The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu by Da Yi Construction and Development

The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu by Da Yi Construction and Development 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

The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu

by Da Yi Construction and Development

Client: Da-Yi Construction & Development

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu

ʻO The Art of Community he hoʻolālā wahi ākea lehulehu i loko o kahi kaiāulu noho ma ke Kūlanakauhale ʻo Taichung, Taiwan. Aia i loko o nā wahi kaʻana like he keʻena hoʻokipa ʻeono mika ke kiʻekiʻe e wehe ana i kahi pā kanu i ulu ʻia, he ala hele noʻeau, a me kahi lumi kuke noho. Na ke aniani he 3.3 mika ke kiʻekiʻe e lawe mai i ka mālamalama kūlohelohe a me ke kahe ʻana o ka ea i loko o ka hale. Ua hui pū ʻia ke kimeki maʻalahi me ka lāʻau mehana, a ua pani nā piʻo palupalu kūlohelohe i nā kihi ʻoʻoleʻa, i ʻike nui ʻia ma ke kūkulu lāʻau piʻo o ka hale waihona puke. Ua wehe ʻia ka pākaukau hoʻokipa kūhelu i mea e hana ai i ke kahe pilikino ʻole i ka pā kanu a e hoʻoikaika i ka launa pū ʻana ma waena o ka poʻe noho.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu 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 The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu 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 The Art Of Community Wahi Ākea Lehulehu 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: This design transforms residential living into an art-infused community. It features a 6-meter lobby opening to a lush courtyard, an Art Corridor, and a Living Kitchen. Soft curves, organic forms, and expansive 3.3-meter glazing create a seamless, light-filled environment. It's a holistic ecosystem fostering connection and creativity, redefining modern family living beyond mere accommodation.
Tags: public space, lobby
Production Technology: Guided by biophilic principles, the design methodology focused on dissolving the barrier between indoors and out. This was achieved through a 6-meter-high lobby and expansive 3.3-meter glazing, maximizing natural light and airflow. The material palette intentionally blends minimalist concrete with warm wood to craft a sophisticated yet gentle atmosphere. A key technique was favoring soft, organic curves over hard angles, most prominent in the library's unique curved wooden architecture.
Design Challenge: The primary creative challenge was translating the abstract concept of community into tangible architectural form. The design had to actively encourage social interaction, not just provide amenities. The key obstacle was overcoming traditional design barriers; removing the formal lobby counter and creating a seamless flow to the central courtyard were crucial decisions. Realizing the project's signature organic forms and soft curves also posed a significant construction challenge, requiring precision to achieve the desired welcoming atmosphere.
Inspiration: Inspired by the human-centric and biophilic principles of WOHA architects, the motive was to create a true community, not just housing. The design fosters a holistic lifestyle for young families by weaving art, nature, and shared experiences into daily life. This approach seeks to elevate residential living by creating an ecosystem where human connection can flourish through shared spaces like the Art Corridor and Living Kitchen, crafting a lifestyle rooted in aesthetic appreciation.
Project Duration: 2025 in Taichung City, Taiwan
Patents: DA-YI CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Team Members: DA-YI CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Image Credits: DA-YI CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT