Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션 by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션 by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

철인테리어· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션

'선릿 헤이븐(Within The Sunlit Haven)'은 대만에 위치한 40년 된 가족 주택 1층을 개조한 실내 리노베이션 프로젝트입니다. 39.6제곱미터의 공간은 작업 전 어둡고 답답한 상태였습니다. 현관, 거실, 식당을 하나로 통합해 가족 모임에 적합한 개방형 공용 공간으로 조성했습니다. 조명은 눈의 피로를 줄이기 위해 일관된 밝기를 유지하면서도 조절이 가능하며, 식탁 위 조명 기구는 독서등으로도 활용할 수 있습니다. 신발 벤치의 금속 기둥은 안전 손잡이 역할도 겸합니다. 무독성 친환경 소재만을 사용했습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션, 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. Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션, 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. Within The Sunlit Haven 실내 리노베이션, 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 project’s aim is to transform the dim and restricted 1st floor of a 40-year-old family residence into a cozy common area. The owners are a mother in her 60s and her son. Their love for gatherings and nature is incorporated into the design. The designer carefully plans out the lighting for the mother’s eye health, and special metal grab bars at the foyer for accessibility. Only non-toxic and eco materials are used in this project, putting the family’s well-being upfront in the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Floor size: 39.6 sqm (1 floor)
Production Technology: The project uses only non-toxic materials such as certified 0 VOC emulsion paint and lumber, alongside with eco-friendly calcium silicate boards. Additionally, the home is equipped with a ceiling concealed AC unit and an ERV system for better air quality and energy efficiency. On the ceiling at the entrance is a circular maintenance hatch, convenient and aesthetically pleasing.
Design Challenge: The space before renovation was troubled with subpar lighting. The designer made the decision to replace the window glass with better transparency.

The house itself is a 40-year-old building; hence it came with many problems that plague other similar architectures, most notably water leakage and damage. After completely removing the original interior, returning the residence to skeleton, the issues were dealt with, and the designer was able to plan the layout from scratch.
Inspiration: Hidden in the design are the imageries of nature, for hiking being one of the family’s favorite activities. Rounded corners on the ceiling are inspired by winding mountain passes, and the metal strips on the dining room walls form the image of sunlight peeking through the mountains.

To improve the circulation, the designer connects the foyer, the living room and then the dining room, combining them into an open-concept common area suitable for multiple people to enjoy the space together.
Project Duration: The project was finished in 2024, located in Changhua, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Considering the owner’s age, the designer ensures the consistency of the lighting throughout the interior to minimize eye strain. The brightness and color temperature of the light strips can be easily adjusted according to needs, the light fixture above the dining table can be transformed into a reading light. Additionally, the metal support posts of the shoe bench at the foyer doubles as grab bars for accessibility.
Team Members: Erin Guo
Image Credits: Photographer: Ar Her Kuo Photography Studio