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Bwl Taipei Showroom by Bean Buro Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Bean Buro honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Bwl Taipei Showroom by Bean Buro has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
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.
About Bwl Taipei Showroom
Bwl Taipei is a showroom and sales gallery of 5,230 square feet, set on a single floor of a commercial tower in central Taipei. The interior follows a circular layout that guides visitors from a quiet entrance area to consultation rooms and an event space. A central feature wall and a circular skylight aid orientation and support natural circulation. Curved joinery, light timber, bronze metals, planting, and efficient lighting create a calm setting. Materials are locally sourced and finished with low emission coatings.
About Bean Buro
Lorène Faure & Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui are French and UK architects; they are life partners and founded Bean Buro in 2014. ‘Bean’ stands for Between Exchanges of Architectural Narratives. Our passionate, close-knit team is composed of international designers with a network of specialists to create humanistic, refined, fresh aesthetics for hospitality-driven projects. Our studio is based in Hong Kong and works globally.
Award Record
With this recognition, Bean Buro is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2024 - 2025 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/181532
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181532
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181532
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/357025
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://h1.nu/bwltaipei
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bwl Taipei Showroom
- Function
- Showroom
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Gray, Rosy Brown, Tan, Dim Gray and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bean Buro
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181532
Credits
- Team
- Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, Lorène Faure, Geng Tian, Phoebe Yeung and Michael Wong
- Image Credits
- Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025. Optional; Photographer Moooten Studio, BWL Taipei, 2025.
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- 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.
- Specifications
- A sales gallery and showroom of 5,230 square feet across a single floor plate in a commercial building.
- Keywords
- Commercial Design, Commercial Space, Showroom, Taipei, Taiwan, Sales Gallery, Customer Centre
