Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko by Yu Ting Chen

Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko by Yu Ting Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

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Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko

by Yu Ting Chen

Client: Cornerstone Gallery

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

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The Design

About Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko

I-Cornerstone yingaphakathi legalari yobuciko elitholakala eTaichung, eTaiwan, elinendawo engamamitha-skwele angama-36. Ukugcotshwa okuyinhloko kuwudaka lomdabu olwenziwe ngobumba olubomvu, utshani belayisi kanye nelayisi elinamathelayo, okusiza ukulawula umswakama nezinga lokushisa langaphakathi. Udonga olugobile lobumba olubomvu luholela izivakashi endaweni yonke. Imbobo eyindilinga enobubanzi obungamasentimitha angama-75 yasikwa esilebheni sephansi elingenhla futhi yafakwa insimbi eyisikhonkolo esasayikhoni ukuze ilethe ukukhanya kwemini phakathi ekujuleni kwangaphakathi. Amashalofu ensimbi ene-patina ayalungiseka futhi ayasuseka ukuze kushintshwe imibukiso.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko 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. Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko 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. Cornerstone Ingaphakathi Legalari Yobuciko 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 project challenges that convention by utilizing sustainable Earth-based materials as the spatial centerpiece. The primary finish is a traditional clay plaster composed of red clay, rice straw, and glutinous rice. This bio-composite not only anchors the aesthetic but also naturally regulates indoor humidity and temperature, significantly enhancing the building's energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Area,36 m²
Tags: MuYu Design,MuYu Interior Design,Cornerstone Gallery,
Production Technology: The palette centers on raw, tactile materials: Red Clay Plaster, Patinated Steel, and Resin Mortar Flooring.
Design Challenge: The site is situated within a narrow 5-meter alley, flanked by adjacent buildings that restrict natural light to a brief morning window. To overcome this, a 75cm diameter circular aperture was precision-cut into the floor slab, into which a conical steel fixture was embedded to funnel daylight deep into the interior. Due to the extreme spatial constraints, heavy machinery was inaccessible; thus, the installation and securing of all structural steel components required meticulous manual suspension and manual rigging techniques.
Research: To preserve the pristine state of the unrepairable clay walls, all hanging points were meticulously calculated and pre-installed with iron hardware. To ensure long-term versatility, the patinated steel shelves are fully adjustable and removable, providing a dynamic display system that evolves with each exhibition.
Inspiration: "A gentle breeze passes, sunlight trickles down; a ritualistic ascent that feels like retreating into a secluded valley."
A strategic skylight functions as a natural spotlight, focusing brilliance directly onto the sculptures.
The visitor is enveloped by a curved red clay wall, A solid wood counter seamlessly integrates consultation with curated exhibition, while timber louvered doors provide a semi-permeable boundary that extends the visual horizon into the private quarters.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in January 2024 in Taichung, Taiwan, and reached completion in December 2024.
Operation Flow: Beneath the circular skylight at the upper-left entrance, a stone sculpture is strategically positioned to bridge the gap between the neighborhood and the visitors, fostering an immediate and tactile connection with the artwork.
Patents: ® 2026 by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Image Credits: Image #1~5 :Photographer, Hey!Cheese
COPYRIGHT:® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd
Video Credits: ® by MU.YU.Interior Design Co,Ltd