The Dawn Kāinga Noho by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2023
The Dawn Kāinga Noho
by Wu Chih Kang
Client: The Dawn
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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About The Dawn Kāinga Noho
Ko Te Ata he kāinga noho kei Hualien City, Taiwan, i whakamahere hei whare okiokinga mā te hunga kua reti mahi. Ka hipokina e te whare te wāhi 150 mita tapawhā, ā, i oti i te marama o Hune 2022. Kua whakamāmātia te āhua o waho, ā, ko te mata matua e whakaahuatia ana e ngā rārangi piko e rua. Ka toro te kiri o te whare, he mea piko, mai i raro ki runga, nā reira ka honoa te taiwhanga ki roto ki ngā taiao huri noa, engari ka ārai tonu i te wera o te raumati. He arawhata e tae atu ana ki ia papa, hei whakarite urunga aukatikore. Ko ngā tatau nekeneke me ngā papa hurihuri e tuku ana kia whakamahia pānuitia ai te whare. Ko te rūma horoi o te papa runga rawa e anga atu ana ki tētahi matapihi o waho, e kite ai te tirohanga whānui o Hualien.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko The Dawn Kāinga Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko The Dawn Kāinga Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a The Dawn Kāinga Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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
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