Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Besi in Reka Bentuk Ruang Dalaman dan Pameran Competition Category.

BesiDalaman· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Dalaman Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman

Within The Sunlit Haven ialah renovasi dalaman bagi tingkat bawah sebuah kediaman keluarga berusia 40 tahun di Taiwan. Ruang seluas 39.6 meter persegi ini kelihatan malap dan terhad sebelum kerja-kerja renovasi dijalankan. Ruang legar, ruang tamu dan ruang makan digabungkan menjadi satu kawasan bersama yang terbuka, sesuai untuk aktiviti berkumpul. Pencahayaan dikekalkan konsisten dan boleh dilaraskan bagi mengurangkan ketegangan mata, manakala lampu di atas meja makan turut boleh berfungsi sebagai lampu membaca. Tiang logam pada bangku kasut juga bertindak sebagai pemegang sokongan. Hanya bahan yang tidak toksik dan mesra alam digunakan dalam projek ini.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Within The Sunlit Haven Renovasi Dalaman dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project’s aim is to transform the dim and restricted 1st floor of a 40-year-old family residence into a cozy common area. The owners are a mother in her 60s and her son. Their love for gatherings and nature is incorporated into the design. The designer carefully plans out the lighting for the mother’s eye health, and special metal grab bars at the foyer for accessibility. Only non-toxic and eco materials are used in this project, putting the family’s well-being upfront in the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Floor size: 39.6 sqm (1 floor)
Production Technology: The project uses only non-toxic materials such as certified 0 VOC emulsion paint and lumber, alongside with eco-friendly calcium silicate boards. Additionally, the home is equipped with a ceiling concealed AC unit and an ERV system for better air quality and energy efficiency. On the ceiling at the entrance is a circular maintenance hatch, convenient and aesthetically pleasing.
Design Challenge: The space before renovation was troubled with subpar lighting. The designer made the decision to replace the window glass with better transparency.

The house itself is a 40-year-old building; hence it came with many problems that plague other similar architectures, most notably water leakage and damage. After completely removing the original interior, returning the residence to skeleton, the issues were dealt with, and the designer was able to plan the layout from scratch.
Inspiration: Hidden in the design are the imageries of nature, for hiking being one of the family’s favorite activities. Rounded corners on the ceiling are inspired by winding mountain passes, and the metal strips on the dining room walls form the image of sunlight peeking through the mountains.

To improve the circulation, the designer connects the foyer, the living room and then the dining room, combining them into an open-concept common area suitable for multiple people to enjoy the space together.
Project Duration: The project was finished in 2024, located in Changhua, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Considering the owner’s age, the designer ensures the consistency of the lighting throughout the interior to minimize eye strain. The brightness and color temperature of the light strips can be easily adjusted according to needs, the light fixture above the dining table can be transformed into a reading light. Additionally, the metal support posts of the shoe bench at the foyer doubles as grab bars for accessibility.
Team Members: Erin Guo
Image Credits: Photographer: Ar Her Kuo Photography Studio