Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice by Pao Chieh Chou

Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice by Pao Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Interiúir Competition Category.

Cré-umhaInteriúr· 2026

Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice

by Pao Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Interiúr Category

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The Design

About Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice

Is dearadh intí clinice é Zhanyan a cuireadh i gcrích sa Téaváin i mí Feabhra 2025. Tá an spás 496 méadar cearnach lonnaithe i bhfoirgneamh atá ag dul in aois, le hairde síleála nach bhfuil ach 226 ceintiméadar agus difríochtaí i leibhéal an urláir suas le 20 ceintiméadar. Laghdaíonn painéil síleála adhmaid chuartha, ionsánna scátháin, agus colúin i gcruth orláiste an brú amhairc agus leathnaíonn siad an spás mar a bhraitear é. Soláthraíonn an leagan amach 12 sheomra cóireála, 6 chrios comhairliúcháin, limistéar fáiltithe le cuntar cloiche dealbhaithe, agus tolglann VIP. Cruthaíonn péint mhianrach, painéil phlátáilte le tíotáiniam, agus veinír adhmaid pailéad te de dhathanna craicinn agus liath.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Zhanyan Dearadh Intí Clinice riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The design centers on five-sense integration, aligning body and spirit in harmony. A sculpted stone reception counter blends rough and refined textures, symbolizing transformation. The low 226 cm ceiling of the original sloped-roof structure is reimagined with curved wood panels and floral-inspired forms, evoking a sense of blooming. Custom sconces, mirror inserts, and hourglass-shaped columns guide visitors with warmth and privacy. Skin-toned hues and floral art echo a narrative of gentle blossoming.
Dimensions & Packaging: The 496 square meter site was a structurally complex, aging building with up to 20 cm of floor height difference. The designers reconfigured the flow completely, creating 12 treatment rooms, 6 consultation zones, a reception area, and a VIP lounge. The second floor includes mirrored panels near the staircase to expand the visual field, while a floral installation overhead introduces a vertical rhythm. Upon reaching the second floor, light softens, revealing a cocoon-like waiting space that allows visitors to relax and immerse themselves in a restorative atmosphere.
Tags: Flowering, freeform curves, cave-like space, wabi-sabi, warm skin-tone, old building, eco-friendly materials
Production Technology: The entire clinic is wrapped in a warm skin-toned and gray palette, accented with mineral paint, special paint, titanium-plated panels, mirrors, and wood veneer. These materials create a dialogue between geological layers and skin textures. Select lacquered finishes add luster and rhythm, while the overall palette, more subtle than typical cream tones, evokes sun-kissed skin, cultivating a space of refined calm and tactile elegance.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was overcoming the original low ceiling height, which was only 226 cm and could easily create a sense of oppression. The uneven flooring and scattered beams threatened to fragment flow and sightlines. Most of the structural elements could not be removed. To address this, the designers introduced curved ceiling planes to redirect focus and ease visual pressure, added mirrors to extend perception, and reimagined obstructive columns into sculptural hourglass forms. In doing so, the space evolved from fragmented constraint into a cohesive aesthetic statement.
Research: Guided by the concept of Zhanyan, 'to blossom with grace', the design reflects the brand's focus on rejuvenation and rebirth. Avoiding artificial perfection, it embraces natural textures and organic forms. The floral ceiling, carved stone counter, and skin-toned grays echo transformation. Materials like titanium, mirror, wood veneer, and mineral textures create a tactile, reflective space. Light enters softly, like dawn in a cavern, allowing each surface to respond at its own pace.
Inspiration: Located in a bustling urban setting, Zhanyan Clinic reinterprets the brand name, 'Zhan' (to blossom) and 'Yan' (a beautiful flower), into a tranquil healing garden. Drawing on the symbolic connection between skin renewal and floral blooming, the designers took the concept of a cave-like sanctuary to translate natural textures and organic curves. Within the constraints of an aged building, a wabi-sabi philosophy was employed to soften imperfections and create a light-filled, immersive space that feels like stepping into a hidden garden of gentle radiance.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Visitors describe the space as gentle, comfortable, and private, with treatment rooms that feel perfectly scaled. The waiting experience shifts from anxiety to a calm transition. Clients say natural materials and wabi-sabi elements help them see a more authentic self in the mirror. For the clinic owner, the project marked a brand milestone, launching alongside the designer. The design redefined not only the space but also the emotional bond between people and beauty.
Team Members: PAO-CHIEH CHOU
Image Credits: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.