Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Xishun Tan

Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh by Xishun Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

ÒrTaobh a-staigh· 2026

Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

by Xishun Tan

Client: Vanke

Duais Òir A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh

'S e dealbhadh taobh a-staigh còmhnaidh a th' ann am Myriad Circles a chaidh a chrìochnachadh ann an Sichuan, Sìona. Tha an cruth air a bhrosnachadh le tuineachaidhean Linpan Sichuan an Iar agus na structaran fiodha traidiseanta Chuandou aca. Tha saoirsneachd Ameireaganach gnàthaichte de chnò Fhrangach a' toirt ath-mhìneachadh air dòighean eadar-ghlasaidh agus cantilever nan structaran seo. Tha neartachaidhean stàilinn falaichte am broinn na saoirsneachd a' cumail taic ri cuideam cruinneachadh de mhodailean. Tha stàilinn gun mheirg agus glainne air an cur còmhla ris an fhiodh. Tha eileamaidean cnò Fhrangaich stèidhichte a' toirt doimhneachd chultarail don taobh a-staigh, fhad 's a tha eileamaidean sùbailte a' leigeil leis an àite feuman caochlaideach a fhrithealadh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Òir A' Design Award

Tha Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh Myriad Circles Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Còmhnaidh a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Echoing the structural elegance of "Linpan" architecture in Western Sichuan, China, this design distills traditional "Chuandou" timber systems into a contemporary narrative. Custom walnut joinery abstracts ancient cantilever techniques, creating a sculptural framework for the client’s "Retro-Futurist" collection. The space bridges eras, merging the precision of heritage carpentry with the playful spirit of the digital age to form a deeply personalized, culturally anchored sanctuary.
Tags: Retro-Futurism, Mid-Century Modern, Linpan Architecture, Residential Interior Design, Collector Workspace, Eclectic Luxury, Custom Joinery, Sichuan Vernacular, Chuandou Structure
Production Technology: To resurrect the essence of traditional "Linpan" settlements, we utilized contemporary fabrication techniques. The design synthesizes American Walnut—a nod to vernacular timber—with modern industrial materials like stainless steel and glass. By embedding concealed steel reinforcements within the joinery, we achieved the iconic "Chuandou" interlocking aesthetic without traditional limitations. This application of modern material science allows the ancient architectural form to be reborn within a "Retro-Futurist" context.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge lay in reconciling the solemnity of vernacular "Linpan" architecture with the vibrancy of a "Retro-Futurist" toy collection. Visually, preventing this eclectic mix from appearing chaotic required rigorous curation to balance historical weight with pop-culture playfulness. Structurally, mimicking the lightweight aesthetic of traditional "Chuandou" cantilevers while supporting heavy die-cast models imposed engineering constraints, necessitating a concealed steel skeleton within the walnut joinery.
Research: This project is grounded in applied design research that decodes the vernacular "Linpan" settlements of Sichuan. We sought to translate their core principles of community, organic hierarchy, and material authenticity into a contemporary urban residence. Our methodology combined ethnographic field observation, spatial analysis of traditional "Chuandou" timber structures, and material prototyping. We engaged local craftsmen and used 3D scanning alongside digital and physical modeling to test modern interpretations of joinery. A key insight emerged: the "Chuandou" system functions as a "social scaffold," organizing life through a gradient of spaces from public to private. This research directly generated the project's central "permanent-temporary" framework. Its impact is threefold: it provides business value through deep cultural narrative, offers society a model for fostering neighborhood belonging in dense cities, and advances design practice by demonstrating a rigorous methodology for systemic vernacular translation, moving beyond superficial aesthetic reference.
Inspiration: A chance journey through Western Sichuan introduced me to the mesmerizing "Linpan" settlements. This experience deeply resonated with me, and by a stroke of serendipity, I was soon commissioned for this Chengdu residence. Inspired to bring this local spirit indoors, I reinterpreted the region's traditional "Chuandou" timber structures. The design translates these ancient interlocking techniques into modern walnut joinery, grounding the space in its cultural roots.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 in China and finished in August 2025 in Sichuan China.
Operation Flow: The space guides visitors on a narrative journey, from the symbolic "Tree of Light" entrance into the intimate, wood-clad "Study Box." Interaction is encouraged through integrated zones where children's play is visible to adults, fostering natural community connection. Its strength lies in a "permanent-temporary" framework: the fixed walnut architecture provides cultural depth, while flexible elements allow the space to transform from a sales gallery into an active community hub. This creates not just a functional space, but one that actively builds and sustains relationships.
Team Members: Design Director：FIONA LIU and Project Director：TIM TAN
Image Credits: Photographer：Kong studio