The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì by Ching Tze Tu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IrinInú Ilé· 2026
The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì
by Ching Tze Tu
Client: Tengda Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd.
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì
Dimensional D jẹ́ àpèrè inú ọ́fíìsì tí a ṣẹ̀dá fún ilé-iṣẹ́ alágbàtà ìdánilójú (insurance brokerage) ní Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Àyè iṣẹ́ náà gba mítà onígun mẹ́rin 330.58, ó sì tú lẹ́tà D tí ó wà nínú àmì ìdánimọ̀ ilé-iṣẹ́ náà sí èdè àyè. Ògiri àmì oníṣẹ́ ọnà kan ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ìdákọ̀ró àárín, ó sì fúnni ní ìtọ́sọ́nà ojú tí ó ṣe kedere. Ìmọ́lẹ̀ onílà tí a tò sí orí àjà ń tọ́ àwọn àlejò sọ́nà láti gbọ̀ngàn ìgbàlejò lọ sí àwọn àgbègbè ìkọ̀kọ̀. Àwọn àjà awọ ìmọ́lẹ̀ rírọ̀ ń pèsè ìtànmọ́lẹ̀ tí kò ní ìtànṣán tó ń dán lójú. Àwọn irin tútù àti gíláàsì adẹ́tí ohùn ni a so pọ̀ mọ́ igi olóoru láti mú kí ìwà iṣẹ́-ṣíṣe àti ìtura dọ́gba.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún The Dimensional D Àpèrè Inú Ọ́fíìsì nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The design transforms the "D" from the corporate identity into a dynamic spatial language. It redefines the traditional insurance office by balancing professional rationality with human warmth. Key features include a sculptural "D" branded wall and a rhythmic ceiling with linear lighting that guides visitors intuitively. The material palette juxtaposes cool metals and glass against warm timber, creating asoft yet firm atmosphere that enhances both corporate authority and employee well-being.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Total Floor Area: 330.58 sqm. The interior utilizes a modular grid system to optimize flow.
- Tags
- Insurance Office, Corporate Identity, Linear Lighting, Geometric Curves, Workplace Wellness, Modern Interior, Kaohsiung Design, Minimalist Workspace.
- Production Technology
- The project features a custom-engineered "D" branded wall, realized through CNC Nesting and high-precision cladding to ensure seamless geometric curves. A sophisticated interplay of matte metals and acoustic glass panels provides a balance between transparency and privacy. The implementation of soft-light membrane systems integrated with linear LED modules creates a sophisticated, glare-free illumination that enhances the fluidity of the open-plan office. Precision joinery transitions between warm timber veneers and cool metallic surfaces emphasize a soft-to-firm tactile contrast.
- Design Challenge
- Integrating a bold, 3D brand identity within a 330.58 sqm plan without compromising fluidity was the main challenge. We balanced acoustic privacy for insurance consultations with an open aesthetic. Realizing the seamless "D" wall and shadowless membrane ceiling required precise coordination between CNC-fabrication and MEP systems to ensure both aesthetic purity and functional efficiency.
- Research
- This Qualitative Research aimed to deconstruct the cold image of insurance firms. Methodology involved spatial analysis of employee well-being and visual branding. Data was collected via stakeholder interviews and workplace ergonomics studies. Participants included agency staff and clients. Results showed that curved geometries and shadowless lighting significantly reduce stress. The impact: a workspace that fosters trust and efficiency, proving that brand-integrated design directly enhances corporate identity and employee mental health in high-pressure financial sectors.
- Inspiration
- Inspiration stems from the core identity of Tengda Insurance, the letter D, symbolizing Determination and Dependability. The motive: deconstruct the rigid image of financial institutions and replace it with a fluid, balanced environment. Research focused on how curves and light affect psychological comfort in high-pressure workplaces. The design utilizes directional linear lighting to establish a clear spatial sequence, acting as a visual metaphor for steady corporate growth.
- Project Duration
- The project was completed in 2025. The site is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. All design phases, from initial conceptualization and brand integration research to on-site construction and bespoke furniture installation, were executed within this period to meet the corporate headquarters' strategic opening schedule.
- Operation Flow
- Upon entering, visitors are intuitively guided by a rhythmic sequence of linear lighting that traces the ceiling, creating a seamless flow from the lobby to the private zones. The "D" branded wall acts as a central anchor, providing a clear visual orientation. In the open workspace, the soft-light membrane ceiling provides glare-free illumination, reducing eye strain during long hours. Interaction is encouraged through open-plan layouts that balance social transparency with quiet, acoustically shielded areas for focused tasks.
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