Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela by Bean Buro

Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela by Bean Buro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IbhronziIngaphakathi· 2026

Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela

by Bean Buro

Client: Bean Buro

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela

IBwl Taichung yigumbi lokubonisa kunye nendawo yokusebenzela emiselwe kwimigangatho emibini yesakhiwo sorhwebo eTaichung. Umphakathi walo ugubungela iisikwere-mitha eziyi-11,300 kwaye udibanisa iziko lokuthengisa eligxile kwimpilo entle kunye nendawo yokusebenza yale mihla. Umsebenzi wokhuni onemigca, iimilo ezifana nemifanekiso eqingqiweyo kunye neempawu ezisondele kwindalo zibhekisa kwindlela yokwakhiwa kweetempile zaseTaiwan. Umzila wobhedu ojikelezayo ofakwe kumgangatho kunye nomgca wesibane osoloko uqhubeka esilingini zikhokela iindwendwe ukusuka kwiindawo zokuthengisa ukuya kwizithuba zeengcebiso neziganeko. Izinto ezisetyenzisiweyo ziquka umthi oqinisekiswe yiFSC, ugqibezelo olune-VOC ephantsi kunye namacandelo anokusetyenziswa kwakhona.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Bwl Taichung Igumbi Lokubonisa, Indawo Yokusebenzela iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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.