Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu by David Ma

Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu by David Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KalaLoko Hale· 2026

Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu

by David Ma

Client: DM Space Design Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu

ʻO ka Hale Hui Noble Gathering o Shanghai Reeb kekahi hale kākoʻo koʻikoʻi no ka hale noho lawelawe kiʻekiʻe ʻo Noble Gathering, he ʻāpana ia o ka papahana hoʻoulu hou kūlanakauhale o ka Hale Hana Pia ʻo Shanghai Reeb. Ma ka hoʻopili ʻana i ka manaʻo kumu o ke ʻano Shanghai o kēia au, ua unuhi maiau ʻia nā mea o ka hoʻolālā hale kaulana ʻo Shikumen o Shanghai i kumu hoʻohālike no ka lumi, a ua wehewehe hou ʻia ka nani moʻomeheu o Shanghai kahiko ma o ka ʻōlelo hoʻolālā o kēia wā. Ua hoʻolālā kūikawā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā poʻe koʻikoʻi o ke kūlanakauhale i nā lawelawe nani ma lalo o ka hoʻokele ʻano hōkele a me nā wahi launa kaiaulu kiʻekiʻe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Noble Gathering Hale Hui Kalapu e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Shanghai reeb 'Noble Gathering' Clubhouse: A Refined Urban Retreat
Nestled within the Shanghai reeb complex—a transformative urban regeneration of the former reeb Brewery in Minhang District—the Noble Gathering (Huicui Jiuli) clubhouse offers a sophisticated sanctuary for residents of its high-end serviced apartments. This exclusive space blends Shanghai’s cultural heritage with contemporary luxury, creating an environment tailored for discerning urban elites .
Dimensions & Packaging: Category: Clubhouse
Area: 1400 SQM
Tags: Reeb, Noble Gathering, Clubhouse, dmdesign
Production Technology: Materials are meticulously curated, featuring natural marble, textured black wood, handcrafted bronze metalwork, and gold-leaf accents, all reflecting a harmony of tradition and innovation .
Design Challenge: The project site was originally a modern office building. Per the client’s requirements, it was repurposed into a high-end serviced apartment complex. The scope of this design project focuses on the renovation of the clubhouse space that supports the serviced apartments.
The key design challenges of the project included the following:
1.Spatial reconfiguration: Specifically, how to fully leverage the high-ceilinged lobby space to create more multi-functional clubhouse areas.
2.Stylistic coherence during transition: Achieving a cohesive aesthetic while retaining some of the original decorative surfaces.
3.Integration of new and existing materials & construction techniques: This involved striking a harmonious balance between new and old materials, as well as implementing protective measures for the retained existing materials throughout the construction process.
Research: In the initial phase, the design team conducted on-site surveys of Shanghai’s historical and cultural buildings, collecting architectural and interior design elements. These were categorized, analyzed, refined, and reimagined through a modern lens to align with contemporary aesthetics, then integrated into the clubhouse design.
Key examples include the Shikumen, an iconic traditional architectural feature, reinterpreted as a streamlined modern spatial motif using contemporary materials. Additionally, linear elements from traditional buildings were simplified and abstracted into sleek decorative lines incorporated into the interior.
This approach infuses the modern space with traditional historical charm. Combined with modern materials and construction techniques, it has resulted in a high-end living space seamlessly blending historical allure and modern comfort.
Inspiration: The clubhouse’s design embraces a modern "Haipai" (Shanghai-style) aesthetic, reinterpreting the city’s iconic Shikumen architectural motifs through a contemporary lens. Emphasis is placed on the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a fluid, scenic experience .
Project Duration: The project commenced in November 2024, was completed in May 2025, and was officially opened to the public in July 2025. It is located in Shanghai, China.
Operation Flow: Facilities cater to diverse lifestyles, encompassing a garden-style entrance courtyard, a hotel-style lobby, and versatile areas including a lounge, bar, business meeting room, reading zone, children’s play area, gym, yoga room, tea room, billiards room, and card games room .
By leveraging the site’s industrial heritage and prime location, the Noble Gathering clubhouse provides a serene, culturally rich retreat—a testament to luxurious, modern living in Shanghai .