Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo Yokuhlala by Moyun Design

Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo Yokuhlala by Moyun Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

IbhulonziIngaphakathi· 2026

Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo Yokuhlala

by Moyun Design

Client: Moyun Design

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

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The Design

About Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo Yokuhlala

I-Light of Time iyidizayini yangaphakathi yendawo yokuhlala eyakhelwe indlu endala evuselelwe eDolobheni laseTainan, eTaiwan. Leli khaya liphethe izinkumbulo zezizukulwane ezintathu. Izinto ezisetshenzisiwe zihlanganisa ama-veneer ane-formaldehyde ephansi, izindwangu zokupenda ezingcono kwemvelo, itshe kanye nensimbi, ezikhethwe ngenxa yempilo nokusimama. Izindlela zokupenda ezinezendlalelo kanye nama-veneer enziwe ngesandla kudala ukuthinteka okufudumele. Imibala engathathi hlangothi yohlobo lwe-grayscale kanye nokukhanya okufihliwe kulinganisa izindawo zokugcina nezokubukisa. Imigqa ehlanzekile kanye nokukhanya okunezendlalelo kwakha indawo ezolile futhi elula. Ingaphakathi lisekela ukunethezeka kwezakhamuzi ezindala kanye nokuthanda kwamalungu omndeni asemasha.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo 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. Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo 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. Light of Time Idizayini Yangaphakathi Yendawo Yokuhlala iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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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