North Taoyuan Hakka Hall Cultural Center by Office of Public Construction Taoyuan Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Office of Public Construction Taoyuan acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for North Taoyuan Hakka Hall Cultural Center by Office of Public Construction Taoyuan, designed for Y.L.Tsou Architects and Associates and Office of Public Construction, Taoyuan. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Bronze A' Design Award Means

The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Regarding North Taoyuan Hakka Hall Cultural Center

North Taoyuan Hakka Hall is a cultural center in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The reinforced concrete two-story building stands on a base of about 7627.28 square meters and offers an interior area of 1878.64 square meters. Two building parts are linked by a central platform and surrounding corridors. A concert hall holds performances and exhibitions, while a cultural study center combines exhibition, teaching and office functions. The design serves the Hakka population of northern Taoyuan and provides space for local residents, associations and visitors.

About Office of Public Construction Taoyuan

Innovative and ambitious architectural professional team lead by Yong-Lian Tsou, the design director of the firm. Mainly undertakes cases including architectural planning, interior design, landscape design and engineering supervision. Cooperates with domestic technicians from various disciplines such as civil engineering, structure, electromechanical and fire protection, providing the best architectural design and construction supervision services for the clients.

Award Record

With this recognition, Office of Public Construction Taoyuan is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/134789
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/134789
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!134789
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/324911
Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/Wk1rLe

Media Contact

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: North Taoyuan Hakka Hall Cultural Center
Function: Cultural Center
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Dark Slate Gray, Black, Sienna, Dim Gray and Gray
Images: 5
Client: Y.L.Tsou Architects and Associates and Office of Public Construction, Taoyuan

The Recognition

Laureate: Office of Public Construction Taoyuan
Country: Taiwan (China)
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2021 - 2022
Design ID: #134789

Credits

Team: Yong-Lian Tsou and Yu-Hsiang Shen
Image Credits: 5: Photographer Black Wang, North Taoyuan Hakka Cultural Hall, 2021.

Design Details

Unique Properties: To respond to the nearly 260,000 Hakka population in northern Taoyuan, and to balance the development of the northern and southern areas and furthermore promote the integration of different ethnic groups, the Taoyuan City Government set up the North District Hakka Guild Hall in Bade's Xiaoli life circle. A reinforced concrete two-story building is constructed on the base area of about 7627.28 square meters.
Inspiration: This project aims to enhance the connection between the local Hakka history, humanities and activities. It provides foreign tourists with Hakka village cultural experience and local residents living venues, as well as a venue for Hakka associations to practice and perform. The interior space is planned for flexible use. The "Cultural Study Center" combines exhibition, teaching and office functions, while the "Concert Hall" has performance and exhibition functions.
Research: In order to promote the concepts of environmental sustainability and resource reuse, this case retains the existing perforated plates that have been dismantled. After reorganizing and assembling, they are combined with the existing children's play equipment, moved to a suitable location, and transformed into an entrance-shaped observatory tower, providing the function of climbing high and looking into the distance.
Challenge: The buildings also pursue the goal of energy saving, carbon reduction and sustainable operation. The landscape pavement uses the anti-subsidence construction method to enhance the water retention and durability of the base. The flower terrace uses the artificial site construction method to achieve water conservation and landscape greening in the open space.
Realization and Technology: The interior of the first building part of this case is planned for a Hakka exclusive concert hall. The elevated space uses new materials and construction methods, and reduces the penetration of sound sources with the sound-absorbing function of the composite double-layer partition system. The outdoor landscape uses the floor anti-subsidence construction method and artificial site flower terraces to increase the benefits of water conservation and environmental resource reuse at the base.
Operation and Interaction: The two buildings are connected by the central "Cheng" - platform and corridor around. The building combines the concept of retreating layer-by-layer to create a multi-layer circular light-transmitting outdoor plaza, providing social and resting space. The semi-outdoor landscape grand staircase in the middle greets the crowd and welcomes guests.
Project Duration and Location: This project is finished in May 2021 in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Specifications: This project is 1878.64 square meters.
Keywords: Architecture, Cultural, Traditional, Modern, Venue