Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計 by Chun-Chiao Wu

Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計 by Chun-Chiao Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.

鐵室內· 2026

Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計

by Chun-Chiao Wu

Client: CHIUN JU interior design

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 室內 Category

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The Design

About Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計

Breath of Renewal（煥新之息）係一個住宅室內設計項目，為一間樓齡三十年、面積281平方米、樓高四層嘅住宅進行改造。設計將原有格局打通，改善日光採光同對流通風，並以清晰嘅動線連接客廳、飯廳同私人房間。地庫設有76平方米嘅健身室，配備鏡面、隱藏式儲物櫃同摺疊掛鈎。特別訂製嘅彎曲鋼材燈具配合線性LED燈條，形成連貫嘅光線線條。重建嘅浴室採用全面防水處理同防滑瓷磚。低排放飾面物料同認證夾板，支持低碳翻新理念。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Breath of Renewal 住宅室內設計因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project renews a thirty year old residence of eighty five ping into a home that supports wellness and daily living. The design opens the layout to bring in natural light and improve airflow while smooth circulation connects living, dining, and fitness areas. Custom lighting and updated bathrooms enhance comfort and efficiency. Materials are selected for durability and low emissions. The result is a calm interior with a clear spatial rhythm that blends health, sustainability, and emotional resonance.
Dimensions & Packaging: The residence has a total area of 281 square meters across four levels, including a basement gym of 76 square meters. Typical floor height is 3200 millimeters, with corridors at 1100 millimeters and doors at 900 millimeters. Lighting uses recessed linear fixtures at 24 volts and 12 watts per meter with a warm tone and high color rendering. Ventilation uses a heat recovery unit providing 360 cubic meters per hour. Finishes include low emission paint, eco panels, slip resistant tiles, glass mirrors, and rounded stone edges.
Tags: interior regeneration, low carbon retrofit, residential wellness gym, cross ventilation, open plan, sustainable materials, daylight design, human centered living, adaptive reuse, healthy lifestyle
Production Technology: The interior renewal used demountable steel framing and modular gypsum partitions to reorganize spatial flow. Ventilation was enhanced with an energy recovery ventilator supporting cross ventilation, and daylighting was verified through basic simulation. Custom bent steel luminaires with integrated LED linear profiles were recessed to form continuous light lines. Bathrooms were rebuilt with full waterproofing, linear drains, and slip resistant tiles. Built in elements used plywood from certified sources, low emission finishes, and screw fix details to allow future disassembly and reuse.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to transform a dim and poorly ventilated house into a home that combines healthy living with exercise. Limited openings restricted airflow and daylight, while the brief required comfort and safety. Airflow and daylight simulations were used to reshape the plan, align cross ventilation, and install concealed glare free lighting with a high color rendering index. Reused and recyclable materials together with low emission finishes and modular details established a repeatable low carbon design approach.
Research: This human centered interior regeneration project transformed a dark and poorly ventilated house into a healthy home with integrated gym functions. Airflow and daylight simulations were used together with monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration, fine particle levels, and light intensity. The design improved cross ventilation, indoor air quality, and natural daylight distribution. Lighting with a high color rendering index combined with recycled and low emission materials enhanced comfort and safety. The outcome demonstrates a replicable model for sustainable low carbon residential retrofit.
Inspiration: Inspired by the idea of breath, the design follows how light and air move through daily life. Openings are aligned for cross ventilation, and circulation is kept clear and quiet. Curved ceilings and gentle linear lighting evoke the rhythm of inhale and exhale. A calm palette and sustainable materials create a serene interior that supports wellness, focus, and unhurried living.
Project Duration: The project commenced in July 2024 and was completed in June 2025, with the final handover taking place on July 15 2025. The site is located in Linkou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Residents move through an open plan that connects living, dining, and private rooms in a continuous loop. A gentle ceiling line guides orientation and defines zones. In the gym, mirrors widen sight lines and hidden cabinets keep floors clear. Panels open for equipment access and close flush. Foldaway hooks support yoga and stretching. Fresh air runs continuously while soft colors and rounded edges promote calm, safety, and unhurried routines.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Chun-Ju Wu (Chiun Ju Interior Design Co., Ltd.), 2025.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Chun Chiao Wu
Executive Designer: Dun Kai Cheng
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Lin Fu-Ming (Professional Architectural Photographer), Designer Chun-Ju Wu (Interior Designer), Assistant Dun-Kai Cheng (Design Assistant), "Healthy Living Renovation and Gym Integration", 2025.

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