Bronze Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2025
Pay Des Fees Medical Cosmetic Clinic
by Yi Ling Chen
- A' Design Award 2025 Bronze Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: 10+ Spatial Design
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 10,174
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About Pay Des Fees Medical Cosmetic Clinic
Pay Des Fees is a medical cosmetic clinic interior located in Taiwan. The clinic covers 737.1 square meters across two floors, with reception and surgery on the first floor and private rooms on the second. Irregular linear light strips line the long corridor and create the effect of a time tunnel. Matte and hazy materials, curved walls and soft beige, white and cream tones give the interior a calm look. Cold light supports clarity in the operating room, while warm light adds comfort in the reception and lounge areas. Separate routes for staff and visitors protect privacy.
Yi-Ling Chen's Medical Cosmetic Clinic interior articulates a sophisticated spatial strategy that reimagines the clinical environment through architectonic softness and material restraint, positioning the work within contemporary healthcare design movements that challenge the sterile institutional typologies of mid-twentieth-century medical facilities by embracing hospitality-inspired aesthetics, biomorphic spatial languages descended from organic modernism, and phenomenological design philosophies emphasizing embodied sensory comfort rather than purely functional efficiency. The compositional achievement resides in the seamless integration of curved architectural volumes that transform conventional orthogonal room geometry into flowing sculptural enclosure, where walls, ceiling, and floor dissolve into continuous surfaces united by gentle luminosity and whisper-soft chromatic harmony, demonstrating considerable technical facility in coordinating architectural fabrication, lighting design, and material specification to achieve such refined atmospheric cohesion. The textured vertical ribbing dominating the central curved wall represents particularly accomplished craftsmanship, transforming flat surface into rhythmic tactile field that rewards both distant viewing as abstract pattern and proximate encounter as handcrafted detail, while the integration of illuminated signage into this textured ground demonstrates nuanced environmental graphic design that subordinates commercial communication to spatial poetry. The chromatic restraint, limiting the palette to warm whites, pale neutrals, and subtle golden amber luminosity, achieves sophisticated visual tranquility that supports the functional program of aesthetic medical practice, where clients seek environments conveying refinement, cleanliness, safety, and aspirational beauty. The lighting design merits special attention for its masterful use of concealed indirect sources that eliminate harsh shadows while sculpting architectural form through gradual tonal modulation, creating luminous spaciousness that expands perceived volume while maintaining intimate human scale through material warmth and textural variation. Thematically, the design explores the transformation of clinical space into sanctuary, investigating how architectural softness, material subtlety, and carefully calibrated luminosity can address the psychological dimensions of healthcare environments where vulnerability and aspiration intersect, particularly within aesthetic medicine contexts where physical transformation intertwines with emotional well-being and self-perception. The work engages ongoing conversations within healthcare design regarding patient-centered environments, evidence-based design supporting healing outcomes, and the increasing hospitality influence within medical settings, while also participating in broader architectural discourse concerning biomorphic form, phenomenological experience, and minimalist material reduction as pathways to spatial serenity. One might observe how the design negotiates the delicate balance between professional medical authority signaled through pristine material execution and approachable human warmth conveyed through organic curves, natural accents, and domestic-scale furnishing, inviting consideration of how spatial design shapes healthcare experiences and embodies institutional values regarding care, transformation, and human dignity.
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- Unique Properties
- The designer arranged linear light strips irregularly in the long corridor, creating the impression of moving through time. Matte and hazy materials envelop the space in a soft mist, while a framed view adds depth. The interplay of lighting and materials enhances a sense of mystery, guiding visitors into an almost surreal environment.
Lighting plays a key role in defining different functional areas. In the operating room, cold light ensures clarity, while warm lighting in reception and lounge areas fosters comfort. This careful design balances professionalism with a welcoming atmosphere. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The clinic spans 737.1 square meters across two floors, with 396.6 square meters on the first floor and 340.4 square meters on the second. It includes a reception hall, operating room, consultation room, multi-functional room, and various treatment rooms. The first floor focuses on reception and surgery, while the second offers private VIP services. The design prioritizes smooth circulation and privacy, with separate areas for VIPs and medical staff. Natural lighting enhances the waiting areas, lounge, and treatment rooms, ensuring a functional and comfortable space.
- Tags
- Environmentally friendly materials, natural lighting, modern aesthetics, fairyland, curves, privacy.
- Production Technology
- Mineral paint, wallpaper, stone plastic composite flooring, Bolon carpet, metal, and transparent glass are widely used in the clinic. The color plan focuses on a minimalistic and professional image, mainly using beige, white, and cream colors. Soft colors are used in the reception area and general areas to create a warm and cozy look. Professional areas such as operating rooms use more neutral and calm colors to emphasize professionalism and sterility.
- Design Challenge
- Major difficulties include space constraints and diversity of needs. Due to the diverse themes of the clinic, the designer had to meet the multi-functional needs within a limited space. In addition, the routes for staff and consumers need to be separated to strengthen privacy protection, and the rationality of circulation must be ensured. While maintaining aesthetics, it must also comply with strict regulations and professional standards for medical facilities, including the configuration of fire protection systems, arrangement of escape exits, height restrictions, etc.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in October 2023 in Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- The staff appreciates the clinic's functional and professional design, noting its practicality and convenience. Ample storage and well-planned circulation minimize disruptions and enhance efficiency. Dedicated professional areas help them stay focused and confident during procedures. Patients also express satisfaction, particularly with the clinic's comfort and aesthetics. The abundance of natural light creates a relaxing environment, and the thoughtful design is believed to ease nervousness, making the treatment experience more pleasant.
- Research
- The project follows a fairyland theme, incorporating ribbons, curves, and light colors to create an elegant and calming ambiance. The design takes advantage of the site's features by preserving the patio and adding a planting area, aligning with the brand's focus on elegance, health, and nature. To accommodate numerous cubicles, the reception and aisles feature a time tunnel-like design with irregular linear light strips, enhancing anticipation. Milky brown mineral paint with a natural texture adds depth, complementing the space's refined aesthetic.
- Inspiration
- The designer intends to create an advanced and fairy-like dreamy atmosphere. The inspiration is from the clinic's logo, which resembles a butterfly. Multiple curves mimic the gentle curvature of butterfly wings. This design reflects the brand image and adds to the space's artistry and fluidity. It also incorporates simplicity rather than luxury elements, highlighting the balance of modernity, professionalism, and privacy.
- Image Credits
- 10+ Spatial Design
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