Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi) by Erin Guo

Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi) by Erin Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

FierruUkupi· 2025

Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi)

by Erin Guo

Client: Pu cheng design

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi)

Qillqa: Ukhupi Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi nisqaqa, huk Taiwan llaqtapi tawa chunka wata kaq ayllu wasi ukhun kikllupa (ground floor) musuqmanta allichasqanmi. Kay 39.6 metro kuchuska (metro cuadrado) kikllu, ñawpaqtaqa amsa hinaspa k'illpisqa kasqa. Yaykuna k'uchu, tiyana wasi, hinaspa mikhuna wasi, huk kikllullamanmi tantasqa kanku, huñunakuypaq allin kananpaq. K'anchay kikin hinallataq hunt'asqamin kachkan, ñawinta mana sayk'uchinanpaq, hinaspa mikhuna mesa hawapi kaq k'anchana, liyiy k'anchanapaq ima allinmi. Usuta churana banco nisqap qillay tukyuqkunapas, hap'iyta yanapaq kanku. Mana venenoyuq, hinaspa pachamamawan allin apanakuq materialkunallan llamk'achisqa kachkan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi) A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi) sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Within The Sunlit Haven Ukhu Wasi Ch'askanpi Ruwasqa (Intiwan K'anchasqa Samana Wasi) yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

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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