Yu Ting Chen · CLIENT: Cornerstone Gallery
Cornerstone is an art gallery interior located in Taichung, Taiwan, with an area of 36 square meters. The main finish is a traditional clay plaster made of red clay, rice straw and glutinous rice, which helps regulate indoor humidity and temperature. A curved red clay wall guides visitors through the space. A circular aperture of 75 centimeters in diameter was cut into the floor slab above and fitted with a conical steel fixture to bring daylight deep into the interior. Patinated steel shelves are adjustable and removable for changing exhibitions.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This project challenges that convention by utilizing sustainable Earth-based materials as the spatial centerpiece. The primary finish is a traditional clay plaster composed of red clay, rice straw, and glutinous rice. This bio-composite not only anchors the aesthetic but also naturally regulates indoor humidity and temperature, significantly enhancing the building's energy efficiency and environmental performance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Area,36 m²
- Tags
- MuYu Design,MuYu Interior Design,Cornerstone Gallery,
- Production Technology
- The palette centers on raw, tactile materials: Red Clay Plaster, Patinated Steel, and Resin Mortar Flooring.
- Design Challenge
- The site is situated within a narrow 5-meter alley, flanked by adjacent buildings that restrict natural light to a brief morning window. To overcome this, a 75cm diameter circular aperture was precision-cut into the floor slab, into which a conical steel fixture was embedded to funnel daylight deep into the interior. Due to the extreme spatial constraints, heavy machinery was inaccessible; thus, the installation and securing of all structural steel components required meticulous manual suspension and manual rigging techniques.
- Project Duration
- The project was initiated in January 2024 in Taichung, Taiwan, and reached completion in December 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Beneath the circular skylight at the upper-left entrance, a stone sculpture is strategically positioned to bridge the gap between the neighborhood and the visitors, fostering an immediate and tactile connection with the artwork.
- Research
- To preserve the pristine state of the unrepairable clay walls, all hanging points were meticulously calculated and pre-installed with iron hardware. To ensure long-term versatility, the patinated steel shelves are fully adjustable and removable, providing a dynamic display system that evolves with each exhibition.
- Inspiration
- "A gentle breeze passes, sunlight trickles down; a ritualistic ascent that feels like retreating into a secluded valley."
A strategic skylight functions as a natural spotlight, focusing brilliance directly onto the sculptures.
The visitor is enveloped by a curved red clay wall, A solid wood counter seamlessly integrates consultation with curated exhibition, while timber louvered doors provide a semi-permeable boundary that extends the visual horizon into the private quarters. - Image Credits
- Image #1~5 :Photographer, Hey!Cheese
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