South Breeze Centru de Consiliere by Giovani Yang

South Breeze Centru de Consiliere by Giovani Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronz in Design Interior Competition Category.

BronzInterior· 2026

South Breeze Centru de Consiliere

by Giovani Yang

Client: Jorakudesign

A' Design Award de Bronz Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About South Breeze Centru de Consiliere

South Breeze este un centru de consiliere amenajat într-un interior de 55 de metri pătrați. Spațiul este organizat ca o pădure interioară, cu zone de recepție, așteptare, consiliere și un coridor multifuncțional. Liniile arcuite, colțurile rotunjite și tavanele în stil de creastă îmblânzesc configurația și ghidează mișcarea, în timp ce circulația respectă standardele de accesibilitate pentru utilizatorii de scaune cu rotile. Lemnul natural, marmura, vopselele ecologice și jaluzelele țesute alcătuiesc finisajele. Iluminatul difuz și tonurile calde creează o atmosferă familială, menită să susțină dialogul calm și vindecarea emoțională.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronz

South Breeze Centru de Consiliere a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca South Breeze Centru de Consiliere să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. South Breeze Centru de Consiliere satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project reimagines a 55 square meters counseling space as a serene "indoor forest," using arc lines, soft corners, and natural materials to create safety, inclusiveness, and accessibility. Unlike conventional offices, it blends light, shadow, and flowing circulation to dissolve rigidity, offering visitors a calm, homelike setting for dialogue and emotional healing.
Dimensions & Packaging: Interior space: 55 square meters. Functional areas include reception, waiting, counseling, and multi-use corridor zones. Circulation was designed to meet accessibility standards for wheelchair use. Ceiling, wall, and furniture profiles adopt arc geometry, with ridge-style ceilings, rounded corners, and integrated tree-hole features ensuring both functionality and inclusiveness.
Tags: Psychological Counseling Space, Indoor Forest Design, Accessibility, Flowing Circulation, Southern Taiwan, Wood and Marble Interior, Light and Shadow Rhythm, Eco-Friendly Materials, Inclusive Design, Emotional Healing
Production Technology: The interior applies precision carpentry to achieve seamless curves, custom joinery for soft corners, and paint layering for geometric compositions. Main materials include natural wood, marble, eco-friendly paints, and woven blinds. Modular lighting and reflective surfaces enhance rhythm, while all finishes are selected for recyclability and environmental responsibility.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing accessibility, privacy, and fluidity within a narrow 55 square meters footprint. Regulations for wheelchair access demanded rethinking circulation. Overcoming rigidity, the design replaced straight lines with arcs, integrated multi-functional corners, and used material contrasts for depth. The result harmonizes technical constraints with human-centered warmth and cultural symbolism.
Research: Qualitative research was conducted with counseling professionals and potential users. Objectives were to create an accessible, non-threatening environment that supports dialogue. Methods included site analysis, observational studies, and interviews. Results showed users felt safer with curved forms, warm tones, and natural textures. Insights shaped a design where spatial softness fosters psychological openness.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from the harbor city's history of Nanmu timber export and its ever-present sea breeze. These elements translated into warm tones, gentle curves, and rhythmic light, echoing local memories. The concept seeks to extend the dialogue between past and present, indoors and outdoors, while creating a space where trust and openness can naturally grow.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2025 and finished in June 2025 in Taiwan, China.
Operation Flow: Visitors experience the space as a continuous, flowing journey. Rounded corners guide circulation smoothly, while soft lighting and natural textures reduce stress and promote openness. Flexible layouts allow for private or group interaction. Each detail from reception height to seating encourages trust, relaxation, and natural conversation without physical or psychological barriers.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer VV decor and 612 opinion, South Breeze, 2025.