Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur by Johnny Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Brons in Binneruimte- en Uitstallingsontwerp Competition Category.
BronsInterieur· 2025
Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur
by Johnny Li
Client: Audemars Piguet
A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Interieur Category
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The Design
About Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur
Ap House is 'n sosiale klub interieur geleë by die see in Macao. Die ontwerp kombineer die idee van 'n moderne chalet, geïnspireer deur die Switserse Alpe, met koloniale Macanese erfenis. 'n Knus huis is geleë binne 'n uitgestrekte ruimte met hoë plafonne, sodat die interieur rustig en intiem voel terwyl dit sy grootsheid behou. Die klub bied 'n kroeg, eetgeleenthede en horlosiemaakklasse. Besonderhede sluit in gesplete bamboes gegiet in brons op deurhandvatsels en tafelpote, en 'n solied wenge-eettafel vir twaalf. Beligting, oudio, video en klimaatbeheer word vanaf 'n enkele tablet bestuur.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Brons
Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Ap House Sosiale Klub Interieur bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The design studio was shortlisted and selected through a design competition to create a “modern chalet” inspired by Swiss Alpines, mixing colonial Macanese heritage by the sea in Macao. The design brief requested a concept in creating a cozy house that sits in a vast space with tall ceilings, yet the space should feel serene and intimate without sacrificing the grandeur of the interior architecture. Collectively, the social club house also wants the overall look and feel to be understated and timeless, without being ostentatious, stereotypical and cliches.
- Tags
- Audemars Piguet, Social Club House, AP House, Luxury Retail, Watch, Horology
- Production Technology
- Some of the details, including HVAC and Architectural elements were 3D printed, surprised a lot of visitors. Customized details of Split-Faced Bamboo casted in Bronze were used in door handles and table legs. Customized Dining table in solid Wenge to seat for 12, were made in Italy. All lighting, Audio and Visual plus HVAC are controlled by a single iPad
- Design Challenge
- Delicate balance of creatives are often over shadowed by cliches and misinterpretations of the topics. This was emphasized during design briefing by the client. Sophistication, understated and timeless without being ostentatious, were some of the key words used. Besides the creative challenge, Local regulations and rules in Macao are some of the most extremes in the world, which often dictates the outcome of the projects.
- Research
- Extensive Research was made on the history and legacy of Audemars Piguet, the town of Le Brassus, and older period of Macao, especially in the 1920-50s. Multiple visits to some existing AP Houses were made, including Zurich, London, New York, and Hong Kong, Plus The in-house Museum of Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus. Many of the older history in Macao has been lost.
- Inspiration
- Tracing Time was the design concept for the new house in Macao, initiated by reexamining of the past, to marking of the present, and onto exploring of the future. Juxtaposition of the opposites to create the synergy between Le Brassus and Macao guided the design process throughout. Like the mechanics of time pieces in ticktock dynamics, the design details took references from a hike in Swiss Alpines to leisurely wondering into an oriental garden; a journey interpreted through conceptual abstraction.
- Project Duration
- Design Competition September 2022,
Competition Awarded March 2023,
Soft Opening September 2024 - Operation Flow
- The new house represents forward thinking in pampering the most sophisticated customers, by invitation to the social club house. Guests often arrange a booking to use the house, where bar, dining, master class for watchmaking are offered. Both DJ/Music Station are also part of the program. Micheline Star chefs are often creating for invited guests.
- Patents
- All YILINE furniture are trademarked in Asia, including China and USA.
- Image Credits
- All Images : Robyn Lea Photography
Captions and Text : Catherine Shaw
Video : Johnny Li
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