Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito by Bean Buro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Mkati mwa Nyumba ndi Mawonekedwe Competition Category.
BronzeMkati· 2026
Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito
by Bean Buro
Client: Bean Buro
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Mkati Category
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The Design
About Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito
Bwl Taichung ndi malo owonetsera katundu komanso malo ogwirira ntchito omwe ali pa zipinda ziwiri za nyumba yamalonda ku Taichung. Mkati mwake muli malo okwana masikweya futi 11,300 ndipo mumaphatikiza malo ogulitsira zinthu zothandiza thanzi labwino ndi malo amakono ogwirira ntchito. Zomangamanga zamatabwa okhala ndi mizere, mawonekedwe achisema komanso zinthu zachilengedwe zimatengera mapangidwe a akachisi a ku Taiwan. Mzere wamkuwa wokhotakhota pansi komanso mzere wa magetsi wosalekeza padenga zimatsogolera alendo kuchokera ku malo ogulitsira kupita ku malo a upangiri ndi ochitira zochitika. Zipangizo zomangira zimaphatikizapo matabwa ovomerezeka ndi FSC, utoto wokhala ndi VOC yochepa komanso zinthu zomwe zingagwiritsidwenso ntchito.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Bwl Taichung Malo Owonetsera Katundu, Malo Ogwirira Ntchito amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- BWL Taichung is a dual-purpose environment combining a wellness-focused retail hub and a contemporary workplace. Its spatial narrative integrates fluted joinery, sculptural forms, and biophilic features inspired by Taiwanese architecture. Sustainability, refined craftsmanship, and spatial flow define its uniqueness as a holistic experience that unites community, culture, and design excellence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- A sales gallery and workplace of 11,300 square foot across two floors in a commercial building in Taichung.
- Tags
- Commercial Design, Commercial Space, Showroom, Sales Gallery, Workplace, Taichung, Sales Gallery, Customer Centre
- Production Technology
- Realised through collaborative craftsmanship, the project uses bespoke fluted joinery, modular partitions, and precision metal detailing. Materials were selected for sustainability, including FSC-certified timber, low-VOC finishes, and recyclable components. Artificial skylights and efficient ventilation systems enhance environmental comfort and aesthetic harmony.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was achieving global brand consistency while expressing authentic Taiwanese identity. Balancing symbolic architectural references with modern accessibility required deep cultural and material research. Constraints in ceiling height and sustainability standards further demanded innovative structural and lighting solutions to preserve openness and energy efficiency.
- Research
- Research was behavioural and spatial, analysing user interaction, dwell patterns, and ergonomics. Methods included observational studies, staff interviews, and on-site prototyping. Data revealed needs for flexibility and calmness in customer movement. Insights informed the spatial sequence, material tactility, and environmental design, enhancing wellness-driven brand experiences.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from Taiwanese temple rhythms, where vertical and rounded forms evoke both structure and serenity. The project reinterprets these architectural cues through contemporary materials and lighting. The aim was to craft an environment reflecting balance between nature and technology, tradition and modernity, public energy and private calm.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in May 2023 and was completed in May 2024. It occupies two floors within a commercial building in Taichung and serves as a regional hub for wellness engagement and corporate collaboration.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors are guided through an intuitive spatial journey defined by a meandering brass floor inlay and continuous ceiling light line. Spaces transition seamlessly from retail discovery to consultation and event areas, fostering connection and well-being. The design encourages exploration, promoting natural movement and comfort across the customer and workplace levels.
- Team Members
- Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui
Lorène Faure
Geng Tian
Joanne Lee
Phoebe Yeung
Zoe Yang - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taichung, 2025.
Optional Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taichung, 2025.
Optional Image #2: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taichung, 2025.
Optional Image #3: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taichung, 2025.
Optional Image #4: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taichung, 2025.
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