Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu by Yu-Nan Hou

Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu by Yu-Nan Hou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu

by Yu-Nan Hou

Client: Yunan Design Studio

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu

I-Chasing Light ukwakheka kwangaphakathi kwendlu yomndeni owodwa enezitezi ezintathu e-Taiwan. Indlu ineminyaka engaphezu kuka-40 ubudala futhi inohlaka olude noluncane ngokubanzi olunokukhanya nokumoyisela okubi. Ukuvuselelwa kubeka izindawo eziyinhloko zokuhlala lapho ukukhanya kwemvelo kufinyelela khona, futhi ingxenye ephakathi engenayo ukukhanya kwesitezi sesibili ibamba igumbi lokugeza kanye nendawo yokugcina izinto. Ipuleti elisonjulukile eliqashile lakha uphahla oluvulekile ngokuncane kwesitezi sesithathu. Ingilazi, amaphaneli aluthonci amaphunga acinizile, kanye nemibhalo emibala ekhanyayo, kusabalalisa ukukhanya kwemini emazingeni ngamanye. Igalaji eyakhelwe ngaphakathi kwesitezi sokuqala isombulula inkinga yendawo yokupaka esikhathini eside.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Chasing Light Umsebenzi Wokwakheka Wangaphakathi Wesindlu iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The first and third floors are well-lit because of the large area of lighting and the patio, while the middle part of the second floor without light is turned into a toilet and storage so that the users to spend the longest time in the areas with natural daylight. The transparent corrugated plate on the third floor serves as the semi-open roof to establish a good transmission medium for daylight to the interior. The open and transparent design of the second-floor staircase facade and the buffering platform is made of glass.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project has three floors with a total area of 145 square meters and is an old house over 40 years old. The long and narrow layout of the space resulted in poor lighting, routing, and ventilation. Therefore, the layout must be planned according to the client family living habits and needs. The designer takes the retracted space on the first floor as a garage, allowing a large area of daylight to reach the unlit areas. On the second floor, the private area is planned in the light area, and on the third floor, the ceiling is a corrugated plate that blocks the high temperature and diverts the light.
Tags: Daylight, narrow layout, light color, old house renovation, single family house.
Production Technology: Building materials, stone plastic composites flooring, light-colored tiles, baking paint, iron plates, neoclassical trims, washed finish, perforated iron plates, glass, tiles, glass tiles, woven rattan lamps, etc. To enable the space to interact with daylight, the designer chose light-transmitting or openwork materials, such as glass and perforated iron panels. On the first floor, the flooring is transformed to distinguish the exterior from the interior. The outdoor area is paved with a washed finish to create a cozy atmosphere, while the indoor is made of durable wood grain flooring to echo the light color theme.
Design Challenge: Renovating a house over 40 years old means that the client family has a clear idea of what they want to do with their home, so the project focuses on creating a brand-new, comfortable, and family-friendly space. There are two challenges: the lack of ventilation and lighting due to the layout, and the old plumbing and electrical problems. The designer introduces the natural element of 'daylight' into the interior, a design aesthetic that the client's family had never experienced before.
Research: The project is a renovation of a 40-year-old house. The designer improves the space and takes the natural element 'of daylight' as a highlight. Stylistically, light colors decorate public and private areas with arcs and trims. The bright space supports the presentation of daylight. The staircase brings a good sense of openness and creates a comfortable and warm resting place. In the long and narrow layout, the designer plans the first-floor garage and precisely measures the staircase, so that every type of car can fit into the garage.
Inspiration: The project is a renovation of an old house. The designer aimed to improve the condition of the 40-year-old house. Due to the long and narrow layout, the emphasis is on natural lighting and ventilation, and the staircase and route planning are crucial. In this way, the sunlight can fall evenly on each floor, brightening and amplifying the visual effect of the light-colored space.
Project Duration: The project finished in March 2021 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The site is in an alley, and the parking problem has been bothering the client for a long time, and there was a lot of unnecessary clutter space in the original layout. The built-in garage on the first floor solves the client's problem for many years, and the large area of lighting greatly improved the light source on the first floor. Meanwhile, in response to the client request to retain the ceiling height and not install too much artificial lighting, the designer enhances the openness of the space and creates ventilation to reduce electricity and lighting consumption.
Team Members: Yu-Nan Hou
Image Credits: Yunan Design Studio