The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon by Arthur Li

The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon by Arthur Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2026

The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon

by Arthur Li

Client: EDGE DESIGN INC. Taipei

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon

The Cross nisqaqa huk café hinaspa cultura tinkuna wasim, Taiwán suyupi huk sótano ukhupi kachkan. Kay diseñoqa, pisilla intiq k'anchayniyoq tutayaq kitita, 1200 metro cuadrado hatun kawsayniyoq huñunakuy wasiman tikran. Llimp'i-llimp'i LED media perqakunaqa ukhu uyakunapi mast'arikuspa, interactivo qhaway experienciakunata yanapanku. Bar mesaqa vidrio ladrillokunamanta ruwasqa, programana LED k'anchaywan. Acero inoxidable hinaspa espejo p'istusqakunaqa vigakunapa hinaspa columnakunapa qhawana llasayninta pisiyachinku. Kicharisqa plano churakuyqa hinaspa tikrakuq t'aqasqa kitikunaqa exhibicionkunata, kawsaq musicata hinaspa ayllu huñunakuykunata chaskinku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. The Cross Café Ukhu Wasip Diseñon mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project is a hybrid cultural venue that blends cafe operations with multimedia, cultural, and artistic elements. It stands out with its integration of interactive led media walls, exposed ceiling finishes, and a bar counter made of glass bricks with programmable LED lighting. The space encourages community engagement and serves as a dynamic gathering point for exhibitions, live music, and AI-related content.
Dimensions & Packaging: The space covers an area of 1200 square meters. The design incorporates a range of materials, including tiles, marble, aluminum grilles, stainless steel, artificial stone, stained oak veneer, mirrors, and glass bricks. The full-color Led media walls span across the interior surfaces, with ceiling finishes combining exposed sprayed finishes and diamond-shaped colored light strips.
Tags: Cafe, Multimedia, LED Media Walls, Cultural Venue, Hybrid Space, Interactive Design, Glass Bricks, Sustainable Design, Modern Aesthetic, Community Engagement
Production Technology: The design utilized advanced materials such as led media walls and glass bricks for the bar counter. The led walls were employed to create a dynamic multimedia environment, while glass bricks were chosen for their versatility in the bar counter. Stainless steel cladding was used to reduce the visual heaviness of structural beams and columns. These materials were selected for their aesthetic value and their ability to meet the project's technological and structural demands.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was the transformation of a dim, underutilized basement space into a vibrant, multi-functional cultural hub. The design had to address the lack of natural light while preserving the building's structural integrity. External factors, such as existing piping systems and large structural beams, required innovative design solutions, like using stainless steel and mirrored cladding to enhance spatial perception.
Research: This project focused on transforming a dim basement into a vibrant cultural venue using multimedia elements like LED walls. The research aimed to enhance the space's visual impact and community engagement. Design trials and expert consultations were conducted, leading to a successful integration of technology, which revitalized the space and fostered a dynamic cultural atmosphere.
Inspiration: The inspiration stemmed from the challenge of transforming a basement with limited natural light into a lively cultural space. The concept focused on creating an immersive environment through interactive led media walls and dynamic lighting, effectively bringing the space to life with technology and vibrant visual energy.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2024 and finished in August 2025 in Taiwan, China.
Operation Flow: The space is designed for flexible zoning and multi-functional use. The LED media walls allow for interactive visual experiences, while the open-plan layout facilitates a seamless flow between various activities. The bar counter, with its programmable LED lighting, serves as a focal point, creating a dynamic space for social interaction, exhibitions, and performances.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Commercial Space, The Cross, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Commercial Space, The Cross, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Commercial Space, The Cross, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Commercial Space, The Cross, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Commercial Space, The Cross, 2025.