2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

The Vessel of Innovation: Whalechip Corporate Showroom

Entrant

TENbuild Interiors

Category

Interior Design - Showroom / Exhibit

Client's Name

Whalechip Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

Taiwan

About The Entry

Project Description:

Designed and constructed for Whalechip Co. Ltd., a leader in high-performance computing and semiconductor technology, this corporate showroom serves as a physical manifestation of the brand’s journey from its 2017 inception to its future-facing 2026 roadmap. The design challenge was to translate abstract, microscopic technology into a high-impact, human-centric spatial experience that communicates both precision and fluid innovation.

Design Concept: "Fluid Precision"

The spatial narrative is anchored by the dual nature of the "Whale" brand identity—representing both immense scale and graceful intelligence. Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a minimalist, backlit portal that reflects off-polished marble, immediately establishing a sense of "technological luxury."

Inside, the space is defined by sweeping, organic curves that guide the visitor's journey. A custom-built, deep-blue "arc" ceiling and matching perimeter seating mimic the horizon line of the ocean, grounding the "Whale" motif within the space. This is contrasted by the sharp, crystalline geometry of the modular glass display pedestals. These cubes allow for 360-degree inspection of delicate hardware and motherboards, emphasizing the transparency and meticulous engineering inherent in Whalechip’s DNA.

Strategic Highlights:

The Timeline of Innovation: A sprawling, integrated wall graphic serves as the showroom’s backbone, mapping out technical milestones. By placing this directly opposite the expansive city-view windows, the design creates a dialogue between the company’s internal growth and the external world it serves.

Acoustic & Visual Harmony: The exposed industrial ceiling, painted in matte black with precision track lighting, ensures that all focus remains on the illuminated products.

Brand Spatial Identity: Every element, from the origami-inspired geometric whale installation to the glowing, semi-circular reception plinth, reinforces a brand that is both approachable and cutting-edge.

This showroom is not merely a display of products; it is a strategic environment built to foster client trust, celebrate engineering excellence, and visualize the future of the silicon landscape.

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Credits

Project Lead Designer
Avery Cheng
Project Construction Manager
Dan Guo
Project Assistant Designer
Yu-ning Hsu
Project Coordination
Alicia Pai
Photography
lllooimage 三川二目
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