The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha by Zouii Design

The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha by Zouii Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha

by Zouii Design

Client: Zouii Design

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha

Ori waa naqshad gudaha guri oo loogu talagalay guri-dabaq (apartment) dhererkiisu yahay 112.3 mitir laba jibbaaran oo ku yaal Taiwan. Guriga wuxuu ka kooban yahay saddex qol oo jiif ah, qol fadhi, meel wax lagu cuno iyo laba musqul. Iftiinku waa isha hagta naqshadda guud. Nal sudhan oo asal ahaan Jabbaan ah ayaa calaamadeeya albaabka soo galitaanka, daaqado dabaqa ilaa saqafka ah ayaa soo qaadaya muuqaalka Wabiga Yanshuei, saqafkana wuxuu leeyahay qaab qallooc ah oo iftiinka u jihaynaya meesha wax lagu cuno. Qaabka qalloocan ee saqafka sidoo kale wuxuu qariyaa tuubooyinka jikada isagoo dhawrsanaya dhererka guud ee qolka. Gidaarrada waxaa lagu dahaadhay rinji macdan ah oo caano-cad ah, dhulka albaabka soo galitaannana waxaa daboolaya taro (ceramic tiles) leh qaab masaanti (serpentine) ah. Laba qol oo kaydin ah ayaa beddelay armaajooyin joogto ah, taasoo hoos u dhigtay baahida loo qabo qalab dahaadhan.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. The Ori Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guryaha si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project's design strategy forgoes strict stylistic constraints, instead weaving a spatial language imbued with the patina of time, inspired by the homeowner's love for European vintage furniture. By balancing the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics with Scandinavian simplicity, the space merges historical depth with contemporary sensibilities. Light plays a key role: a Japanese pendant defines the entrance, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Yanshuei River, and a curved ceiling guides illumination toward the dining area. The layout was reimagined by swapping the TV and sofa, enhancing flexibility for future adaptations.
Dimensions & Packaging: The site spans 112.3 square meters, featuring three bedrooms, a living room, a dining area, and two bathrooms. To enhance flexibility, the design team reduced the study's size, allowing it to function as a guest or children's room in the future. The dining table was repositioned into the social area, making it a central hub for family activities rather than a separate space. Additionally, two independent storage rooms replaced fixed cabinetry, ensuring ample storage while preserving openness and spatial fluidity, creating a more adaptable and harmonious living environment.
Tags: Light Tone, Light and Shadow, Subtractive Design, Eco-friendly Building Materials, Open Plan, Reduced Design.
Production Technology: The project's material selection focuses on natural textures and a composed aesthetic, using low-saturation tones to highlight the depth of time. The walls feature mineral paint in a milky white hue with gray undertones, creating a refined yet warm visual experience. Serpentine-patterned ceramic tiles in the entrance mimic natural stone veining, fostering a tranquil yet intricate transition. Wood and zebra patterns introduce a striking yet balanced contrast, enhancing the space with meticulous detailing. Through these elements, the design achieves a harmonious blend of subtle texture and visual depth.
Design Challenge: The greatest technical challenge of this project lay in the complexity of the kitchen's piping system. Originally, multiple pipelines were dispersed across the kitchen ceiling, requiring the design team to balance the need for concealment with the preservation of a sense of height. Ultimately, by incorporating curved ceiling elements, the design successfully minimized the visual impact of the piping. The seamless circulation, combined with a comfortable ceiling height, further enhanced the spatial fluidity.
Research: This project's design concept emphasizes 'the narrative of light and shadow' and 'subtractive design,' achieving a balance between functionality and poetic expression. Furniture revolves around the homeowner's antique European collection, seamlessly blending with Scandinavian simplicity to evoke historical warmth and modern refinement. The dining area reinforces this philosophy, using a composed backdrop that allows furnishings to shape the living narrative. By integrating light, materials, and circulation, the design crafts a space that transcends mere form, creating a harmonious and immersive experience.
Inspiration: A home is more than its structure and layout; it is a dynamic space filled with personal memories and emotions. This project's design concept revolves around the interplay of light, materials, and spatial flow, shaping an environment that reflects the resident's unique character. Named 'Ori,' meaning 'light' in Hebrew, the project symbolizes the fluidity of daily life illuminated by light. Envisioned in 2022, The Ori was designed as a sanctuary where light, shadow, people, and objects engage in a continuous dialogue, fostering harmony and an ever-evolving living experience.
Project Duration: The project finished in January 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Six months after completion, a follow-up visit revealed that the homeowner had already begun adjusting the furniture layout, responding to natural light, mood, and daily needs to create a more personalized living space. They praised the storage room design, noting its flexibility exceeded expectations by enhancing storage efficiency while maintaining visual simplicity. With clutter neatly organized, natural light flowed more freely, enriching the home's ambiance. This evolving interaction between space and inhabitant affirmed the design's success in fostering adaptability and harmony in daily life.
Team Members: Ching-Yi Lin, Hsien-Ming Hsu, Yi-Hong Tsai, Hsiu-Ting Hsieh
Image Credits: Uncolored Studio