Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei by Maria Park

Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei by Maria Park is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei

by Maria Park

Client: Maria Park Interior Design

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei

Ko Ethereal Form he whakapaipai o roto mō tētahi whare haumanu pokanga whakarākei kei roto i te Pourewa Karaka i Beverly Hills. Ko te wāhi e 2,000 pūtahi tapawhā te rahi, e tautuhia ana e ngā mata microcement kua whakairotia, ngā rau pereki me ngā mahi rākau kua peitatia ki te parāhe. Mā ngā ārai kōpiko ngā tūroro e ārahi mai i te wāhi manaaki ki ngā rūma matapaki. Kua whakaurua he rama paparanga ki roto i ngā taipitopito hoahoanga hei whakaatu i te kakano me te āhua. Ka tautoko ngā kāpata takotoranga motuhake, ngā pūnaha paipa wai me ngā pūnaha hiko i te whakamahinga haumanu o ia rā. Ko te whāinga o te whakapaipai o roto ko te whakaheke i te māharahara i roto i te taiao hauora mā te rama ngāwari me ngā rauemi mahana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Ethereal Form Te Whakapaipai o Roto o te Whare Haumanu Pokanga Whakarākei i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Located within the Clock Tower in Beverly Hills, this Aesthetic Surgery Clinic redefines healthcare as an experience of calm prestige. Sculpted micro cement forms, plaster fins, and layered lighting create a sanctuary of refinement. Balancing strength and softness, the design elevates wellness through serenity, material harmony, and emotional care.
Dimensions & Packaging: With a 2,000-sq ft floor area, the project scope includes non-structural interior partitions with 100 mm stud walls and gypsum board, integrated lighting, plumbing, and electrical systems. Custom 600 mm D × 900 mm H base cabinetry complements high end finishes. The layout adheres to ISO standards for circulation, accessibility, and ergonomic patient-care flow.
Tags: plastic surgery clinic, aesthetic wellness design, Beverly Hills interior design, microcement finishes, sculptural reception desk, plaster fins wall, luxury medical office, serene architecture, wellness environment
Production Technology: The design was realized through precise coordination between digital modeling and handcrafted finishes. Smooth microcement surfaces, plaster fins, and bronze-painted millwork were custom fabricated to achieve seamless continuity. Layered lighting was integrated within architectural details, merging technical precision with artisanal craft to shape a serene, sculptural interior.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was redefining a surgical clinic into a space of serenity while meeting strict medical codes. Balancing sterile functionality with emotional warmth required material innovation and precise detailing. Limited space and technical constraints on lighting integration demanded creative coordination between design intent, fabrication methods, and healthcare regulations.
Research: This qualitative design research aimed to humanize clinical spaces through sensory calm. Using site observation, client interviews, and spatial behavior studies, the team analyzed stress triggers in medical environments. Digital modeling and lighting simulations informed design decisions. Results showed that material warmth, curved forms, and soft lighting improved comfort, trust, and emotional wellbeing in patient experience.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the sculptural purity of calm spaces and the emotional need for serenity in medical environments. Drawing from wellness design and hospitality research, it seeks to dissolve clinical anxiety through texture, light, and form. Each curve, finish, and glow embodies balance, privacy, and the artistry of transformation.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in February 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, beginning with conceptual development and client coordination. Design and detailing progressed through March 2025, followed by construction and final finishing. The project reached completion in April 2025, delivering a refined and serene healthcare interior.
Operation Flow: Patients enter through a softly lit reception where curved forms and warm textures ease tension. The flow moves intuitively from waiting to consultation, guided by light and material transitions. Each space is designed to calm, ensuring privacy and comfort. The environment itself becomes part of the healing process, shaping trust and serenity.
Team Members: Maria Park - Founder and Principal Designer
Image Credits: Photography by Christopher Nolasco Courtesy to Maria Park Interior Design