Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis by Chen Yu Chiu

Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis by Chen Yu Chiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

AesInterior· 2025

Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis

by Chen Yu Chiu

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis

Textus Libri: Stay Gold est designatio interior habitationis pro domo 110,7 metrorum quadratorum in Taoyuan, Taiwania. Dispositio tres cubicula, duas areas habitationis et duo balnea continet. Septa curvata in aditu, una cum tectis curvatis et angulis parietum, trabes structurales prominentes molliunt et lucem diurnam per conclavia transire sinunt. Pigmentum minerale textura suedis instar lucem diffundit, dum lignum et scirpus manu factus calorem addunt. Contraplacatum flexibile ad formas leves curvatas efficiendas adhibetur. Repositorium integratum spatia communia aperta servat, et color neutralis atmosphaeram tranquillam ac simplicem sustinet.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis 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 Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis 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. Stay Gold Munus Primarium: Interior Aedium Habitationis 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: Stay Gold redefines residential interiors by embracing wabi-sabi aesthetics, transforming structural challenges into design assets. The project maximizes natural light and raw materials like suede-textured mineral paint, wood, and rattan to evoke tranquility. Soft curves and neutral tones create a harmonious spatial narrative, converting constraints into elegant focal points.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence spans 110.7 square meters and consists of three bedrooms, two living areas, and two bathrooms. The layout maximizes the openness of the communal spaces, optimizing interaction and comfort. Custom-built curved partitions and integrated storage solutions enhance functionality while preserving the minimalist aesthetic. The material palette prioritizes sustainability, featuring mineral-based suede paint and recyclable natural materials.
Tags: Residential Interior, Wabi-Sabi, Minimalist Design, Interior Design, Home Design
Production Technology: The design employs a multi-phase process combining conceptual development, precise material selection, and advanced woodworking techniques. Flexible plywood is used to create smooth curves, suede-textured paint enhances light diffusion, and handcrafted rattan elements add warmth. These techniques ensure a harmonious yet technically refined space.
Design Challenge: Transforming structural constraints such as protruding beams into design elements was a major challenge. Internally, reconciling historical context with modern minimalism required rethinking spatial relationships. Externally, production limitations and material availability demanded innovative craftsmanship, ultimately unifying the space into a refined and harmonious environment.
Inspiration: Inspired by the home's exceptional ceiling height, natural light, and scenic surroundings, Stay Gold celebrates unadorned living. By stripping away excess, the design reveals the space's intrinsic beauty, using organic textures, fluid curves, and a minimalist palette to craft a serene and reflective atmosphere.
Project Duration: The project began in June 2023 in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and was completed in September 2023. The design and planning phase lasted three months, followed by a four-month construction period. Located in the Zhonglu district, the residence embodies a refined urban retreat, balancing contemporary elegance with timeless warmth.
Operation Flow: Stay Gold invites effortless interaction, guiding movement through gentle curves and natural light. The design transforms daily transitions into engaging experiences, balancing communal openness with intimate private zones. Key moments like entering the foyer or gathering in the living area create a fluid journey that enhances comfort and connectivity.