Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu by Yu Ting Chen

Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu by Yu Ting Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2026

Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu

by Yu Ting Chen

Client: Cornerstone Gallery

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu

Cornerstone nisqaqa huk arte rikuchina wasi ukhum, Taichung, Taiwán llaqtapi tarikun, 36 metro cuadrado hatun kayniyuqmi. Kaypa aswan hatun llut'anaqa ñawpa pacha t'urumanta ruwasqam, puka t'uruwan, arroz ichhuwan, glutinoso arrozwan chaqrusqa, chaymi wasi ukhupi huq'uy kayta ruphay kaytapas allinta kamachin. Huk q'iwi puka t'uru pirqam watukuqkunata chay pachaq ukhunta pusan. Hanaq pampapim huk muyu t'uqu 75 centímetro hatun kayniyuq kuchusqa karqan, chaymanmi huk cónico fierro churana churasqa karqan, p'unchaw k'anchayta wasi ukhuman chayachinanpaq. Patina fierro churanakunaqa allinchana hurqunapas kanku, huk niray rikuchiykunapaq tikrananpaq.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu 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. Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu 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. Cornerstone Arte Rikuchina Wasi Ukhu 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 project challenges that convention by utilizing sustainable Earth-based materials as the spatial centerpiece. The primary finish is a traditional clay plaster composed of red clay, rice straw, and glutinous rice. This bio-composite not only anchors the aesthetic but also naturally regulates indoor humidity and temperature, significantly enhancing the building's energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area,36 m²
Tags: MuYu Design,MuYu Interior Design,Cornerstone Gallery,
Production Technology: The palette centers on raw, tactile materials: Red Clay Plaster, Patinated Steel, and Resin Mortar Flooring.
Design Challenge: The site is situated within a narrow 5-meter alley, flanked by adjacent buildings that restrict natural light to a brief morning window. To overcome this, a 75cm diameter circular aperture was precision-cut into the floor slab, into which a conical steel fixture was embedded to funnel daylight deep into the interior. Due to the extreme spatial constraints, heavy machinery was inaccessible; thus, the installation and securing of all structural steel components required meticulous manual suspension and manual rigging techniques.
Research: To preserve the pristine state of the unrepairable clay walls, all hanging points were meticulously calculated and pre-installed with iron hardware. To ensure long-term versatility, the patinated steel shelves are fully adjustable and removable, providing a dynamic display system that evolves with each exhibition.
Inspiration: "A gentle breeze passes, sunlight trickles down; a ritualistic ascent that feels like retreating into a secluded valley."
A strategic skylight functions as a natural spotlight, focusing brilliance directly onto the sculptures.
The visitor is enveloped by a curved red clay wall, A solid wood counter seamlessly integrates consultation with curated exhibition, while timber louvered doors provide a semi-permeable boundary that extends the visual horizon into the private quarters.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in January 2024 in Taichung, Taiwan, and reached completion in December 2024.
Operation Flow: Beneath the circular skylight at the upper-left entrance, a stone sculpture is strategically positioned to bridge the gap between the neighborhood and the visitors, fostering an immediate and tactile connection with the artwork.
Patents: ® 2026 by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Image Credits: Image #1~5 :Photographer, Hey!Cheese
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