Mysterious Office Lounge by Yu Xuan Lai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Interyor na Espasyo at Eksibisyon Competition Category.

BakalInteryor· 2025

Mysterious Office Lounge

by Yu Xuan Lai

Client: CHING I SHIN Design

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Mysterious Office Lounge

Ang Mysterious ay isang office lounge na idinisenyo para sa isang sangay ng real estate sa Hsinchu, Taiwan. Ang opisina na may sukat na 176 metro kwadrado ay malinaw na naghihiwalay sa mga lugar para sa trabaho, negosasyon, pagtanggap ng bisita, at paglilibang, na dati ay nagsasapawan. Ang isang lounge bar sa likuran ay naglilingkod para sa paglilibang, mga gawain, at pagpupulong, at kasama rito ang isang tea area na may istante para sa mga tasa. Ang mga kurbadong dingding, madidilim na kulay, at malambot na ilaw ay gumaganyak sa katahimikan ng gabi. Ang artistikong pintura, Italyanong terrazzo na counter, mga tiles, at pininturahang bakal ay nagpapahayag ng mga layer ng itim, habang ang isang cream-kulay na meeting room naman ay sumusuporta sa mas nakatutok na talakayan. Ang mga upuan na may imbakan ay nagpapanatiling nasa malapit ang mga dokumento.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Mysterious Office Lounge ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Mysterious Office Lounge ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Mysterious Office Lounge ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The layout challenges the standard planning of Yungching Realty by introducing a distinct relaxation zone in the rear. This area features a lounge bar that functions as a multi-purpose space for leisure, activities, and VIP meetings. As the most unconventional element in the design, it reflects the owners' vision of a non-traditional office environment. Curved forms, dark tones, and lighting effects are used to create a dynamic atmosphere, bringing the energy of a night party into the workplace.
Dimensions & Packaging: This is a 176-sqm office.
Tags: CHING I SHIN Design , Interior Designer, Taiwan, Interior, Office Lounge
Production Technology: Artistic paint is used to create the dark atmosphere, and Italian terrazzo countertops, tiles, and painted iron pieces are also used to express the different levels of black, with the light to freely change the atmosphere, which create a sense of comfort and stability. The chair is extended against the curved wall, and the irregular sofa and bar chairs are added to relax the body and immerse in the sense of space. And the VIP meeting room requires a small area, thus the cream colors could create a space to focus on discussion.
Design Challenge: There were a number of designers to compete together for this case, and Ching I Shen stood out with a fresh concept, who found out the pain points of the real estate industry, and effectively solved. The standard space appearance of Yungching Realty has long affected all levels, through this case which demonstrates a model in the framework breakthrough, and the number of visitors, turnover, employment, and employee well-being, have all been improved. Because of the good space image, it also enhances the trust with the landlord, indicating the importance of a good space design for the overall business operation.
Research: The most important goal of this design is to improve the working environment of real estate agents, provide a good space to eat, rest, and have meeting, and also provide a private space where customers can make offers. The lounge area is a bold leap away from the past image, taking the dark night as the design concept, and the lamps gently projecting like the dim moonlight, to help release pressure, so that the partners who stay in the company for a long time can have a temporary breathing space.
Inspiration: Yungching Realty Inc. is a Taiwanese real estate brand, and this Hsinchu branch is run by three young owners aiming to change its traditional image. The original space combined office, negotiation, reception, and leisure areas, which often overlapped, creating a sense of instability. The new design clearly divides the areas, separating their functions, and emphasizes the leisure space to offer a comfortable environment for the high-pressure work of the agents.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2023 and finished in April 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The leisurely lounge area is equipped with sufficient seats to accommodate all partners, and also provides a space for communication between branches. Some seats are equipped with storage function to store the data given to customers, whose the moving line is easy to access in the store. The bar in the middle island is equipped with a tea area, and the background wall is equipped with a shelf to place cups, which is convenient for dining and tea.