Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho by Yu Fen Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2026

Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho

by Yu Fen Lee

Client: Yujian.studio

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho

He hoʻolālā loko hale noho ʻo Reflected Light (Ka Mālamalama Hoʻohālikelike ʻia) no kahi keʻena noho hale kiʻekiʻe ma kahi o 206 mika ʻāpana ma Taiwana. He mau pukaaniani ko ka hale ma nā ʻaoʻao ʻekolu, a ua hoʻolālā ʻia ka hoʻonohonoho e alakaʻi i ka mālamalama o ke ao a puni ka hale. Ua wehe ʻia nā waihona ma luna ma waena o ka lumi kuke a me ka lānai, a ua hoʻolōʻihi ʻia ka pākaukau mokupuni i hiki i ka mālamalama o ke ao ke komo hohonu i loko. Na nā pale pukaaniani mīkini a me nā kukui hoʻokomo ʻia e hoʻopalupalu i ka lā ikaika. Na nā papa uhi ʻia, ka pōhaku maoli, a me ka papahele laminate hinahina e hana i kahi wahi maluhia a mālie ke ʻano o ke kala. Aia ma ka pā hōʻikeʻike ma ke ala hele nā kiʻi kūkulu LEGO a ka ʻohana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Reflected Light Ka Hoʻolālā Loko Hale Noho i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Maximizing light was key. With windows on three sides, overhead cabinets between the kitchen and balcony were removed, and the island was extended to let daylight flow inward. A wide skyline view enhances dining, with motorized blinds and recessed lights softening harsh sun. Life unfolds from the foyer to the living room, kitchen, and hallway leading to private rooms, each with a window. A LEGO wall along the hall preserves family memories, while lighting and views at the corridor's end transform it into a serene pause, balancing shared spaces with private retreats.
Dimensions & Packaging: The interior spans approximately 206 square meters. The original layout is a semi-enclosed square-shaped structure forming a 'C'-shaped floor plan. Starting from the C-shaped entrance are the living and kitchen/dining areas, followed by a hallway leading to two children's rooms and a study, with dual master bedrooms at the far end. All rooms, except the hallway, receive natural light. Based on this structure, the designers planned a rhythmic progression of space, ensuring that every turn brings light, views, and a sense of living flow.
Tags: Three-sided daylighting, Barrier-free space, Full sunken flooring, Gray-toned palette, High-rise scenic residence, Eco-friendly materials
Production Technology: The space features KD-coated panels, natural stone, and gray-toned laminate flooring to create a stable, low-saturation atmosphere that enhances natural light without causing glare. The social area finished in warm gray tones; the hostess's room adopts a light French style, elegant and refined: the host's study uses dark gray and black to reflect his composed personality. The children's rooms were color-coordinated based on their choices, and the designers seamlessly integrated them into the overall palette using gray tones and woodwork for cohesive yet individual transitions.
Design Challenge: The sunken-floor unit with a 35 cm recessed slab posed rigidity, as no concrete backfill was allowed. Carbonized plywood was used to elevate the flooring, with wet areas requiring repeated structural and waterproof calculations. Designers closely supervised construction to ensure stability and barrier-free linear drainage, simulating full backfill results. Numerous concealed systems were also integrated, with the beamless structure enabling precise coordination of visual and functional elements to overcome both height and structural limits.
Research: This high-rise unit, with sunken floor and three-sided windows, embraces 'light as structure,' letting sunlight guide rhythm from living to dining, hall, and private rooms. The open kitchen-dining layout removes overhead cabinets for clear sightlines, while soft ceiling lights and gray tones create calm openness. Each room has windows for both privacy and connection. A LEGO wall and end-lighting warm the hallway. Raised floors resolve drainage and barrier-free needs. Pleated blinds, hot water return, and eco-friendly materials complete a sustainable home.
Inspiration: Located on a high floor in Hsinchu's East District, this sunken-floor empty unit features windows on three sides. The design began with the concept of maximizing natural light to meet the family's desire for brightness and expansive views. From the open kitchen-dining area to the living room and every window-lit corner, the design guides light, daily rhythm, and family interaction-turning the space from a collection of zones into a dynamic, light-driven home.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The owners described their experience as 'never wanting to leave once we moved in.' The new layout eliminated any feeling of confinement, allowing the family to fully enjoy the sunlit openness. The dining area became the most-used space, with sunlight bathing the sink and central island, turning it into a daily interaction stage. The LEGO display case along the hallway offers children a sense of involvement and becomes a visual thread of shared family memories. Soft lighting at night and natural daylight by day allow the home to embody a true sense of refuge.
Team Members: Yu-Fen Lee
Image Credits: Yujian.studio