The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero by Wu Chih Kang

The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ubwubatsi Competition Category.

BuronzeUbwubatsi· 2023

The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ubwubatsi Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero

Umutako w'Ubwiherero ni inzu iri mu mujyi wa Hualien, muri Taiwan, yateguwe kuba icyumba cyo kuruhukirana igihe cyo gusaza. Iyi nzu ifite ubuso bwa metero kare 150 kandi yarangiye kubakwa muri Kamena 2022. Imiterere yo hanze yoroshejwe, kandi urukuta rw'imbere rukomeye rugaragarizwa n'imirongo ibiri izengurutse. Urukuta rw'inzu rwazengurutse ruva hasi rukagera hejuru, bigatuma imbere y'inzu ihuza n'ibidukikije ariko ikarindwa ubushyuhe bw'impeshyi. Icyuma cy'amazu (elevator) kigera kuri buri gorofa kugira ngo abantu bose bashobore kwinjira nta nkomyi. Amarembo asunikwa (sliding doors) hamwe n'ibice bizenguruka (revolving panels) bituma inzu ikoreshwa mu buryo bwisanzuye. Icyumba cy'ubwiyunge kiri hejuru gifite idirishya rihanze ryerekana indorerwamo nziza y'umujyi wa Hualien.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. The Dawn Icyumba cy'Ubwiherero ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: As far as the exterior is concerned, the building’s appearance is simplified, demonstrating a sculpture like artwork towering over the base. The face of the main building is outlined through two curved lines. Besides, the solid construction is covered little by little and unfolded by the softly curved surface, just like a calla blooming quietly from the street block. Over the top furnishings have been abandoned to create abundant storage space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 150 square meters.
Tags: Architecture, Design, Residence, Modern, Style
Production Technology: From bottom to top, the building skin is slowly stretched, which makes the indoor area and the outdoor surroundings connected yet separated. Therefore, it has effectively eliminated the heat energy brought by the sun during summertime.
Design Challenge: The project adopts a minimalist design style from the exterior of the building to the interior of the space, focusing on the daily functional needs as the main focus of the planning. As a result, the designer significantly reduces the unnecessary purchase of furniture and eliminates superfluous decorations. The designer's initiative has greatly avoided the waste of resources and created a sustainable and friendly house.
Research: On top of that, the bathroom is planned at the external window on the top floor, so the beautiful scenery of Hualien is brought into the room, offering the clients a soothing and comfortable bath experience. In addition, due to the reduction of the living area caused by this equipment, the designer has skillfully selected adjustable features such as sliding doors and revolving door panels to endow the space with variable usability.
Inspiration: This project is a residential space in the old district of Hualien City, Taiwan, which is the owner's and his wife's retirement home. Given the cramped and narrow space of the original residence, it is expected that the needs such as abundant light and spaciousness can be incorporated into the new home to create a comfortable and enjoyable living space. The designer has completed the entire planning with a simple yet resourceful strategy.
Project Duration: The project was completed in Hualien City in June 2022.
Operation Flow: When the night comes, the warm yellow light from the room reflects like a flute-shaped glass containing champagne, diffuses an elegant luster in the dimly lit neighborhood, and welcomes visiting relatives and friends to gather for a drink. Considering the owner's needs for barrier-free facilities, an elevator that can access each floor is installed inside the house.
Image Credits: Wu Chih Kang