Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau by Pao Chieh Chou

Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau by Pao Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2026

Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau

by Pao Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau

ʻO Zhanyan kekahi hoʻolālā loko no ke keʻena lapaʻau i hoʻopau ʻia ma Taiwan i Pepeluali 2025. Aia kēia wahi he 496 mika ʻāpana i loko o kahi hale kahiko me ke kiʻekiʻe o ke kaupoku he 226 kenimika wale nō a me nā ʻokoʻa o ka pae papahele a hiki i 20 kenimika. ʻO nā papa kaupoku lāʻau piʻo, nā ʻāpana aniani kū, a me nā kia i ke ʻano o ka ipu one e hōʻemi i ke kaomi ʻike maka a e hoʻākea i ka manaʻo o ka laulā o ka wahi. Hāʻawi ka hoʻonohonoho i 12 lumi lapaʻau, 6 wahi kūkākūkā, kahi wahi hoʻokipa me kahi pākaukau pōhaku i kālai ʻia, a me kahi lumi hoʻomaha VIP. Hoʻokumu ka pena minerala, nā papa i uhi ʻia i ka titanium, a me ka uhi lāʻau i kahi hōʻiliʻili waihoʻoluʻu mehana like me ka ʻili a me ka hinahina.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Zhanyan Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ke Keʻena Lapaʻau i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

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.