The Dawn Padumukan by Wu Chih Kang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Perunggu in Arsitéktur Competition Category.

PerungguArsitéktur· 2023

The Dawn Padumukan

by Wu Chih Kang

Client: The Dawn

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Arsitéktur Category

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The Design

About The Dawn Padumukan

Book Text: The Dawn nyaéta padumukan di Kota Hualien, Taiwan, anu dirarancang salaku bumi pensiunan. Imah ieu ngawengku 150 méter pasagi sarta réngsé dibangun dina bulan Juni 2022. Bagian luarna disederhanakeun, sarta fasad utamana digariskeun ku dua garis lengkung. Kulit bangunan anu lengkung ieu manjang ti handap ka luhur, sahingga interiorna tetep nyambung kana lingkungan sakurilingna tapi kalindungan tina panasna usum panas. Aya elevator anu ngahontal unggal lanté pikeun aksés bébas hambalan. Panto sorong sarta panel muter méré kalonggaran dina pamakéan rohangan. Kamar mandi di lanté pangluhurna nyanghareupan jandéla luar anu némbongkeun pamandangan Kota Hualien.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

The Dawn Padumukan mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. The Dawn Padumukan diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. The Dawn Padumukan minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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