Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik by Pao Chieh Chou

Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik by Pao Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Enteryè Competition Category.

BwonzEnteryè· 2026

Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik

by Pao Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior Decoration Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Enteryè Category

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The Design

About Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik

Zhanyan se yon konsepsyon enteryè klinik ki te fini ann Taywann an fevriye 2025. Espas 496 mèt kare a okipe yon bilding ansyen ki gen yon wotè plafon sèlman 226 santimèt ak diferans nivo planche ki rive jiska 20 santimèt. Panno plafon an bwa koube, ensèsyon miwa, ak kolòn ki gen fòm sabliye redui presyon vizyèl la epi elaji espas la jan moun wè li. Amenajman an bay 12 sal tretman, 6 zòn konsiltasyon, yon zòn resepsyon ak yon kontwa an wòch eskilte, ak yon salon VIP. Penti mineral, panno plake titàn, ak plakaj bwa fòme yon palèt koulè cho ki sanble ak po moun ak gri.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Zhanyan Konsepsyon Enteryè Klinik satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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.