Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Wei Hsiang Mao

Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala by Wei Hsiang Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

IbhulonziIngaphakathi· 2026

Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

by Wei Hsiang Mao

Client: Wei Hsiang Mao

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

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The Design

About Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala

I-Pure Realm iyindawo yokuhlala eyakhelwe ukuhlalisana phakathi kwabantu nezilwane ezifuywayo. Le khaya elingamamitha-skwele angu-446.28 lakheke lizungeze igceke elimaphakathi lapho inja ingahamba khona ngokuphepha. Izingxenye ezihlukene zangaphambili nezangemuva zehlukanisa ukuhamba kwezivakashi nokomndeni, zilinganisa ubumfihlo nokuvuleleka. Igumbi lokuphumula elinobude obuphindwe kabili elinamawindi engilazi amakhulu lingenisa ukukhanya kwemini futhi linciphisa isidingo sokukhanya okwenziwe ngabantu. Izitebhisi eziyisipirali zakha umgogodla omile, kanti izindlela zokuhamba ezimbozelwe zixhumanisa indawo yokupaka nendawo yokuhlala. Isakhiwo sensimbi, amakhasi elayisi kanye nezendlalo ezisuselwa kumaminerali kwehlisa umkhondo wekhabhoni.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Pure Realm Ukuklanywa Kwangaphakathi Kwendlu Yokuhlala iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: -Steel structure: integrated with the atrium to frame a courtyard of natural symbiosis.
-Connecting walkway: links the parking area to the main residence, reducing inconvenience on rainy days.
-Double-height living room: expansive glazing introduces abundant daylight and creates vertical visual continuity.
-Spiral staircase: adds a sense of play and layered movement.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 446.28 square meter.
Tags: Open layout, Natural materials, Wabi-sabi, Barrier-free flooring, Pet-friendly
Production Technology: -Steel structure: more recyclable and reusable than traditional reinforced concrete.
-Natural lighting: double-height spaces and expansive windows reduce the need for daytime artificial light.
-Low-processed materials: rice husk and mineral-based coatings lower the project’s carbon footprint.
Design Challenge: Set on a lakeside plot with an irregular shape and a high proportion of unusable corners, the design faced challenges including:
-Designing circulation and road access
-Configuring building massing and setbacks
-Orienting windows while meeting regulatory constraints
Research: Due to the unusual shape of the site and its lakefront location, the project has a high proportion of uneven land. Planning challenges included overcoming access routes and road design issues. Furthermore, the key design challenges were to rationally allocate building massing, window orientations, and regulatory constraints.
With the goal of creating a coexistent space for pets and people, the design sought a safe and open atrium where the dog could roam freely, balancing convenience and privacy. Furthermore, the design sought a clearly defined public and private area within the home, allowing for a natural flow between entertaining friends and daily life without interfering with each other.
Inspiration: This project is built on the core idea of coexistence between pets and people. The homeowner envisioned a safe, open courtyard where pet dogs could roam freely while privacy and everyday convenience were equally preserved. The space was designed to clearly distinguish between public and private domains, allowing daily living and social gatherings to flow naturally while remaining independent.
Project Duration: The project finished in November 2025 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The architectural massing unfolds around a central courtyard, creating a surrounding layout. The front and rear volumes are separated, dividing domestic and guest circulation to create a buffer between privacy and openness. A double-height atrium and staircase form the vertical core, while covered walkways connect indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring sheltered movement in all weather. With its clean, minimalist vocabulary, the design shapes a modern dwelling for coexistence.
-Privacy and circulation: a single primary axis separates guest access from family use.
-Massing configuration: setbacks and offsets allow flexible site utilization.
Team Members: Designer: Wei Hsiang Mao