Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis by Yeenian Yao

Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis by Yeenian Yao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

FerrumInterior· 2025

Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis

by Yeenian Yao

Client: Whikin Yao

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis

Textus Libri: Kunming Wangfujing est interior fori emptionis, 1900 metra quadrata complectens, in Kunming, Sinis. Designatio artem tincturae nodatae populi Bai in spatium commerciale modernum applicat. Formae caeruleae et albae manibus nodatae et tincturis plantarum naturalibus efficiuntur, ita ut quodque textile singulare sit. Materiae purae gossypii et lini ob commoditatem et sustentabilitatem eliguntur. Dispositio tabernas et loca quietis ita ordinat ut motus fluat, dum plantae et sedilia tranquillitatem creant. Consilium est patrimonium culturale locale cum mercatura hodierna coniungere.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Kunming Wangfujing Functio Primaria: Designatio Interior Fori Emptionis ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 1900m² renovation project , seamlessly blends China's intangible cultural heritage with modern commercial spaces. This design transcends mere surface decoration, delving deep into the essence of cultural heritage and innovation. Within the space, the blue-and-white interweaving of tie-dye resembles a dialogue between history and modernity, preserving the purity and charm of the intangible cultural heritage while endowing the mall with an unprecedented fashion vitality.
Dimensions & Packaging: In terms of technical characteristics, tie-dye utilizes hand-tying knots and natural dyes to achieve randomness in patterns and a layered effect in colors, ensuring that every piece of fabric is unique. Regarding specifications, high-quality pure cotton fabrics are carefully selected, incorporating environmental protection principles to ensure both comfort and sustainability in the renovated area.
Tags: Kunming Wangfujing； Department Store； Renovated Space； YEENIAN DESIGN； Cultural Integration；Bai Nationality Tie-dye；Eco-friendly Materials
Production Technology: In the renovation project of Kunming Wangfujing Department Store, YEENIAN DESIGN seamlessly integrates the traditional Bai nationality's tie-dye craftsmanship, infusing a unique cultural charm into the 1900m² renovated area. Tie-dye, a renowned traditional handicraft of the Bai people, is celebrated for its natural colors and distinctive patterns. By meticulously selecting natural cotton and linen materials and incorporating modern design concepts, the project utilizes ancient yet exquisite techniques such as hand-tying knots and dyeing with natural plant-based dyes to create spatial decorations that preserve traditional charm while also aligning with modern aesthetics.
Design Challenge: In this renovation project, the biggest creative challenge faced by YEENIAN DESIGN lay in blending tradition with modernity. Internally, the team had to balance the historical depth of the mall with the demands of modern consumers; externally, they were influenced by market changes and technological innovations.

To overcome these challenges, the design team delved deeply into local traditional culture, integrating modern aesthetics and design concepts to create a unique space. Through innovative layout, carefully selected materials, and color schemes, they preserved the historical charm while infusing it with fashionable vitality.
Research: The Kunming Wangfujing Department Store renovation project, targeting the upgrade of a 1900m² core area, was meticulously planned and implemented by "YEENIAN DESIGN". This project aims to reshape the shopping environment and enhance customer experience through modern design concepts and spatial optimization. The renovation focuses on spatial layout, atmosphere creation, and functional improvement, striving to create a comprehensive high end shopping space that integrates shopping, leisure, and entertainment.
Inspiration: The design inspiration stems from the Chinese Bai nationality's tie-dye craftsmanship, blending cultural heritage with modern commercial needs. Inspired by the profound cultural foundations of Bai people in Yunnan, the Design team aims to create a unique shopping experience. By delving deeply into the art of tie-dye, the team extracts the essence of its colors and patterns, incorporating them into the mall renovation, enabling customers to be culturally nurtured while shopping.
Project Duration: The project took 10 months from design to completion，finally competed in Dec 2023 Kunming China.
Operation Flow: After the redesign by the design team, customers can now shop more smoothly, feeling as natural as strolling with an old friend. The designers have arranged the space meticulously, with every store and rest area perfectly positioned, making the shopping experience enjoyable and effortless.

The key lies in their understanding of customers' preferences, seamlessly blending practicality with aesthetics. Green plants, comfortable seating, and thoughtful details contribute to a warmer and more relaxing atmosphere in the mall.
Patents: Interior Design：YEENIAN Interior Design Co., Ltd
Image Credits: Wei Liu