Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho by Pei Yun Wu

Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho by Pei Yun Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

HiriwaRoto Whare· 2026

Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho

by Pei Yun Wu

Client: YUN CAI Interior Design

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho

Ko Luminous Serenity he hoahoa o roto mō tētahi whare noho i Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I hangaia te whare noho hei wāhi okiokinga mārie mā tētahi ākonga rangatahi e ako ana i te mātauranga rongoā. E whai ana te hoahoa i te rapunga whakaaro o wabi-sabi, ā, ka whakamahia ngā rawa māori pēnei i te kōhatu, te rākau, me te raima uku. Ka uru mai te māramatanga o te rā mā ngā arai rākau, nō reira ka nekeneke te māramatanga me te atarangi puta noa i te rā. I whakamahia ngā raima uku e tiaki ana i te taiao, te rākau tāwhaowhao, te kiri rākau papatahi, me te papa hono-kore ki runga i te tūāpapa taketake hei whakaiti i te para. Nā te iti o te wāwāhitanga i mau tonu ai te whakatakotoranga taketake, ā, mā tētahi tēpu tunu kai tuwhera e hono ai te wāhi noho me te wāhi kai.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Luminous Serenity Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The design unfolds around three themes, Light and Shadow, Calm, and Return. Daylight flows through timber louvers like a living rhythm, while tactile materials such as stone, wood, and plaster form a grounded palette. The space becomes a vessel of healing, where light, texture, and emotion converge into a restorative narrative.
Dimensions & Packaging: Minimal demolition preserves the original layout while improving flow. An open kitchen island connects living and dining areas; the study integrates double-sided bookshelves for a medical library. Diverse lighting, pendants, track, and strips, allows flexible scenarios, enhancing comfort and resonance with daily life.
Tags: Taiwan, Interior Designer, Interior, Residential, YUN CAI Interior Design
Production Technology: Eco friendly specialty plasters, driftwood, and tree bark veneer are combined with PANDOMO seamless flooring, minimizing waste through direct application on the existing base. This mix of natural and sustainable finishes balances rawness with refinement, showcasing craftsmanship while supporting durability and environmental responsibility.
Design Challenge: The challenge lay in creating a sanctuary within a standard apartment while minimizing demolition. By layering textures, integrating sustainable materials, and orchestrating light as a dynamic element, the design transcends visual style, becoming a restorative environment that endures both emotionally and environmentally.
Research: The project investigates how wabi sabi aesthetics can be adapted to contemporary urban living. Through material reuse, low carbon processes, and nuanced light control, it explores a holistic balance between sustainability and emotional wellbeing, proposing a design model where aesthetics, ecology, and human needs align.
Inspiration: Inspired by the philosophy of wabi sabi, the residence transforms urban living into a meditative retreat. Stripping away excess and embracing natural elements, it was created as a sanctuary for the client’s daughter embarking on her medical studies, offering a place of calm, reflection, and emotional grounding.
Project Duration: The project, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was completed in November 2024 after an 8 month duration.
Operation Flow: Spatial fluidity fosters interaction: the kitchen island anchors gatherings, while open sightlines link the public zones. Timber louvers let light shift throughout the day, enriching spatial expressions. Each space, study, bedrooms, living areas, balances functionality with mood, encouraging wellbeing and meaningful daily rituals.