Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Chen Yu Chiu

Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia by Chen Yu Chiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

ApamemeaTotonu· 2025

Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

by Chen Yu Chiu

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia

Stay Gold o se fuafuaga i totonu o se fale nofoia e 110.7 mita fa'atafa i Taoyuan, Taiwan. O le fa'atulagaga e aofia ai potu moe e tolu, potu nofonofo e lua ma potu ta'ele e lua. O vaeluaga pi'opi'o i le fa'ato'aga o loʻo iai le ulufale, fa'atasi ma fa'alo pi'opi'o ma pito puipui, e fa'amalū ai uamea fa'avae o lo'o tautau i fafo ma fa'ataga le malamalama o le ao e feoa'i i totonu o potu. O vali mineral e pei o le pa'u suede e fa'asalalau ai le malamalama, a'o le la'au ma le rattan lima-gaosia e fa'aopoopo ai le māfanafana. O laupapa lafiga fetuutuuna'i e fa'aaogaina e fai ai pi'opi'o lamolemole. O fale teu mea ua tu'ufa'atasia e fa'atumauina ai le avanoa o vaega fa'asoa, ma o se lanu masani e lagolagoina ai se si'osi'omaga filemu ma faigofie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Stay Gold Fuafuaga i Totonu o Fale Nofoia e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Stay Gold redefines residential interiors by embracing wabi-sabi aesthetics, transforming structural challenges into design assets. The project maximizes natural light and raw materials like suede-textured mineral paint, wood, and rattan to evoke tranquility. Soft curves and neutral tones create a harmonious spatial narrative, converting constraints into elegant focal points.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence spans 110.7 square meters and consists of three bedrooms, two living areas, and two bathrooms. The layout maximizes the openness of the communal spaces, optimizing interaction and comfort. Custom-built curved partitions and integrated storage solutions enhance functionality while preserving the minimalist aesthetic. The material palette prioritizes sustainability, featuring mineral-based suede paint and recyclable natural materials.
Tags: Residential Interior, Wabi-Sabi, Minimalist Design, Interior Design, Home Design
Production Technology: The design employs a multi-phase process combining conceptual development, precise material selection, and advanced woodworking techniques. Flexible plywood is used to create smooth curves, suede-textured paint enhances light diffusion, and handcrafted rattan elements add warmth. These techniques ensure a harmonious yet technically refined space.
Design Challenge: Transforming structural constraints such as protruding beams into design elements was a major challenge. Internally, reconciling historical context with modern minimalism required rethinking spatial relationships. Externally, production limitations and material availability demanded innovative craftsmanship, ultimately unifying the space into a refined and harmonious environment.
Inspiration: Inspired by the home's exceptional ceiling height, natural light, and scenic surroundings, Stay Gold celebrates unadorned living. By stripping away excess, the design reveals the space's intrinsic beauty, using organic textures, fluid curves, and a minimalist palette to craft a serene and reflective atmosphere.
Project Duration: The project began in June 2023 in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and was completed in September 2023. The design and planning phase lasted three months, followed by a four-month construction period. Located in the Zhonglu district, the residence embodies a refined urban retreat, balancing contemporary elegance with timeless warmth.
Operation Flow: Stay Gold invites effortless interaction, guiding movement through gentle curves and natural light. The design transforms daily transitions into engaging experiences, balancing communal openness with intimate private zones. Key moments like entering the foyer or gathering in the living area create a fluid journey that enhances comfort and connectivity.