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Unfinished Journey رہائشی by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Unfinished Journey رہائشی by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award آہنی انعام in داخلی جگہ اور نمائش ڈیزائن Competition Category.


لوہاداخلی سجاوٹ· 2025

Unfinished Journey رہائشی

by Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Client: Pure Interior Design Limited Company

A' Design Award آہنی انعام Winner in داخلی سجاوٹ Category

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The Design

About Unfinished Journey رہائشی

یہ منصوبہ ساختی مضبوطی اور موافقانہ استعمال کے ذریعے پانچ دہائیوں پرانی رہائش گاہ کو نئی زندگی بخشتا ہے۔ اصل سرخ اینٹوں اور کھلے کنکریٹ کو ایک مخصوص فولادی نظام کے ساتھ محفوظ اور بہتر بنایا گیا ہے جو پائیداری اور فضائی روانی میں اضافہ کرتا ہے۔ سانس لینے والے مواد موسمی چیلنجوں سے نمٹتے ہیں جبکہ متحرک عناصر لچک فراہم کرتے ہیں۔ یہ ڈیزائن یادوں اور کارکردگی میں توازن قائم کرتا ہے، اور گھر کو ایک لازوال رہائشی جگہ میں تبدیل کرتا ہے جو اپنے مالکان کے ساتھ بڑھتی ہے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award آہنی انعام

Unfinished Journey رہائشی A' Design Award آہنی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان اچھے ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا باوقار اعتراف ہے جو اچھی طرح ڈیزائن کی گئی تخلیقات سے متوقع پیشہ ورانہ اور صنعتی تقاضوں کو پورا کرتے ہیں۔ آہنی انعام کے فاتحین اپنے تخلیق کاروں کی عظیم مہارت، اعلیٰ تخصص، ماہرانہ فہم اور تخلیقی صلاحیت کو ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔ Unfinished Journey رہائشی سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز تخلیق ہوگا جو عملی اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award آہنی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن صنعت کے بہترین طریقوں کو یکجا کرتا ہے اور مہارت اور ہنر سے جڑی ہوئی قابل تکنیکی خصوصیات رکھتا ہے۔ Unfinished Journey رہائشی اپنی باریک بینی کی وجہ سے قابل احترام ہے اور معیار زندگی کی ایسی بہتری فراہم کرنے کے لیے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے جو دنیا کو ایک بہتر جگہ بنانے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This design redefines regeneration by integrating structural reinforcement as an aesthetic language. The exposed steel system strengthens the old framework while becoming a visual anchor. Flexible layouts, adaptive furniture, and breathable material treatments create a living space that evolves with time, balancing durability function and understated industrial beauty rarely seen in typical residential projects.
Dimensions & Packaging
This project is a renovation of a house over 60 years old. The building consists of two floors and a basement, with each floor measuring 105 square meters. The first floor is designed as an open plan living and dining area, along with a kitchen and a bathroom. The second floor includes a bedroom, a bathroom, and a shared living and working zone.
Tags
Adaptive Reuse, Structural Reinforcement, Industrial Aesthetics, Sustainable Renovation, Memory Architecture, Flexible Living Space, Material Authenticity
Production Technology
The design was realized through a subtractive approach prioritizing preservation and structural enhancement. Original red bricks were treated with breathable coatings to retain texture while reducing dust. Exposed steel elements were custom fabricated for reinforcement and visual continuity. Lightweight steel frames reduced load on aging structures while allowing spatial openness. The process combined material honesty adaptive reuse and detailed onsite craftsmanship.
Design Challenge
The hardest part was preserving the emotional value while ensuring structural safety. Every decision required sensitivity as the house carried decades of family memories. Severe deterioration from humidity posed risks demanding precise reinforcement. The lack of original construction records and adapting modern techniques to unstable foundations pushed the team to constant onsite testing and creative problem-solving.
Research
The research focused on material behavior and structural adaptation in aging buildings. The aim was to investigate how original elements could be kept while improving durability. Site surveys, structural assessments and material tests conducted, collaborating with engineers, builders and local craftsmen provided data. Results showed that exposed steel systems and breathable coatings balance aesthetics and function offering a replicable model for sustainable renovation.
Inspiration
The inspiration came from the house itself, a place that quietly carried over fifty years of family memories. The design was driven by the desire to preserve its unique character and let the traces of time become part of routine, allowing every brick and exposed surface to speak of time and life. By embracing the beauty of raw materials, the project transforms the space into a living story where past and present flow seamlessly together.
Project Duration
This project is located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Design began in December 2023 and was completed in December 2024.
Operation Flow
Sunlight filters through large openings casting shadows across textured brick walls, while the subtle scent of aged materials lingers in the air. The open layout invites seamless movement between living and working spaces where footsteps echo gently against the concrete floor. Sliding barn doors open with a soft scrape, revealing hidden corners while steel and wood surfaces offer a tactile connection to the past, grounding every moment in quiet familiarity.
Patents
Pure Interior Design Limited Company
Team Members
Designer: Vivian Chiu
Designer: Ke Ye Wu
Image Credits
Image #1: MD Pursuit
Image #2: MD Pursuit
Image #3: MD Pursuit
Image #4: MD Pursuit
Image #5: MD Pursuit

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