Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba by Chen Yu Ching is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.
BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2025
Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba
Client: Ching Jhih Interior Design
Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category
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The Design
About Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba
Frames of Memory ni umushinga w'ubwubatsi bw'imbere y'inyubako uherereye mu mujyi wa New Taipei, muri Taiwan. Iyi nzu ifite metero kare 100 irimo icyumba cy'inzu nyakubaka, ibyumba bibiri byo kuraramo, icyumba cyo kwakirira abashyitsi, ahantu hakoreshwa mu buryo butandukanye ho kurira, igikoni n'ubwiherero bubiri. Ibigize ubwubatsi bwa "neoclassical" bwo muri Amerika ya Ruguru byasubiwemo mu buryo bushya bwifashishije mu nzu z'iki gihe zo muri Aziya. Uburyo bw'ipaneli buhariye buva ku ibaho rimwe rikagera ku ane bwarubatswe bukoresheje amapaneli yo mu bwoko bw'ifomu itari yumye ibasha kwihanganira ubuhehere bw'ikirere cyo muri kariya karere. Icyumba cyo kwakirira abashyitsi gifite ibara ryijimye, umuryango ukingira igikoni ushobora gukingurwa cyangwa gufungwa, hamwe n'ubusitani bwo kubika ibintu bwubatswe bugera ku gisenge, byose bifasha kubungabunga ubwigenge, gahunda n'ubunyangamugayo bw'imibereho ya buri munsi.
The Recognition
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze
Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba 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. Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba 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. Frames Of Memory Umurimo w'Ubwubatsi bw'Imbere y'Inyubako y'Icyumba 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
- 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
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