Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala by Moyun Design

Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala by Moyun Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

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Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala

by Moyun Design

Client: Moyun Design

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala

ULukhanyiso Lwexesha luyilo lwangaphakathi lwendawo yokuhlala olwenzelwe indlu endala ehlaziyiweyo eTainan City, eTaiwan. Ikhaya eli lithwele iinkumbulo zezizukulwana ezithathu. Izixhobo eziquka iiveneer ezine-formaldehyde ephantsi, iindawo zokupeyinta ezilondoloza indalo, ilitye kunye nesinyithi, zikhethelwe impilo nozinzo. Iindlela zokupeyinta ngamaleko kunye neeveneer ezenziwe ngezandla zenza imizobo efudumeleyo. Imibala engathath'icala yegrayscale kunye nokukhanya okufihliweyo kulungelelanisa iindawo zokugcina nezokubonisa. Imigca ecocekileyo kunye nokukhanya okusemaleko kubumba isithuba esizolileyo nesilula. Ingaphakathi lixhasa intuthuzelo yabahlali abadala kunye neengcamango zamalungu osapho aselula.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Light of Time Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwendawo Yokuhlala iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design is both a home and a stage carrying three generations’ memories. With emotion and sustainability as core, eco-friendly veneers and coatings ensure health and responsibility. Innovation lies in material balance and refined light control, shaping a durable, low-maintenance space. It meets modern needs for comfort and sustainability while blending artful aesthetics with functional living, achieving harmony between tradition and contemporary life.
Tags: Old house renovation, Modern minimalist style, Sustainable design, Grayscale aesthetics, Spatial narrative, Human-centered design, Memory and legacy, Light and shadow, Craft and technology integration, Green building materials
Production Technology: The project combines craftsmanship and modern tech. Materials include low-formaldehyde veneers, eco-friendly coatings, stone, and metal, all chosen for health and sustainability. Layered coating techniques create warm textures, while hand-crafted veneers ensure natural balance. Digital imaging with physical sampling guided accurate execution, reducing errors and waste. This integration of traditional skill and technology gives the space distinct character, precision, and emotional resonance.
Design Challenge: The challenge was balancing an old house’s structure with modern needs. The home held three generations’ memories, requiring emotional preservation and renewal. It had to support elders’ convenience while meeting younger aesthetics. Externally, safety, regulations, and feasibility posed limits; internally, sustainable material research and precise detailing were demanding. Through prototyping, adjustments, and collaboration with craftsmen, constraints were transformed into opportunities, achieving a sustainable, comfortable, and emotionally rich space.
Inspiration: Inspired by grayscale beauty and the philosophy of emptiness, the design highlights simplicity with clean lines, layered light, and textures. Influences include abstract art, minimalism, and Japanese serenity, bringing purity and comfort. Neutral tones with concealed lighting balance storage and display, offering flexibility and immersion. Through precise proportion and material research, the space achieves minimalist yet dynamic visuals, merging modern aesthetics with functional value.
Project Duration: The project timeline began with the contract signed in Annan District, Tainan City, Taiwan, in November 2024. Construction started in Xinshi District, Tainan City, Taiwan, in December of the same year and was successfully completed in June 2025, with the entire process completed within seven months.

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