Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho by Moyun Design

Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho by Moyun Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho

by Moyun Design

Client: Moyun Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare Noho

Ko Te Mārama o te Wā he hoahoanga o roto mō te whare noho i hangaia mō tētahi whare tawhito kua whakahoutia i te Tāone o Tainan, Taiwan. Kei te kāinga nei ngā maharatanga o ngā reanga e toru. Ko ngā rauemi ko ngā papa uhi iti te formaldehyde, ko ngā peita tiaki taiao, ko te kōhatu me te konganuku, i kōwhiria mō te hauora me te toitūtanga. Mā ngā tikanga peita paparanga me ngā papa uhi i mahia ā-ringa e hanga ngā kakano mahana. Ko ngā tae hina taurite me ngā rama huna e whakataurite ana i ngā wāhi rokiroki me ngā wāhi whakaatu. Mā ngā rārangi mā me te mārama paparanga e hanga tētahi wāhi mārire, māmā hoki. Ka tautoko te roto o te whare i te whakamarutanga o ngā kaumātua e noho ana me ngā manako o ngā uri rangatahi o te whānau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare 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 Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare 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 Light of Time Te Hoahoa o Roto mō te Whare 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design is both a home and a stage carrying three generations’ memories. With emotion and sustainability as core, eco-friendly veneers and coatings ensure health and responsibility. Innovation lies in material balance and refined light control, shaping a durable, low-maintenance space. It meets modern needs for comfort and sustainability while blending artful aesthetics with functional living, achieving harmony between tradition and contemporary life.
Tags: Old house renovation, Modern minimalist style, Sustainable design, Grayscale aesthetics, Spatial narrative, Human-centered design, Memory and legacy, Light and shadow, Craft and technology integration, Green building materials
Production Technology: The project combines craftsmanship and modern tech. Materials include low-formaldehyde veneers, eco-friendly coatings, stone, and metal, all chosen for health and sustainability. Layered coating techniques create warm textures, while hand-crafted veneers ensure natural balance. Digital imaging with physical sampling guided accurate execution, reducing errors and waste. This integration of traditional skill and technology gives the space distinct character, precision, and emotional resonance.
Design Challenge: The challenge was balancing an old house’s structure with modern needs. The home held three generations’ memories, requiring emotional preservation and renewal. It had to support elders’ convenience while meeting younger aesthetics. Externally, safety, regulations, and feasibility posed limits; internally, sustainable material research and precise detailing were demanding. Through prototyping, adjustments, and collaboration with craftsmen, constraints were transformed into opportunities, achieving a sustainable, comfortable, and emotionally rich space.
Inspiration: Inspired by grayscale beauty and the philosophy of emptiness, the design highlights simplicity with clean lines, layered light, and textures. Influences include abstract art, minimalism, and Japanese serenity, bringing purity and comfort. Neutral tones with concealed lighting balance storage and display, offering flexibility and immersion. Through precise proportion and material research, the space achieves minimalist yet dynamic visuals, merging modern aesthetics with functional value.
Project Duration: The project timeline began with the contract signed in Annan District, Tainan City, Taiwan, in November 2024. Construction started in Xinshi District, Tainan City, Taiwan, in December of the same year and was successfully completed in June 2025, with the entire process completed within seven months.

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