Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerInterieur· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie

Within The Sunlit Haven is een interieurrenovatie van de begane grond van een 40 jaar oude familiewoning in Taiwan. De 39,6 vierkante meter grote ruimte was voor de verbouwing donker en beperkt van opzet. De hal, woonkamer en eetkamer zijn samengevoegd tot één open gemeenschappelijke ruimte die geschikt is voor samenkomsten. De verlichting is consistent gehouden en instelbaar om vermoeide ogen te voorkomen, en de armatuur boven de eettafel kan tevens dienen als leeslamp. De metalen stangen van de schoenenbank fungeren tegelijkertijd als handgrepen. Er zijn uitsluitend niet-toxische en milieuvriendelijke materialen gebruikt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Within The Sunlit Haven Interieurrenovatie wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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