South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau by Giovani Yang 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
South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau
by Giovani Yang
Client: Jorakudesign
A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category
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About South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau
He kikowaena kūkākūkā naʻau ʻo South Breeze i hoʻonohonoho ʻia i loko o kahi lumi he 55 mika kuea. Ua hoʻonohonoho ʻia ka lumi e like me ka ululāʻau i loko o ka hale, me nā wahi hoʻokipa, kali, kūkākūkā, a me ke ala hele lawelawe like ʻole. Hōʻoluʻolu nā laina pihaʻā, nā kihi poepoe, a me nā kaupoku ʻano lapa i ka hoʻonohonoho ʻana a alakaʻi i ka neʻe ʻana, a ua kūpono ka holo ʻana i nā kūlana komo no ka noho huila. ʻO ka lāʻau maoli, ka pōhaku māpala, nā pena mālama kaiapuni, a me nā pale ulana nā mea hoʻopau. Hoʻokumu ka mālamalama palupalu a me nā waihoʻoluʻu mehana i kahi ʻano home i manaʻo ʻia e kākoʻo i ke kamaʻilio maluhia a me ka hoʻōla naʻau.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Keleawe
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau 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 South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau 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 South Breeze Kikowaena Kūkākūkā Naʻau 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
- This project reimagines a 55 square meters counseling space as a serene "indoor forest," using arc lines, soft corners, and natural materials to create safety, inclusiveness, and accessibility. Unlike conventional offices, it blends light, shadow, and flowing circulation to dissolve rigidity, offering visitors a calm, homelike setting for dialogue and emotional healing.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Interior space: 55 square meters. Functional areas include reception, waiting, counseling, and multi-use corridor zones. Circulation was designed to meet accessibility standards for wheelchair use. Ceiling, wall, and furniture profiles adopt arc geometry, with ridge-style ceilings, rounded corners, and integrated tree-hole features ensuring both functionality and inclusiveness.
- Tags
- Psychological Counseling Space, Indoor Forest Design, Accessibility, Flowing Circulation, Southern Taiwan, Wood and Marble Interior, Light and Shadow Rhythm, Eco-Friendly Materials, Inclusive Design, Emotional Healing
- Production Technology
- The interior applies precision carpentry to achieve seamless curves, custom joinery for soft corners, and paint layering for geometric compositions. Main materials include natural wood, marble, eco-friendly paints, and woven blinds. Modular lighting and reflective surfaces enhance rhythm, while all finishes are selected for recyclability and environmental responsibility.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing accessibility, privacy, and fluidity within a narrow 55 square meters footprint. Regulations for wheelchair access demanded rethinking circulation. Overcoming rigidity, the design replaced straight lines with arcs, integrated multi-functional corners, and used material contrasts for depth. The result harmonizes technical constraints with human-centered warmth and cultural symbolism.
- Research
- Qualitative research was conducted with counseling professionals and potential users. Objectives were to create an accessible, non-threatening environment that supports dialogue. Methods included site analysis, observational studies, and interviews. Results showed users felt safer with curved forms, warm tones, and natural textures. Insights shaped a design where spatial softness fosters psychological openness.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the harbor city's history of Nanmu timber export and its ever-present sea breeze. These elements translated into warm tones, gentle curves, and rhythmic light, echoing local memories. The concept seeks to extend the dialogue between past and present, indoors and outdoors, while creating a space where trust and openness can naturally grow.
- Project Duration
- The project started in February 2025 and finished in June 2025 in Taiwan, China.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors experience the space as a continuous, flowing journey. Rounded corners guide circulation smoothly, while soft lighting and natural textures reduce stress and promote openness. Flexible layouts allow for private or group interaction. Each detail from reception height to seating encourages trust, relaxation, and natural conversation without physical or psychological barriers.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
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