Language Center 教育空间室内设计 by Tsong Yo Interior Design

Language Center 教育空间室内设计 by Tsong Yo Interior Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 银奖 in 室内空间与展览设计 Competition Category.

银室内· 2025

Language Center 教育空间室内设计

by Tsong Yo Interior Design

Client: Tsong Yo Interior Design

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 室内 Category

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The Design

About Language Center 教育空间室内设计

语言中心是位于台湾某大学语言学系的室内设计项目，于2024年7月竣工。296平方米的空间以十字形动线轴线为核心组织布局，入口区通过清晰简约的路径串联起休憩区、阅览区、办公室与教室。落地窗引入自然光线，并将中庭景致纳入视野。设计保留了原有的水磨石地坪与砖砌墙面，天花板与窗框则采用天然木皮饰面。明暗色调的运用呼应太极的平衡理念。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Language Center 教育空间室内设计是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Language Center 教育空间室内设计将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Language Center 教育空间室内设计是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project incorporates Tai Chi principles, using black-and-white patterns to symbolize harmony and balance. The entrance redesign maximizes space through a cross-shaped circulation, following natural light to create a visually harmonious atmosphere. The design blends classical Chinese aesthetics with local elements, preserving reusable objects from the site. Details like retro terrazzo flooring and deep wood tones reflect Taiwan's cultural identity, while the transparent design evokes the warmth of a traditional three-section compound house, honoring both cultural and architectural heritage.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project spans 296 square meters with a 'cross-axis' design at its core. The entrance area acts as an intersection, linking key spaces like the lounge, reading area, and offices. The layout emphasizes openness, with a flowing circulation that connects the interior to the exterior. Large floor-to-ceiling windows provide a clear view of the courtyard, enhancing the sense of openness. Classroom areas are zoned based on functionality, with clear and simple pathways to ensure efficient movement throughout the space.
Tags: Chinese Culture, Oriental Aesthetics, Tai Chi Design, Taiwan, Tunghai University, Eco-friendly Building Materials.
Production Technology: The natural wood veneer was used as a decorative material for the ceiling and window frames, while the original terrazzo flooring was preserved in the public areas, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly and sustainable materials. The color scheme of the design was inspired by the Tai Chi concept, creating a striking contrast between light and dark. Pure white tones were chosen to evoke a bright and open atmosphere, while the darker areas feature cool shades of deep gray and iron gray, balancing with the white. This contrast conveys both traditional Chinese aesthetics and modern design sensibilities.
Design Challenge: The renovation preserved the original terrazzo flooring and brick walls, which had a height difference that required careful restoration. Terrazzo, a signature material in Taiwan, was chosen to create a space that connects international students with local culture. In the classrooms, suspended lighting was installed to ensure even illumination and minimize shadows, enhancing the learning experience. This thoughtful lighting design was planned from the beginning to prioritize functionality and comfort, ensuring an optimal environment for students.
Research: The project renovates a university's Chinese department to blend traditional Chinese culture with modern design, appealing to international students. Inspired by Chinese architecture and Taiwanese elements, the designers incorporate Tai Chi imagery and cultural symbols from Taiwan, creating a modern learning space rich in Chinese aesthetics. The open-plan design allows for fluid circulation, with large windows bringing natural light and connecting to a central courtyard. The color scheme reflects Tai Chi's balance, while sustainable design creates a scholarly atmosphere for students.
Inspiration: The school, while upholding the traditional aesthetics of Chinese culture, aimed for the new space to have a more international appeal, enhancing interaction and exchange among students. In the early stages, the designers studied the architectural style of the campus, reinterpreting traditional wooden eaves structures while preserving elements of sandalwood and terrazzo to achieve a seamless blend of old and new. The project, much like the yin-yang concept in Chinese aesthetics, embodies balance and harmony throughout the design.
Project Duration: The project finished in July 2024 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers and students alike have commented that the new design creates a brighter, more open learning environment while retaining distinctive Chinese and Taiwanese elements. The large floor-to-ceiling windows have improved the previously dim atmosphere, making the classrooms feel more spacious and comfortable. Students particularly appreciate the Chinese aesthetics, finding the space not only conducive to learning but also relaxing, with the lounge and reading areas enhancing their overall experience.
Team Members: Li-Hsu Tsai, Morse Wang
Image Credits: Tsong Yo Interior Design