Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla by Chi Wei Shih

Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla by Chi Wei Shih is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lokuBuka iiNdwendwe, ukuZonwabisa, ukuHamba kunye noKhenketho Competition Category.

IplatinamUkubuka iiNdwendwe· 2025

Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla

by Chi Wei Shih

Client: S.c.a.a

Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award Winner in Ukubuka iiNdwendwe Category

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The Design

About Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla

IDeer Chaser Yuchi yindawo yokuphumla eNantou, eTaiwan, egubungela malunga neemitha ezisikweri ezili-1720. Uyilo lusuka kwimodeli eqhelekileyo yehostele ngokusebenzisa inkcubeko yendawo kunye nembonakalo yomhla. Iindawo zoluntu zithatha inkuthazo kwinkundla yangaphakathi yendlu yesiqhelo yasefama yaseTaiwan kunye nomfanekiso wabantu abahlanganisene phantsi komthi. Iindawo zokuhlamba ezingaphandle kunye neefestile ezisuka phantsi ukuya eluphahleni zisondeza iindwendwe kufutshane nendalo. Iinkundla zabucala ezidibanisiweyo zikhuthaza unxibelelwano phakathi kweendwendwe. Ukwakhiwa kusebenzisa iiphaneli zeendonga ezithwala ubunzima zekhonkrithi, izahluli ezicace gca kunye nendlu esemthini eyakhiwe ngesakhelo sentsimbi.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award

Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo eyahlukileyo ngokwenene, entle nenobungangamsha. Abaphumeleleyo bePlatinam zizimanga zendalo, ubungqina bemida yobuchule bengqondo, kwaye babonisa ubungcali nobuchule obungenakuthelekiswa babayili babo. Le miyilo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yeyona misebenzi idumileyo echaza ubuhle bexesha, ineegalelo kwintlalontle yoluntu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla ibonisa inqanaba elingaphaya kokuqhelekileyo lokugqwesa kwaye ngokungathandabuzekiyo yenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono ngeempawu zayo eziluncedo nezixabisekileyo. Deer Chaser Yuchi Indawo yokuphumla ngumsebenzi ophumeleleyo weIbhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award ovusa iinqwenelo, ukhuthaza, ushukumisa, uvuyisa kwaye udala uvuyo olukhulu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project concept of the more local, the more international aims to depart from the conventional hostel model by incorporating the distinct local characteristics and culture. Its objective is strengthening the connection between people and nature and people and people.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is around 1720 square meters.
Tags: Tourism, Design, Resort, Glamping, Style
Production Technology: This distinctive approach not only pays homage to cultural traditions but also challenges conventional design standards, presenting a rejuvenating and immersive travel experience in Taiwan. Open and independent private common area for cohesion, wandering, and exploration.
Design Challenge: It also includes interconnected private courtyards to encourage interaction among guests, fostering a sense of community. The structural engineering aspects feature concrete load-bearing wall panels, transparent partitions, and a steel framed tree house, presenting significant engineering challenges.
Research: The project focuses on the concept of wild luxury, aiming to differentiate itself from typical hostels in Taiwan by incorporating outdoor bathing spaces and large floor-to-ceiling windows to bring travelers closer to nature.
Inspiration: The project goal is to establish an innovative hotel concept in response to the growing appeal of Glamping. It emphasizes the notion of living in harmony with nature and nurturing human connections. The design integrates elements from traditional communal spaces in Taiwan, drawing inspiration from the inner court of traditional farmhouse and the imagery of people congregating beneath a tree to delineate its communal areas.
Project Duration: The project was finallzied in Nantou, Taiwan, in February, 2023
Operation Flow: Situated near a natural river, the project draws inspiration from its surroundings. To ensure the hostel harmonizes with the natural setting, the design integrates the principles of water gathering and bald cypress boulevard.
Patents: Copyrights belong to S.C.A.A, 2025
Team Members: Designer: Chi Wei Shih
Image Credits: S.C.A.A, 2025