The Dawn Bivališče by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Arhitektura, gradnja in oblikovanje konstrukcij Competition Category.

BronastaArhitektura· 2023

The Dawn Bivališče

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Bivališče

Book Text: The Dawn je bivališče v mestu Hualien na Tajvanu, zasnovano kot dom za upokojitev. Hiša obsega 150 kvadratnih metrov in je bila dokončana junija 2022. Zunanjost je poenostavljena, glavno fasado pa oriše par ukrivljenih linij. Ukrivljena ovojnica stavbe se razteza od spodaj navzgor, tako da je notranjost povezana z okolico, hkrati pa zaščitena pred poletno vročino. Dvigalo omogoča dostop do vsakega nadstropja brez arhitekturnih ovir. Drsna vrata in vrtljivi paneli omogočajo prilagodljivo uporabo prostorov. Kopalnica v najvišjem nadstropju je obrnjena proti zunanjemu oknu z razgledom na Hualien.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

The Dawn Bivališče je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od The Dawn Bivališče se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. The Dawn Bivališče sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

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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