Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño by Chen Yu Ching

Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño by Chen Yu Ching is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2025

Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño

by Chen Yu Ching

Client: Ching Jhih Interior Design

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño

Yuyay Marcos nisqa, Taiwan llaqtapi, New Taipei City suyupi tarikuq wasi ukhu diseñomi kan. Kay 100 metro cuadrado wasiqa huk hatun puñuna wasita, iskay uchuy puñuna wasikunata, tiyana wasita, achka ruwaykunapaq mikhuna wasita, wayk'una wasita hinaspa iskay armachina wasikunatawan kapun. North America suyu ñawpa-kaq (neoclásico) rikchaykunaqa musuq Asia wasipaq huk musuq yuyaywan kutichisqa kanku. Huk sapaq 1 hina 4 panel sistemaqa, chay chulla q'illu llimphu, ch'akiy-yachiq foam tablakunawan ruwasqa kan, kaykunaqa kikin lawaqa (humedad) kaq llaqta k'uchu tiempopaq allin kanku. Huk yana tunuyuq punku ñawpaqinta (foyer), huk kicharikuq wayk'una wasi punku, hinaspa sayay-patapi ruwasqa waqaychana wasikunaqa pakayta, allin kamachiyta hinaspa sapa p'unchay allin kawsayta yanapanku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Frames Of Memory Wasi Ukhu Diseño mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design stands out for its precise translation of North American neoclassical elements into a contemporary Asian living context. Balancing aesthetics with local sensibilities, it embraces the humid climate of Taiwan through material choices, respects the perspective of feng shui and carefully considers daily behavior, crafting a home where beauty, function, and cultural comfort truly align.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers an area of 100 square meters and includes one master bedroom, two secondary bedrooms, a living room, a multifunctional dining area, a kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Tags: Pure White Design, Light and Shadow, Neoclassical Aesthetics, Parisian Elegance, Minimalist Molding, Layered Spaces, Timeless Sophistication, Residential Architecture
Production Technology: This design was realized through precise on site measurement and meticulous proportion control. A 1 to 4 paneling system was custom built with moisture resistant foam boards, ideal for the climate of Taiwan. KD eco friendly PP boards ensure durability and low emissions. Every material and joint was carefully selected to balance aesthetics and longevity, while iterative modeling and close client collaboration shaped the design into a refined, livable space.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was translating North American neoclassical language into a compact Asian home without losing balance. Internally, it required reinterpreting historical aesthetics within modern daily life. Externally, humid climate, fire codes, and material of Taiwan limits demanded careful selections. Navigating between emotional memory, cultural beliefs, and technical constraints shaped a design both refined and deeply personal.
Research: The research explored spatial behavior and cultural memory, aiming to balance neoclassical beauty with daily function. Through interviews, site studies, and iterative modeling, data from client stories and environmental analysis guided the design. Reconstructing memories into proportions and materials, the process deepened cultural sensitivity. The result shapes emotional connections, influencing residential design and living experiences.
Inspiration: Inspired by fond memories of the client living in Canada, the design reimagines North American neoclassical charm through a modern, heartfelt lens. It reflects a longing for familiar proportions, comforting textures, and the quiet elegance of home. Guided by emotional connection and the desire to create a warm, enduring living space, the project celebrates both cultural heritage and everyday rituals.
Project Duration: The apartment design began in August 2023 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and was completed in January 2024.
Operation Flow: The design invites users into a gentle flow, where each step reveals thoughtful layers. Entering through a dark toned foyer, the retractable door glides smoothly shielding the kitchen while preserving openness. Full height built in storage quietly hides clutter and groceries, protecting the minimalist elegance of the space. Every interaction balances privacy, comfort, and a sense of belonging, carrying traces of distant memories from a life once lived beyond the sea.
Patents: Ching Jhih Interior Design
Team Members: Designer: Yu Ching Chen
Designer: Shan Ting Hou
Image Credits: Image #1: YioO Studio
Image #2: YioO Studio
Image #3: YioO Studio
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Image #5: YioO Studio