Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay Diseño by Kuo-Tung Kan

Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay Diseño by Kuo-Tung Kan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2026

Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay Diseño

by Kuo-Tung Kan

Client: C. J. Interior Design

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay Diseño

Togetherness nisqaqa huk wasi ukhu allichay diseñom, yaqa 132 metro cuadrado hatun kaq, Taiwán suyupi ruwasqa. Yaykuna punkupiqa siq'isqa qhispi hark'awan (reeded glass) hinallataq ch'umpi uqi waqaychana pirqawan huk hawka hark'ayta ruwan ñanpa waspa ukhunpa chawpinpi. Wasip ruruynintaqa musuqmanta t'aqarqanku kinsa yapa huk puñuna wasikunaman, huk tiyana wasiwan huk mikhuna wasiwan kuska. Wayk'una, mikhuna, tiyana kitikunataqa huk kichasqa huñunakuy kitiman hukllacharqanku, yaku maqchina churanataq huk lawman kuyuchisqa karqan, ahinapi wayk'uspaqa ayllu ruwayninkunata qhawaspa kanku. Ruwana imakunapiqa kanku siq'isqa qhispi, uqi cerámica tejakuna, acrílico, tren ñan tejakuna, k'ullu rikch'aykunapas. Sinru siqiman hina hanaq k'anchaykunataq wasi ukhuta k'anchachin.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay 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. Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay 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. Togetherness Wasi Ukhu Allichay 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: The entrance is the home's most emotionally charged space. A reeded glass screen with a matte grey storage wall forms a buffer, inviting residents to release external burdens and enter peace. Modernity is conveyed through geometric restraint and refined hues, creating layered grace. The open social area merges kitchen, dining, and living, with flow defined by furnishings, beams, and cabinetry. A wood-grain dining table with acrylic legs adds a floating effect, while Spanish railway tiles enrich the walls. The tailored kitchen repositions the sink to connect cooking with family, making it the home's heartfelt hub.
Dimensions & Packaging: The interior space spans approximately 132 square meters and was reorganized into a 3 plus 1 rooms layout with a living room and a dining room. The original lack of storage was addressed by adding accessible compartments facing the entrance, kitchen, and living room. The kitchen and dining areas are adjacent, forming a seamless social area that enhances the dining table's role as the core of daily life. The balance between practicality and openness lends the entire space flexibility and connectivity.
Tags: Minimalist Modern, Open Plan, Low Saturation, Eco-Friendly Materials, Light Tone
Production Technology: The design features a juxtaposition of matte surfaces and subtle reflections, using materials like artistic wall finishes, reeded glass, gray ceramic tiles, acrylic, railway tiles, and wood textures. The palette is grounded in off-white, warm gray, and skin-tone grey, balanced with light curtains and wooden accents to bring warmth to a muted space. Linear lighting embedded in the ceiling enhances brightness while streamlining visual outlines and reinforcing a modern atmosphere.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was translating the owners' abstract vision of 'emotional transformation upon entry' into a tangible spatial experience. Since perceptions of 'home' vary from person to person, aligning on a shared vision required ongoing dialogue. The designers employed visual references and iterative proposals to eventually craft an emotional cadence both parties resonated with-realized through clean lines and modern minimalism that gently envelopes the user upon return.
Research: Crafted for a resident who values calm and rhythm, the project begins with the idea that 'returning home is reuniting with the true self.' The entry, marked by reeded glass and skin-tone grey walls, creates a gentle threshold of serenity. Minimalist lines and muted tones define a quiet lifestyle, while the dining area blends acrylic, wood, and an eggshell pendant to reflect shared time. The kitchen and island, tailored to the homeowner's habits, enhance function and connection, making cooking an intimate daily ritual.
Inspiration: The project is located in Miaoli and designed for the owner who has spent years living abroad and values both quality of life and functional aesthetics due to a fast-paced lifestyle. The initial request was to create a space where one could instantly shift gears and shed social roles upon returning home. The designers responded by centering the concept on 'the security of home and emotional transition.' Using a muted palette and soft tones, the entrance space introduces the residence with reeded glass partitions and skin-tone grey walls-setting a calm, elegant tone in a modern style with clean-lined design.
Project Duration: The project finished in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: After moving in, the host expressed particular satisfaction with the kitchen-dining integration. With a layout tailored to his habits, the kitchen now opens up to family interactions during cooking. The open circulation also makes everyday meals more anticipated by all. The view of the window scene through the reeded glass partition becomes a key emotional checkpoint. Meanwhile, the custom entry storage and independent pantry contribute to clear organization, making the home not just beautiful but also high-functioning and efficient.
Team Members: Kuo-Tung Kan
Image Credits: C. J. INTERIOR DESIGN