South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama by Giovani Yang

South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama by Giovani Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2026

South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama

by Giovani Yang

Client: Jorakudesign

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama

South Breeze ni ikigo cy'ubujyanama giherereye mu mbere y'inzu ifite metero kare 55. Umwanya wateguwe nk'ishyamba ryo mu nzu, ufite ahakirirwa abantu, aho gutegereza, aho gutangirwa ubujyanama n'agace k'inzira ikoreshwa mu buryo bunyuranye. Imirongo y'imiheto, impande zizengurutse hamwe n'ibisenge bimeze nk'imisozi byoroshya imiterere y'umwanya kandi bikayobora inyeganyeza, mu gihe inzira zo kunyuramo zubahiriza amabwiriza yo korohereza abakoresha intebe z'abafite ubumuga. Ibiti kamere, marbre, amarangi atangiza ibidukikije hamwe n'ibitambaro bibohejwe byo mu madirishya ni byo bigize imisozo. Amatara yoroheje n'amabara ashyushye bituma haba ahantu hameze nko mu rugo hagamijwe gushyigikira ibiganiro bituje no gukiza ibikomere by'umutima.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. South Breeze Ikigo cy'Ubujyanama ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

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.