Unfinished Journey Okuhlala ngu-Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Umdwebo Unfinished Journey Okuhlala ngu-Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi.

InsimbiIngaphakathi· 2025

Unfinished Journey Okuhlala

ngu Vivian Chiu and Ke Ye Wu

Iklayenti: Pure Interior Design Limited Company

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ingaphakathi

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Lo msebenzi wokwakha uvusa kabusha indlu eneminyaka engamashumi amahlanu ngokuqinisa kwesakhiwo nokusebenzisa kabusha okuvumelanayo. Izitina ezibomvu zoqobo nokhonkolo oluvezile kuqhubekwa nokuvikelwa futhi kwenziwe ngcono ngohlelo lwensimbi olwenziwe ngokukhethekile oluthuthukisa ukuqina nokugeleza kwendawo. Izinto eziphefumulelayo zisinakekelela izinselele zesimo sezulu kuyilapho izinto ezinyakazelayo ziletha ukuguquguquka. Ukwakhiwa kulinganisa inkumbulo nomsebenzi, kuguqula indlu ibe yindawo yokuhlala engenasiphetho sesikhathi ekhula nabaninayo.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Unfinished Journey Okuhlala 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. Unfinished Journey Okuhlala 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. Unfinished Journey Okuhlala iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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Ama-credit, amalungu eqembu nemininingwane yobuchwepheshe ehlinzekwe ngumklami.

Izici Ezihlukile: This design redefines regeneration by integrating structural reinforcement as an aesthetic language. The exposed steel system strengthens the old framework while becoming a visual anchor. Flexible layouts, adaptive furniture, and breathable material treatments create a living space that evolves with time, balancing durability function and understated industrial beauty rarely seen in typical residential projects.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: This project is a renovation of a house over 60 years old. The building consists of two floors and a basement, with each floor measuring 105 square meters. The first floor is designed as an open plan living and dining area, along with a kitchen and a bathroom. The second floor includes a bedroom, a bathroom, and a shared living and working zone.
Amathegi: Adaptive Reuse, Structural Reinforcement, Industrial Aesthetics, Sustainable Renovation, Memory Architecture, Flexible Living Space, Material Authenticity
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: The design was realized through a subtractive approach prioritizing preservation and structural enhancement. Original red bricks were treated with breathable coatings to retain texture while reducing dust. Exposed steel elements were custom fabricated for reinforcement and visual continuity. Lightweight steel frames reduced load on aging structures while allowing spatial openness. The process combined material honesty adaptive reuse and detailed onsite craftsmanship.
Inselele Yokudweba: The hardest part was preserving the emotional value while ensuring structural safety. Every decision required sensitivity as the house carried decades of family memories. Severe deterioration from humidity posed risks demanding precise reinforcement. The lack of original construction records and adapting modern techniques to unstable foundations pushed the team to constant onsite testing and creative problem-solving.
Ucwaningo: The research focused on material behavior and structural adaptation in aging buildings. The aim was to investigate how original elements could be kept while improving durability. Site surveys, structural assessments and material tests conducted, collaborating with engineers, builders and local craftsmen provided data. Results showed that exposed steel systems and breathable coatings balance aesthetics and function offering a replicable model for sustainable renovation.
Ugqozi: The inspiration came from the house itself, a place that quietly carried over fifty years of family memories. The design was driven by the desire to preserve its unique character and let the traces of time become part of routine, allowing every brick and exposed surface to speak of time and life. By embracing the beauty of raw materials, the project transforms the space into a living story where past and present flow seamlessly together.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: This project is located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Design began in December 2023 and was completed in December 2024.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: Sunlight filters through large openings casting shadows across textured brick walls, while the subtle scent of aged materials lingers in the air. The open layout invites seamless movement between living and working spaces where footsteps echo gently against the concrete floor. Sliding barn doors open with a soft scrape, revealing hidden corners while steel and wood surfaces offer a tactile connection to the past, grounding every moment in quiet familiarity.
Amapathenti: Pure Interior Design Limited Company
Amalungu Eqembu: Designer: Vivian Chiu
Designer: Ke Ye Wu
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