Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa by Bean Buro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.
IbhulonziIngaphakathi· 2026
Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa
by Bean Buro
Client: Bean Buro
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category
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The Design
About Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa
I-Bwl Taipei iyindawo yokubukisa negalari yokuthengisa engamafithi-skwele angu-5,230, etholakala esitezi esisodwa sombhoshongo wezentengiselwano maphakathi ne-Taipei. Ingaphakathi lilandela isakhiwo esiyindilinga esihola izivakashi kusuka endaweni yokungena ethulile kuya emagunjini okubonisana nasendaweni yemicimbi. Udonga olusemqoka olumaphakathi kanye ne-skylight eyindilinga kusiza ukuzithola kanye nokusekela ukuhamba kwabantu ngokwemvelo. Izinto zokhuni ezigobile, ukhuni olukhanyayo, izinsimbi zebhronzi, izitshalo, kanye nokukhanyisa okusebenza kahle kwakha indawo ezolile. Izinto zokwakha zitholakala endaweni yasekhaya futhi ziqedelwe ngopende okhipha umoya ongcolile omncane.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Bwl Taipei Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokubukisa iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- BWL Taipei redefines the customer centre as an immersive wellness environment anchored by a circular spatial concept embodying unity and connection. Advanced joinery detailing, biophilic integration, and refined material curation merge technical precision with serene aesthetics, creating a holistic and emotionally resonant brand experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- A sales gallery and showroom of 5,230 square feet across a single floor plate in a commercial building.
- Tags
- Commercial Design, Commercial Space, Showroom, Taipei, Taiwan, Sales Gallery, Customer Centre
- Production Technology
- The project employed iterative prototyping, BIM coordination, and close collaboration with local craftsmen to achieve the precision of curved joinery. Materials were locally sourced and finished with low-VOC coatings. Light timber, bronze metals, and eco-efficient lighting combined to balance warmth, durability, and sustainability within a refined architectural language.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was achieving geometric precision within the circular architecture while ensuring seamless integration of lighting and environmental systems. Balancing sustainability and craftsmanship required iterative coordination with local makers and engineers. The team overcame technical, spatial, and sensory complexities to deliver an elegant yet operationally efficient environment.
- Research
- Applied design research focused on spatial psychology and user experience within wellness environments. Using journey mapping, stakeholder interviews, and prototype modelling, the team gathered data on customer behaviour and sensory comfort. Findings informed lighting, acoustics, and circulation strategies that enhanced emotional connection, strengthening brand trust and spatial well-being.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the symbolism of the circle in Taiwanese culture, the design explores ideas of belonging, renewal, and harmony. The project translates these concepts into spatial form, merging cultural heritage with contemporary well-being. Research into traditional architecture and human-centred spatial flow informed the design of a modern sanctuary for connection and discovery.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in March 2024 and was completed in September 2024. The centre is situated within a commercial tower in central Taipei, serving as a regional centre for customer engagement and wellness experiences.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors are guided through a circular journey, moving from a reflective entry experience to consultation rooms and an event space. The central feature wall and circular skylight anchor orientation while encouraging natural circulation. Interactive digital displays, adaptable partitions, and comfortable seating enhance the dynamic engagement between customers and brand.
- Team Members
- Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui
Lorène Faure
Geng Tian
Phoebe Yeung
Michael Wong - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #1: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #2: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #3: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Optional Image #4: Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
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