The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega by Arthur Li

The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega by Arthur Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

NaxaasGudaha· 2026

The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega

by Arthur Li

Client: EDGE DESIGN INC. Taipei

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega

The Cross waa maqaaxi kafee iyo goob dhaqameed oo ku taal qeyb dhulka hoostiisa ah oo Taiwan ku taal. Naqshadeyntu waxay meel mugdi ah oo iftiinka dabiiciga ah ku yar yahay u beddeshaa goob kulan oo firfircoon oo dhan 1200 mitir oo laba jibbaaran. Gidaarro warbaahineed oo LED ah oo midab buuxa leh ayaa daboolaya dusha sare ee gudaha, waxayna taageeraan khibrado muuqaal ah oo isdhexgal leh. Miiska baarka waxaa laga sameeyay lebenno quraarad ah oo leh iftiin LED ah oo la barnaamijin karo. Bir aan daxal lahayn iyo dahaar muraayad leh ayaa yareynaya culeyska muuqaalka ee looxyada iyo tiirarka dhismaha. Qorshaha furan ee qaabeynta iyo qeybinta dabacsan ee aagagga waxay martigeliyaan bandhigyo, muusik toos ah iyo munaasabado bulsheed.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. The Cross Naqshadeynta Gudaha ee Maqaaxida Kafeega si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

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.