Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

BirGudaha· 2026

Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga

by Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang

Client: Spaceblossom Design

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

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The Design

About Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga

Haven of Echoes waa naqshad gudaha guri hoy ah oo xusuusta shakhsiga ah ka dhigaysa qayb firfircoon oo ka mid ah nolol maalmeedka. Buugaag, alaab guri oo dhaxal ah, iyo agab la ururiyay ayaa lagu dhex daray nidaamyada dhaqdhaqaaqa, kaydinta, iyo soo bandhigidda, taasoo abuuraysa guri ay xusuusta iyo hab-nololeedku isla wada jiraan. Dahaarka darbiyada ee dhulka diatomaceous-ka ah ee neefsan kara ayaa nidaamiya qoyaanka waxayna nuugaan urta jikada, iyagoo gacan ka geysanaya ilaalinta alaabta guriga ee dhaxalka ah ee dib loo soo celiyay iyo ururinta buugaagta, iyadoo la ilaalinayo in jikada, cuntada, iyo aagagga fadhiga ay furan yihiin oo isku xiran yihiin. Guriga wuxuu daboolayaa qiyaastii 130 mitir oo laba jibbaaran, isagoo leh darbiyo buugaag oo gaar ahaan loo sameeyay oo gaaraya 3.5 mitir.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Haven of Echoes Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga Hoyga waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Haven of Echoes redefines the residence as a living archive where memory objects actively shape spatial experience. Books, heirloom pieces, and collected artifacts are embedded into circulation, display, and storage systems, allowing personal history to unfold naturally through daily life. The integration of breathable diatomaceous earth walls enhances environmental comfort while preserving openness across the kitchen, dining, and living zones.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence spans approximately 130 square meters, organized into open-plan kitchen, living, and dining zones. Ceiling heights range from 2.7 to 3.2 meters to maximize daylight and openness. Custom book walls rise to 3.5 meters with a 1.2-meter depth, integrating storage and circulation. The central island measures 2.4 by 1.5 meters, while breathable diatomaceous wall finishes support passive odor absorption and humidity regulation.
Tags: Haven of Echoes, Residential Interior, Living Archive, Open Plan Living, Ritual Island, Memory Driven Space, Diatomaceous Earth Wall, Integrated Storage, Passive Odor Control, Heirloom Preservation
Production Technology: The project combines breathable diatomaceous earth wall finishes, custom millwork, integrated book walls, and precision carpentry to support both environmental performance and long-term storage needs. Timber veneer, mineral plaster, steel detailing, and restored heritage furnishings were carefully coordinated to balance material warmth, durability, and preservation of personal collections within the open-plan residence.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating heirloom furniture, books, and travel collections into an open-plan home without disrupting clarity, openness, or preservation requirements. Balancing social interaction, historical context, and material performance required careful coordination of circulation, storage depth, and breathable wall technologies, resulting in a residence that supports both emotional resonance and functional precision.
Research: This qualitative residential design study investigated how personal memory and collected artifacts can become part of everyday life. Research focused on circulation behavior, domestic rituals, and preservation needs through homeowner interviews, observation, and material testing. Findings informed a spatial strategy that improves usability, passive environmental comfort, and long-term heritage preservation, demonstrating how memory-driven interiors can enrich both daily living quality and emotional continuity.
Inspiration: The project began with the idea that memory should be lived with rather than stored away. The homeowners’ books, inherited furniture, and travel artifacts collected across Europe inspired a spatial study on how personal history can be woven into everyday domestic rituals. The design also explored how an open-plan kitchen and living environment could remain visually connected while improving odor absorption and humidity balance through breathable diatomaceous earth wall finishes.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2025 and was completed in December 2025 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Daily life is organized as a layered sequence that begins at the entrance threshold, transitions through curated storage and display zones, and opens into a ritual-centered kitchen, dining, and living environment. The central island anchors cooking, gathering, and conversation, while continuous circulation pathways create intuitive movement and visual continuity. This flow transforms ordinary routines into shared domestic rituals shaped by memory and interaction.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang, 2026.
Team Members: Kirstin Fu-Ying Wang