London Design Gold

2025

Drifting Serenity, Graceful Narrative

Entrant

HOHS DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

This project uses large expanses of pure white moldings and classical carvings as an elegant foundation. Within this clean, understated backdrop, the brand's featured red appears at key points, such as the doorframes and the sofa. Behind the reception counter, the display area adopts vintage-style mirrors with traces of time. Symmetrical shelving stands at the centerline, creating a sense of ordered beauty reminiscent of a French palace. The setting performs an antique focal point where time flows backward and echoes the classical French aesthetic of the entire space. Through the purity of white and the romance of red, the design transforms the brand spirit into a tangible experience. Customers immerse themselves in a joyous atmosphere, and the refined yet restrained spatial quality leaves a lasting, profound visual impression.

The entrance features an accessible ramp that welcomes wheelchairs and strollers. The traffic flow begins at the outdoor foyer and extends through the entrance, the main counter, and the reception salon before reaching the rear extension and VIP area. The red door frame guides visual movement and shapes a journey that progresses from outside to inside, from open to intimate areas, creating a precise, deliberate rhythm of exploration.

The layout incorporates several Instagram-worthy spots—the fireplace salon, marble-top reception area, and monastery-style dining table-that encourage customers to pause, take photos, and discover the brand story as if attending a wedding ceremony. These focal points, along with signature furnishings and decor, define each area's function and uphold spatial coherence through consistent French classical motifs. The integrated layout supports display, reception, tasting, and private consultation, creating a seamless experience that guides visitors naturally through the space while reinforcing the brand's narrative and shared values.

The project uses eco-friendly building materials, including low-formaldehyde, low-VOC paints and wooden boards, to create a healthy environment that supports both people and nature. The flooring and wall finishes feature slip-resistant, durable, and easy-to-clean materials that improve long-term maintenance and efficiency. In the outdoor foyer, a drip irrigation system and cleverly zoned lighting conserve resources and reduce operating costs.

Credits

Design Director
Tseng Lin Hung
Design Director
Liao Yi Ting
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