Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv by Yu Ting Chen

Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv by Yu Ting Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

ToojSab Hauv· 2026

Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv

by Yu Ting Chen

Client: Cornerstone Gallery

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv

Cornerstone yog ib qhov chaw nthuav duab kos duab sab hauv nyob rau hauv Taichung, Taiwan, muaj thaj tsam 36 square meters. Cov khoom tiav tseem ceeb yog ib hom hmoov av nplaum ib txwm muaj uas muab av liab, quav nplej thiab txhuv nplaum los ua, uas pab tswj qhov ntsev huv thiab qhov kub txias hauv tsev. Ib phab ntsa av liab nkhaus coj cov neeg tuaj saib mus thoob plaws qhov chaw. Ib lub qhov kheej uas muaj qhov dav 75 centimeters raug txiav rau hauv daim txiag pem hauv siab thiab ntsia nrog ib lub cuab yeej hlau zoo li lub khob khib nyiab kheej kom coj tau tshav ntuj nkag tob rau sab hauv. Cov txee hlau uas muaj xim laus (patinated steel) hloov tau thiab tshem tau tawm rau kev hloov cov kev nthuav qhia.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Cornerstone Chav Nthuav Duab Kos Duab Sab Hauv ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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
COPYRIGHT:® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Video Credits: ® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd