Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi by Yu Fen Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.
ChumaMambo ya Ndani· 2026
Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi
by Yu Fen Lee
Client: Yujian.studio
Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category
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About Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi
Ripple ni usanifu wa mambo ya ndani ya makazi kwa ajili ya ghorofa yenye mita za mraba 87.5 nchini Taiwan. Dari lenye umbo la mawimbi linatiririka kupitia sehemu za kuishi na kula chakula, likilainisha dari fupi na boriti zisizohamishika huku likisambaza mwanga. Mpangilio wa awali wa vyumba vinne vya kulala ulipangwa upya kuwa vyumba vitatu vya kulala na chumba cha kuvalia ili kuboresha unyumbufu na mzunguko. Ukuta wa kioo uliopinda unaunganisha jikoni na kabati la mlangoni, na kabati za pande mbili zilizofichwa zinaweka hifadhi mbali na macho. Chumba kikuu cha kulala kinatumia paneli za kufyonza sauti na mlango wenye kizuia sauti kwa usingizi wa utulivu.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award
Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Ripple Usanifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- To resolve low ceilings and beams, a wave-like ceiling flows through the living and dining areas, softening the structure and extending light to heighten perception. The original four bedrooms became three, adding a flexible guest/dressing room and improving flow. A digital photo frame at the dining entry displays daily moments as a warm highlight. The kitchen connects to the entrance closet with a curved glass wall, while concealed storage and double-sided cabinetry ensure continuity. In the master bedroom, a hidden cabinet door integrates acoustic panels and access, uniting function with wabi-sabi refinement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- With an area of 87.5 square meters, the original four-bedroom layout was reconfigured into three bedrooms and a walk-in closet, improving flexibility. The master bedroom ensures restful sleep with a dual-layer wall system: sound-absorbing panels, an insulated door, and externalized MEP equipment reduce noise. The second bedroom extends the curved design to soften edges. Optimized circulation enhances openness, while centralized storage near the entrance and dining room preserves spaciousness and visual flow.
- Tags
- Wabi-sabi style, smart home, milky brown palette, curved design, soundproofing, eco-friendly materials, newly built apartment
- Production Technology
- The palette embraces wabi-sabi tones with soft neutrals and a touch of milky brown warmth, shaping a light, layered ambiance. KD wood veneer, laminate flooring, and aluminum-framed glass doors pair with artistic paint finishes, creating a soft matte texture that avoids glare. Indirect lighting, embedded in curved ceilings and cabinet corners, guides light gently through the space, accentuating satin-like hues and weaving a subtle dialogue between daylight and ambient glow.
- Design Challenge
- Constrained ceiling height, fixed beams, and an unchangeable layout posed key challenges. With high functional demands, every detail-from wiring to planning-required precision. Acting as a 'spatial magician,' the designers used prefabricated curved panels to soften transitions and avoid rigidity. Major systems, including electrical, AC, dehumidifier, and HRV, were integrated into the walk-in closet and hallway walls, preserving the purity and flexibility of main spaces while balancing design with daily living.
- Research
- This 87.5-square-meter Zhubei apartment, faced with fixed layouts and ceiling limits, yet the design reimagined the flow and comfort. Wave-like ceilings soften beams and guide light, while a curved glass wall links the kitchen and entrance closets, enhancing openness and interaction. Concealed storage in double-sided cabinetry preserves visual continuity. The master bedroom features dual-layer walls and a compartmentalized MEP setup for quiet sleep. Smart lighting and curtains adapt to activity, with soft arcs and light weaving a tranquil rhythm that creates a sense of home.
- Inspiration
- This project is located in Zhubei, Hsinchu County, and was designed for a young couple soon to be married. Due to restrictions on layout customization, the original configuration was somewhat rigid and constrictive. The design approach was to 'create the greatest flexibility within limitations.' Drawing from the wife's preference for milky brown toned wabi-sabi style and the husband's demand for functionality, the design integrates smart home features, lighting guidance, and optimized circulation to create a refined home that balances thoughtful detailing, functionality, and aesthetics.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in May 2024 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The wife especially appreciates the digital photo frame at the entrance, which displays personal travel and daily memories-bringing warmth upon departure and return. The husband values the soundproofing and lighting control: the master bedroom contains only a bedframe and curtains, with all devices and conduits relocated externally, while an additional acoustic wall ensures a pure sleeping environment. The entire residence features smart lighting and automated curtains, all controllable via smartphone, allowing mood settings for waking, reading, or sleeping to align naturally with daily rhythms.
- Team Members
- Yu-Fen Lee
- Image Credits
- Yujian.studio
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