Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo by Bean Buro 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
Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo
by Bean Buro
Client: Bean Buro
Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category
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The Design
About Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo
Bwl Taichung waa bandhig-muuqaal iyo goob-shaqo oo ka kooban laba dabaq oo dhisme ganacsi ah oo ku yaal magaalada Taichung. Qaybta gudaha waxay dhan tahay 11,300 fuudh oo laba jibbaaran, waxayna isku darsataa xarun tafaariiqeed diiradda saarta fayo-qabka iyo jawi shaqo oo casri ah. Alwaax farsamaysan oo xariiqan, qaabab farshaxan ah iyo astaamo dabiici ah ayaa tixraacaya qaab-dhismeedka macbadyada Taywaan. Dhul-gogol naxaas ah oo qalloocan iyo xariiq iftiin saqafeed oo isku xiran ayaa booqdayaasha ka hagaya aagagga tafaariiqda ilaa goobaha la-talinta iyo munaasabadaha. Alaabta la isticmaalay waxaa ka mid ah alwaax shahaado FSC leh, dhammaystirro VOC hooseeya iyo qaybo dib loo warshadayn karo.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award
Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo 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. Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo 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. Bwl Taichung Bandhig-muuqaal, Goob-shaqo 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
- 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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