Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay by Yi Hsuan Chen

Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay by Yi Hsuan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

FierruUkupi· 2026

Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay

by Yi Hsuan Chen

Client: YunLi Spatial Aesthetics Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay

Light Reborn nisqaqa huk wasi ukhu ruraykamaymi, 105 metro cuadrado wasipaq, 33 wata kaq hatun wasipi. Kay musuqchayqa huk kʼanchaq, allin llamkʼaq, chaninchasqa tiyana kuchutam ruran. Pampamanta techokama ventanakunawan, wakin perqakunata hurqusqawan, intiq kʼanchaynin ukhu kuchukamam chayan. Kicharisqa hina wayk'una wasi mikhuna wasi churasqawan hatun tiyana kuchukunata huñun. Sachʼa qara, rumi rikchʼaq tejakuna, pachamamata waqaychaq llusinakunapas huk patachasqa materialkunata ruranku. Sayaynin hunt'a churana armariokunawan achka ruraq muebleskunawan huñusqa waqaychanata qunku, ñawiwan chʼuya qhawayta hapʼispa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay 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. Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay 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 Light Reborn Wasi Ukhu Ruraykamay yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This renovation transforms a 33-year-old residence into a bright, functional, and aesthetically balanced home. Key features include floor-to-ceiling windows, layered natural materials, integrated storage solutions, semi-open kitchen-dining connections, and thoughtful lighting, achieving harmony between usability, visual clarity, and modern spatial expression.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total area: 105 square meters. Living room features floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum light. Kitchen-dining area uses semi-open layout with white baked-enamel cabinets and stone countertops. Bedrooms incorporate marble veneer and wooden wall finishes. Bathroom utilizes dry-wet separation with stone-veined tiles and wood cabinetry. Storage includes full-height system cabinets and multifunctional furniture.
Tags: Residential Renovation, Old House Transformation, Integrated Storage, Natural Materials, Sustainable Design, Light Optimization, Semi-Open Layout, Functional Aesthetics, Spatial Harmony, Contemporary Interior
Production Technology: The project applies natural wood veneer, stone-grained tiles, and eco-friendly coatings. Mineral-based paints and wear-resistant floors enhance durability. Technically, partition demolition, furniture repositioning, integrated storage, and concealed utility systems optimize light penetration, usability, and maintain visual clarity across compact spaces.
Design Challenge: Key challenges were limited natural light, complex utility lines, and compact space. Solutions included partial wall removal, overhauling electrical/HVAC systems, and integrating full-height storage. Balancing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability within a constrained, aged structure required careful planning and technical precision.
Research: Research Type: Residential renovation study. Objectives: Improve light, usability, and aesthetics in a 33-year-old home. Methodology: Spatial analysis, light study, material evaluation. Tools: CAD, 3D modeling, material samples. Participants: Homeowners and design team. Results: Enhanced light penetration, functional layout, sustainable material use. Insights: Old residences can be revitalized efficiently, improving comfort and environmental impact.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the concept of "rebirth of an old residence," translating accumulated memories and daily life warmth into spatial stories. By using natural materials and leveraging light interactions, the space expresses unique atmospheres at different times of day and across seasons, allowing dynamic charm to emerge continuously.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2025 and finished in June 2025 in Taiwan, China.
Operation Flow: The layout promotes smooth circulation by connecting living, dining, and kitchen areas. Furniture positioning and partial wall removal allow natural light to reach deep spaces. Full-height and multifunctional storage adapts to users' needs while maintaining visual consistency. Spaces transform seamlessly for daily living, social interaction, and flexible usage.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Mr. Zheng, Light Reborn, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Mr. Zheng, Light Reborn, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Mr. Zheng, Light Reborn, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Mr. Zheng, Light Reborn, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Mr. Zheng, Light Reborn, 2025.