Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi by Yu Ting Chen

Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi by Yu Ting Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2026

Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi

by Yu Ting Chen

Client: Cornerstone Gallery

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi

Cornerstone ni imbere y'inzu yerekanirwamo ubuhanzi iherereye i Taichung, muri Tayiwani, ifite ubuso bwa metero kare 36. Ibikoresho by'ingenzi byo kurangiriza ni ibumba gakondo rikozwe mu ibumba ritukura, ibisusuruko by'umuceri n'umuceri urya (glutinous rice), bifasha kugenzura ubuhehere n'ubushyuhe bwo mu nzu. Urukuta rw'ibumba ritukura rugoramye ruyobora abashyitsi mu mwanya. Umwenge w'uruziga ufite santimetero 75 z'umurambararo wacukuwe mu gisenge cyo hejuru maze ushyirwamo igikoresho cy'icyuma gifite ishusho ya kone kugira ngo urumuri rw'amanywa rwinjire rugere mu nzu imbere cyane. Ubwiherero bw'ibyuma bifite ibara ry'icyuma cyashaje burashobora guhindurwa no gukurwaho kugira ngo bikoreshwe mu imurikagurisha ritandukanye.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi 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. Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi 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. Cornerstone Imbere y'Inzu Yerekanirwamo Ubuhanzi 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 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
COPYRIGHT:® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Video Credits: ® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd