Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis by Mto & Hwcd

Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis by Mto & Hwcd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

AurumInterior· 2026

Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis

by Mto & Hwcd

Client: Mto & Hwcd

Praemium A' Design Award Aureum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis

Cest Lavie Gallery est ornatus interior pro sodalitate vitae elegantis et artium in urbe Chengdu, in Sinis. Spatium tria milia et octingentos metros quadratos complectitur ac stilum luxuriae ferae sequitur. Distributio functionalis creat areas colloquiorum stilo Gallico, areas expositionis artis Africanae, et areas otii, motum facilem inter zonas privatas et publicas permittens. Materiae comprehendunt bracteam ligneam, lapidem, vitrum artificiosum, metallum, et textilia importata. Lateres rubri oecologici ad mensuram facti et pellis artificialis varietatem tactilem addunt. Texturae naturales et lumen iter visitatoris ducunt.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Cest Lavie Gallery Ornatus Interior Commercialis cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Compared with similar commercial space designs, this project offers unique features and a fresh brand image. Crafted in a wild luxury style, it uses elegant eco-friendly materials to evoke a natural ambiance. Through functional zoning, it incorporates French-style artistic negotiation areas and African wild art exhibition areas, creating a stylish, understated luxury art club that fully embodies the spirit of wild luxury.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers an interior space of 3,800 square meters in Chengdu. Functional zoning includes French-style negotiation areas and African wild art exhibition areas. Main materials include wood veneer, luxury stone, artistic glass, metal, imported fabrics, and customized eco-friendly red bricks and artificial fur, ensuring both durability and alignment with the wild luxury style.
Tags: Wild Luxury, Chengdu Culture, French-Style Negotiation, African Art Exhibition, Eco-Friendly Design, Recycled Materials, Luxury Stone, Artistic Glass, Contemporary Lifestyle, Sustainable Interior
Production Technology: The project primarily utilizes materials such as wood veneer, luxury stone, artistic glass, metal, and imported fabrics, while also incorporating customized eco-friendly red bricks and customized artificial fur materials. The selection and application of these various materials align with the project's overall style and functional requirements.
Design Challenge: The hardest challenge was developing customized eco-friendly red bricks and artificial fur, requiring R&D from production to on-site installation. A tight four-month schedule added pressure across building optimization, construction, and customization. Internally, balancing international aesthetics with Chengdu's cultural identity posed creative risks; externally, limited time and technical constraints demanded close collaboration and process refinement.
Research: This research was design-oriented, aiming to merge fashion, art, and commerce in Chengdu. Methods included cultural analysis, material research, and prototyping. Data were gathered through market studies, local cultural references, and material testing, with input from design teams, craftsmen, and clients. Results showed strong user resonance with wild luxury aesthetics. Insights reveal that eco-conscious material innovation can elevate commercial branding while enriching lifestyle experiences.
Inspiration: The design inspiration of this project stems from three aspects: first, Chengdu's abundant natural resources and the surrounding environment of the project that is surrounded by mountains and waters; second, the new-type commercial lifestyle format presented by the project's name "Baiyu Ming" and its French counterpart "Cest lavie"; third, the current popular trend of wild luxury style and the project's demand for the expression of artistic life.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2025 and finished in August 2025 in China.
Operation Flow: The gallery operates as a lifestyle and art club where visitors move through zones of negotiation, exhibition, and leisure. Natural textures and light guide interaction, while functional layouts allow seamless transitions between private and public areas. Customized materials enhance tactile experience, and the immersive atmosphere integrates art, nature, and commerce to deliver a refined, user-centered journey.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Gallery, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Gallery, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Gallery, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Gallery, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Gallery, 2025.