The Far Eastern Department Store in Zhubei, Taiwan is a development that goes beyond retail design to also become a platform for cultural inheritance. The department store is spread over eight above-ground levels and two basement levels with a design that has taken inspiration from the importance of celebrating local culture, innovatively reimagining spaces using key values and elements of the Hakka culture. The Tulou, traditional in Hakka architecture, is a major inspiration within the development, alongside traditional textile design, bamboo weaving and tea culture.
