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Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian by Pao-Chieh Chou

Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian by Pao-Chieh Chou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Ruang Dalaman dan Pameran Competition Category.


GangsaDalaman· 2026

Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian

by Pao-Chieh Chou

Client: Yuanpei interior DecorationCo., Ltd.

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Dalaman Category

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The Design

About Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian

Pinxi ialah reka bentuk dalaman klinik pergigian di Taiwan, meliputi 152 meter persegi dalam susun atur berbentuk L. Reka bentuk ini mentafsir semula estetika Cina dengan gaya moden. Dinding ruang menunggu menggunakan batu semula jadi dengan garisan menyerupai riak air. Pencahayaan yang diilhamkan daripada tanglung melembutkan ruang tempat duduk. Siling dan kabinet menggunakan kekisi dan tekstur anyaman. Bilik X-ray diletakkan dalam zon penyambut tetamu, dibingkai dengan perincian batu berukir, dengan lampu amaran dan papan tanda dipasang pada plat pintu yang direka khas. Bahan yang digunakan termasuk venir kayu, jubin, anyaman rotan dan tali anyaman tangan. Ton dakwat-gangsa mewujudkan suasana yang tenang.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Pinxi Reka Bentuk Dalaman Klinik Pergigian memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The waiting area's main wall features natural stone with ripple-like linear patterns, symbolizing healing as a return to simplicity. Lantern-inspired lighting softens the seating area, creating calm, nuanced moments. Ceiling and cabinetry follow the 'round heaven, square earth' principle, using latticework and woven textures for a modern take on tradition. Unusually, the X-ray room is showcased, not hidden, highlighted by carved stone forms. A rope-textured treatment wall extends the brand's refined, structural elegance.
Dimensions & Packaging
Due to regulatory constraints, the X-ray room required a fixed construction method and could not include any transparent material or design. It also needed integrated control panels and warning systems. The designers boldly integrated this room into the reception zone, incorporating warning lights and signage into a custom doorplate design, retaining full functionality while elevating aesthetics. Carved wall details frame the X-ray room, turning a typically hidden feature into an open, balanced spatial moment.
Tags
Contemporary Chinese design, warm tone, woven textures, eco-friendly materials, natural stone, L-shaped layout
Production Technology
The color palette falls between coffee and gray tones, creating a rich ink-bronze hue that echoes Chinese design sensibilities. The walls are finished with mineral coatings, resembling stone aged by time, subtle yet textured, harmonizing with coffee and taupe tones to achieve a warm balance between cool and warm. Major surface materials include wood veneer, tile, cane weave, and decorative iron window patterns, while accents feature handwoven scout rope walls that evoke the layered brushwork of ink paintings, offering a tactile, artisanal touch.
Design Challenge
A major challenge was integrating plumbing and circulation due to elevation differences and one-sided water access. This was resolved through floor adjustments and restructured routing. The deeper difficulty, however, lay in translating Chinese design into a modern context without nostalgia or theatrics. As a niche aesthetic in Taiwan, Chinese style risks feeling dated. The team aimed for a restrained, timeless approach, using materials and mood over motifs, achieving what they call 'a contemporary revival of classical elegance.'
Research
This 152 square meter L-shaped clinic reimagines traditional Chinese aesthetics for modern dental care. Blending cultural richness with emotional calm, the design centers on 'refined simplicity, transformation through precision.' Materials like stone, wood, rope, and cane reinterpret Eastern style in a fresh, understated way. A 25 cm elevation shift and one-sided plumbing were resolved to create fluid zones. Ink-bronze tones evoke tranquility, offering a new vision of Chinese interiors with depth and trust.
Inspiration
Inspired by contemporary Chinese aesthetics, this dental clinic reinterprets Eastern imagery through a modern lens. Reflecting the client's passion for Oriental culture and healing beauty, the design centers on the brand's ethos: 'refined simplicity, transformation through precision.' Materials like stone, wood, rope, and latticework create a calm yet distinctly modern Chinese identity. From entry onward, the clinic transcends traditional dental settings, offering a serene, immersive experience.
Project Duration
The project finished in October 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow
The project received widespread acclaim for its calming use of natural materials, symbolic depth, and minimalist design. Visitors appreciated the interplay of stone and water imagery in the waiting area and the subtle repetition of the number 'three,' which added cultural meaning. Classical Eastern elements were distilled into a quiet, modern language, creating a space that felt both refined and emotionally warm. The result was a highly functional clinic with strong user resonance and client satisfaction.
Team Members
PAO-CHIEH CHOU
Image Credits
Yuanpei interior DecorationCo., Ltd.

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