Unfinished Journey 주거 공간 by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Unfinished Journey 주거 공간 by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

철인테리어· 2025

Unfinished Journey 주거 공간

by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Client: Pure Interior Design Limited Company

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Unfinished Journey 주거 공간

이 프로젝트는 구조 보강과 적응적 재사용을 통해 50년 된 주택을 재생시킵니다. 기존의 붉은 벽돌과 노출 콘크리트를 보존하고, 맞춤형 철골 시스템으로 내구성과 공간의 유동성을 향상시켰습니다. 통기성 있는 소재는 기후적 과제를 해결하고, 이동식 요소는 유연성을 부여합니다. 이 디자인은 기억과 기능의 균형을 이루며, 주택을 거주자와 함께 성장하는 시대를 초월한 생활 공간으로 탈바꿈시킵니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Unfinished Journey 주거 공간, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Unfinished Journey 주거 공간, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Unfinished Journey 주거 공간, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design redefines regeneration by integrating structural reinforcement as an aesthetic language. The exposed steel system strengthens the old framework while becoming a visual anchor. Flexible layouts, adaptive furniture, and breathable material treatments create a living space that evolves with time, balancing durability function and understated industrial beauty rarely seen in typical residential projects.
Dimensions & Packaging: This project is a renovation of a house over 60 years old. The building consists of two floors and a basement, with each floor measuring 105 square meters. The first floor is designed as an open plan living and dining area, along with a kitchen and a bathroom. The second floor includes a bedroom, a bathroom, and a shared living and working zone.
Tags: Adaptive Reuse, Structural Reinforcement, Industrial Aesthetics, Sustainable Renovation, Memory Architecture, Flexible Living Space, Material Authenticity
Production Technology: The design was realized through a subtractive approach prioritizing preservation and structural enhancement. Original red bricks were treated with breathable coatings to retain texture while reducing dust. Exposed steel elements were custom fabricated for reinforcement and visual continuity. Lightweight steel frames reduced load on aging structures while allowing spatial openness. The process combined material honesty adaptive reuse and detailed onsite craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was preserving the emotional value while ensuring structural safety. Every decision required sensitivity as the house carried decades of family memories. Severe deterioration from humidity posed risks demanding precise reinforcement. The lack of original construction records and adapting modern techniques to unstable foundations pushed the team to constant onsite testing and creative problem-solving.
Research: The research focused on material behavior and structural adaptation in aging buildings. The aim was to investigate how original elements could be kept while improving durability. Site surveys, structural assessments and material tests conducted, collaborating with engineers, builders and local craftsmen provided data. Results showed that exposed steel systems and breathable coatings balance aesthetics and function offering a replicable model for sustainable renovation.
Inspiration: The inspiration came from the house itself, a place that quietly carried over fifty years of family memories. The design was driven by the desire to preserve its unique character and let the traces of time become part of routine, allowing every brick and exposed surface to speak of time and life. By embracing the beauty of raw materials, the project transforms the space into a living story where past and present flow seamlessly together.
Project Duration: This project is located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Design began in December 2023 and was completed in December 2024.
Operation Flow: Sunlight filters through large openings casting shadows across textured brick walls, while the subtle scent of aged materials lingers in the air. The open layout invites seamless movement between living and working spaces where footsteps echo gently against the concrete floor. Sliding barn doors open with a soft scrape, revealing hidden corners while steel and wood surfaces offer a tactile connection to the past, grounding every moment in quiet familiarity.
Patents: Pure Interior Design Limited Company
Team Members: Designer: Vivian Chiu
Designer: Ke Ye Wu
Image Credits: Image #1: MD Pursuit
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Image #5: MD Pursuit