Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla by Yun Khong Chia

Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla by Yun Khong Chia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla

by Yun Khong Chia

Client: Design Gallery Sdn Bhd

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla

Golden Era bụ ụlọ ngosi ire ọla dị na Sabah, Malaysia. Nhazi ya na-esite n'ụlọ ngosi ihe mgbe ochie ma na-eduzi ndị ọbịa site n'ụzọ dị jụụ ma nwee usoro. A na-eji ọkụ nwere ọtụtụ ọkwa iji gosipụta ngosi ọ bụla nakwa iji mee ka ọla ndị ahụ na-egbukepụ egbukepụ karịa. Ihe ndị e ji rụọ ya gụnyere mbadamba plywood a machiri amachi, ígwè na-adịghị agba nchara nwere njedebe ọla edo, usoro ngosi enyo na elu ndị dị nro ma nwee udidi. Usoro njikọ modular na-akwado nrụpụta ziri ezi, nwụnye dị mfe na nlekọta dị mfe. A na-ejikọta njegharị mepere emepe na mpaghara ngosi akọwapụtara nke ọma iji kwadebe nkwekọ n'etiti ntụsara ahụ na nchekwa.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Golden Era Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Ahịa Ọla na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design stands out with its gallery-inspired layout, creating a refined retail journey that highlights craftsmanship and elegance. Custom lighting enhances each display, while rich textures and premium finishes evoke luxury. The design balances openness with security, offering an intimate yet elevated shopping experience that redefines jewelry retail in Sabah. Its cultural subtlety, modern detailing, and spatial precision reflect both artistry and purpose.
Dimensions & Packaging: Constructed with a modular joinery system using laminated plywood panels, stainless steel elements in gold finish, and selected feature boards for contrast. The façade integrates lightbox signage, concealed LED strip lighting, and glass display systems to enhance product visibility. U-channel trims articulate the geometry while maintaining clean detailing. Fabrication emphasizes precision, prefabrication, and ease of installation, with coordinated electrical routing and lighting integration to ensure consistency, durability, and efficient maintenance.
Tags: Luxury retail design, jewelry store interior, modern gallery concept, bespoke lighting, Sabah design, glass, premium materials, spatial flow, cultural elegance
Production Technology: The design was developed through a user-focused approach, combining spatial zoning with sensory design techniques. High-quality materials like brushed metal, glass, and velvet textures were selected for their visual and tactile richness. Precision lighting was layered to enhance brilliance and depth. 3D modeling and iterative prototyping ensured accurate spatial flow, display ergonomics, and optimal customer experience.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was balancing high-end aesthetics with practical retail needs. We had to design a luxurious space that also ensured security, staff efficiency, and customer comfort. Limited space, local building codes, and material sourcing in Sabah were external hurdles. Internally, creating a modern identity while respecting cultural expectations was key. We overcame this by testing layouts, customizing materials, and refining every detail through hands-on mockups and client feedback.
Research: We focused on design research to create a truly luxurious ambiance. Our objective was to understand what makes a space feel premium, secure, and emotionally engaging. We studied high-end retail environments, customer behavior, and luxury hospitality spaces. The results revealed that understated elegance, warm lighting, and tactile materials create a lasting impression. This research led to a refined design that enhances brand perception, encourages longer visits, and sets a new benchmark for luxury retail in Sabah.
Inspiration: Inspired by the timeless allure of gold and the elegance of fine jewelry, the design aims to elevate the retail experience into one of curated sophistication. The concept draws from museum galleries and Sabah’s rich cultural artistry, merging tradition with modern luxury. Research into lighting psychology, spatial flow, and material tactility informed a design that not only showcases jewelry but tells a story of heritage, trust, and refined taste.
Project Duration: The designing of the project started in November 2024; Renovation is completed by end of April 2025.
Operation Flow: It is designed to guide customers effortlessly through the space, creating a calm and elegant journey. Lighting draws attention to each jewelry piece, while the layout encourages natural flow and close interaction. Display cases are placed for comfort and visibility, making browsing feel personal and exclusive. The design helps customers feel secure, valued, and inspired-enhancing trust and making the experience more memorable and enjoyable.
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Image Credits: Photographer Credits: AP Production Sabah