The Dawn Domus (Habitatio) by Wu Chih Kang

The Dawn Domus (Habitatio) by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Architectura Competition Category.

AesArchitectura· 2023

The Dawn Domus (Habitatio)

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Domus (Habitatio)

Aurora est domus in urbe Hualien, Taiwaniae, in usum senectutis destinata. Domus centum quinquaginta metra quadrata occupat et mense Iunio anno bis millesimo vicesimo secundo perfecta est. Pars exterior simplificata est, et frons principalis duabus lineis curvis circumscribitur. Cutis aedificii curva ab imo ad summum extenditur, ita ut interior pars cum ambitu coniuncta maneat, at ab aestiva calore protegatur. Ascensorium omnes contignationes attingit, accessum sine impedimentis praebens. Ostia labentia et tabulae versatiles usum flexibilem permittunt. Balneum in suprema contignatione fenestram externam prospectat, unde urbis Hualien conspectus habetur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

The Dawn Domus (Habitatio) victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur The Dawn Domus (Habitatio) rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. The Dawn Domus (Habitatio) necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: As far as the exterior is concerned, the building’s appearance is simplified, demonstrating a sculpture like artwork towering over the base. The face of the main building is outlined through two curved lines. Besides, the solid construction is covered little by little and unfolded by the softly curved surface, just like a calla blooming quietly from the street block. Over the top furnishings have been abandoned to create abundant storage space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 150 square meters.
Tags: Architecture, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
Production Technology: From bottom to top, the building skin is slowly stretched, which makes the indoor area and the outdoor surroundings connected yet separated. Therefore, it has effectively eliminated the heat energy brought by the sun during summertime.
Design Challenge: The project adopts a minimalist design style from the exterior of the building to the interior of the space, focusing on the daily functional needs as the main focus of the planning. As a result, the designer significantly reduces the unnecessary purchase of furniture and eliminates superfluous decorations. The designer's initiative has greatly avoided the waste of resources and created a sustainable and friendly house.
Research: On top of that, the bathroom is planned at the external window on the top floor, so the beautiful scenery of Hualien is brought into the room, offering the clients a soothing and comfortable bath experience. In addition, due to the reduction of the living area caused by this equipment, the designer has skillfully selected adjustable features such as sliding doors and revolving door panels to endow the space with variable usability.
Inspiration: This project is a residential space in the old district of Hualien City, Taiwan, which is the owner's and his wife's retirement home. Given the cramped and narrow space of the original residence, it is expected that the needs such as abundant light and spaciousness can be incorporated into the new home to create a comfortable and enjoyable living space. The designer has completed the entire planning with a simple yet resourceful strategy.
Project Duration: The project was completed in Hualien City in June 2022.
Operation Flow: When the night comes, the warm yellow light from the room reflects like a flute-shaped glass containing champagne, diffuses an elegant luster in the dimly lit neighborhood, and welcomes visiting relatives and friends to gather for a drink. Considering the owner's needs for barrier-free facilities, an elevator that can access each floor is installed inside the house.
Image Credits: Wu Chih Kang