Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike by Bean Buro

Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike by Bean Buro 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

Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike

by Bean Buro

Client: Bean Buro

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike

He hale hōʻikeʻike a hale kūʻai ʻo Bwl Taipei he 5,230 kapuaʻi kūea ka nui, aia ma ka papahele hoʻokahi o kahi hale kiʻekiʻe kālepa ma waenakonu o Taipei. Hahai ka loko i kahi hoʻonohonoho pōʻai e alakaʻi ana i nā malihini mai kahi puka komo mālie a i nā lumi kūkākūkā a me kahi wahi hanana. Kōkua kahi paia nui waenakonu a me kahi pukaaniani lani pōʻai i ka hoʻokele a kākoʻo i ka hele kūlohelohe ʻana. Hoʻokumu nā kamanā pihaʻā, ka lāʻau māmā, nā metala keleawe, ka lau kanu, a me ka mālamalama pono i kahi wahi maluhia. Loaʻa nā lako mai ka ʻāina kūloko a hoʻopau ʻia me nā pena hoʻokuʻu haʻahaʻa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike 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 Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike 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 Bwl Taipei Ka Hoʻolālā Loko o ka Hale Hōʻikeʻike 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: BWL Taipei redefines the customer centre as an immersive wellness environment anchored by a circular spatial concept embodying unity and connection. Advanced joinery detailing, biophilic integration, and refined material curation merge technical precision with serene aesthetics, creating a holistic and emotionally resonant brand experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: A sales gallery and showroom of 5,230 square feet across a single floor plate in a commercial building.
Tags: Commercial Design, Commercial Space, Showroom, Taipei, Taiwan, Sales Gallery, Customer Centre
Production Technology: The project employed iterative prototyping, BIM coordination, and close collaboration with local craftsmen to achieve the precision of curved joinery. Materials were locally sourced and finished with low-VOC coatings. Light timber, bronze metals, and eco-efficient lighting combined to balance warmth, durability, and sustainability within a refined architectural language.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was achieving geometric precision within the circular architecture while ensuring seamless integration of lighting and environmental systems. Balancing sustainability and craftsmanship required iterative coordination with local makers and engineers. The team overcame technical, spatial, and sensory complexities to deliver an elegant yet operationally efficient environment.
Research: Applied design research focused on spatial psychology and user experience within wellness environments. Using journey mapping, stakeholder interviews, and prototype modelling, the team gathered data on customer behaviour and sensory comfort. Findings informed lighting, acoustics, and circulation strategies that enhanced emotional connection, strengthening brand trust and spatial well-being.
Inspiration: Inspired by the symbolism of the circle in Taiwanese culture, the design explores ideas of belonging, renewal, and harmony. The project translates these concepts into spatial form, merging cultural heritage with contemporary well-being. Research into traditional architecture and human-centred spatial flow informed the design of a modern sanctuary for connection and discovery.
Project Duration: The project commenced in March 2024 and was completed in September 2024. The centre is situated within a commercial tower in central Taipei, serving as a regional centre for customer engagement and wellness experiences.
Operation Flow: Visitors are guided through a circular journey, moving from a reflective entry experience to consultation rooms and an event space. The central feature wall and circular skylight anchor orientation while encouraging natural circulation. Interactive digital displays, adaptable partitions, and comfortable seating enhance the dynamic engagement between customers and brand.
Team Members: Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui
Lorène Faure
Geng Tian
Phoebe Yeung
Michael Wong
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #2: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #3: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #4: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.