Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa by Zhu Shi Design Studio

Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa by Zhu Shi Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaBarrualdea· 2026

Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa

by Zhu Shi Design Studio

Client: Zhu Shi Design Studio

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa

Ace Play Sport badminton ekipamendurako txikizkako espazio bat da, Taiwango 50 urteko denda-etxe batean kokatua. 70 metro koadroko barrualdeak oinplano estua du, eta eguzki-argia alde bakarretik jasotzen du. Sabai angeludun bat arkupean hasten da eta bisitariak barrurantz gidatzen ditu. Erakusketa-uharte arku-formako huts batek erdiko eremua finkatzen du. Urki-kontratxapatu akaberarik gabeak berotasuna eta emisio baxuak dakartza, eta pintura metaliko mateak eta baldosa leunduek abiadura iradokitzen dute. Argia barreiatzen duen mintz-sabai batek distira uniformea zabaltzen du. Diseinuak badmintonaren ondarea txikizkako merkataritza garaikidearekin lotzen du.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Ace Play Sport Txikizkako Denda Espazioa zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The design extends beyond the interior, beginning at the arcade where a sharply angled ceiling guides the eye inward like a shuttlecock slicing through air. The brand logo, placed subtly along the angled plane, lets badminton's imagery define identity. Inside, silver-toned metal and sweeping curves evoke speed, shaping an immersive retail experience. A hollow arched display island, inspired by shuttlecock rhythm, anchors the space. Flanking walls contrast past and future: a warm wooden pegboard versus sleek silver finishes, uniting tradition with modernity.
Dimensions & Packaging: The 70m2 shophouse features a narrow layout with daylight from only one side. To align with the theme of motion, the designer restructured the plan to guide a sense of speed from the arcade inward. The windowless central zone became the main display and interaction area, drawing visitors deeper inside. A light membrane ceiling expands vertical space, brightening the axis and easing the enclosure. At the far end, a soft staircase turn veiled with sheer curtains gently shapes sightlines and flow, echoing badminton's balance of speed and rhythm.
Tags: Street house, badminton, beveled ceilings, wood tone, silver tone, speed, eco-friendly building materials, sports.
Production Technology: The space is defined by the contrast of warm wood and cool silver. Natural birch plywood, left unfinished to reveal its grain, brings warmth while minimizing VOCs. Silver tones appear in matte metallic paint and polished tiles, shaping light flow with a modern edge. The palette blends cool whites and natural wood, balanced by daylight and a light-diffusing membrane ceiling that casts an even glow. Under this soft illumination, the environment feels calm and refined, where human warmth and technological precision meet in quiet dialogue.
Design Challenge: The project's main challenge was to stand out among a row of uniform old shophouses. Instead of bold signage or lightboxes, the designer chose a restrained approach, creating identity through an angled ceiling, shuttlecock-inspired display island, and triangular markers. These elements form a distinct yet subtle language, resisting retail cliches. Passersby are drawn by interior brightness and thoughtful contrasts, not spectacle. The space asserts quiet confidence, breathing new rhythm and purpose into the 50-year-old structure.
Research: Housed in a 50-year-old shophouse, the project fuses badminton culture with contemporary design to create an immersive retail experience. Dynamic spatial elements, refined materials, and atmospheric lighting reimagine the sports store as a stage for cultural storytelling. At Ace Play Sport, woodgrain with growth rings conveys heritage and warmth, while matte metallic finishes express speed and innovation. Their harmony embodies badminton's dual nature, tradition, and evolution, shaping a retail space with both cultural depth and forward vision.
Inspiration: The project showcases and sells badminton equipment yet avoids the typical showroom aesthetic, instead embracing a human-centered, cultural approach. With origins in the 18th century, badminton carries both history and graceful rhythm. The design honors this heritage by reinterpreting materials and space through time and speed. Set in a 50-year-old shophouse, wood evokes tradition while silver suggests speed and technology. Their dialogue creates a refined stage that transcends commerce, narrating the cultural and aesthetic spirit of badminton.
Project Duration: The project finished in December 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Since opening, AcePlay Sport has reshaped the community's view of sports retail. Even those outside its target demographic are drawn in, first pausing at the bench under the arcade, then entering, intrigued by the inviting atmosphere. The design aligns closely with the brand's identity, boosting both traffic and return rates. Instead of a hard sell, products are presented with subtle rhythm, blending heritage and innovation. This approach attracts diverse visitors and transforms shopping into an immersive, memorable experience.
Team Members: Hung-Ting Chen
Image Credits: Zhu Shi Design Studio