Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake by Matrix Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
KouraRoto Whare· 2026
Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake
Client: Matrix Design
A' Design Award Koura Winner in Roto Whare Category
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The Design
About Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake
Ko Mansion of Value he hoahoa roto mō tētahi whare karapu motuhake i hangaia mō ngā huihuinga pāpori. E 4000 mita pūrua te rahi o te wāhi, e toru ōna papa. I whakaawehia te hoahoa e te Waldorf Astoria o Niu Ioka, ā, ka whakamāori anō i te ōrite me te hangarite o ngā tikanga tawhito. Ko te āhuahanga Art Deco, ngā taipitopito i mahia ā-ringa me te whakamaramatanga paparanga e hanga ana i tētahi āhua whakahirahira. Kei roto i ngā rauemi ko ngā papa pounamu nunui, te kōhatu māori, te karaihe tioata, te kupenga konganuku me ngā whakauru anga pārau. Ka haere ngā manuhiri mai i te tomokanga nui ki ngā wāhi whakaaturanga me ngā rūma kai motuhake.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Koura
Ko Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Mansion of Value Te Whakaahua Roto o te Whare Karapu Motuhake i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This 4000 sqm private clubhouse draws from the New York Waldorf Astoria Hotel to craft a luxurious, classically inspired social space. The project merges Art Deco geometry, handcrafted detailing, and immersive lighting to create a ceremonial atmosphere that balances cultural depth with contemporary sophistication.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Design area is 4000 sqm across three floors. The circular floor pattern and ceiling skylight align with millimeter level precision. A 10 meter high vertical reference ensured central symmetry. Large monolithic jade slabs were custom sourced to maintain seamless grain continuity.
- Tags
- Waldorf Inspiration, Classical Symmetry, Jade Stone Backdrop, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Art Deco Revival, Luxury Clubhouse, Curated Art Space, Timeless Design, Immersive Lighting, Modern Neoclassicism
- Production Technology
- Realization involved CNC precision cutting, large-format jade stone sourcing, laser alignment of floor and ceiling, and hand forged mother of pearl inlays. GRC and metal mesh structures, natural stone, and crystal were combined with eco certified furniture materials and flame retardant finishes.
- Design Challenge
- Key challenges included translating classical motifs into modern functions, aligning marble inlays with skylights, and sourcing rare jade stone under tight timelines. The project also balanced regulatory demands with artistic aspirations, requiring cross disciplinary coordination and adaptive fabrication.
- Research
- This project combined typological research on luxury hospitality spaces with material experiments and user interviews. Objectives included emotional resonance, spatial dignity, and brand expression. Results confirmed that classical elements foster stronger user identification and elevate perceived space value.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the legacy and spatial grandeur of the Waldorf Astoria. Its aim is to reinterpret classical proportion, symmetry, and ritualistic beauty through a modern lens, creating a space that symbolizes status, heritage, and refined lifestyle for today's elite communities.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2024 in Sichuan, China and finished in December 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors experience a curated journey from grand foyer to exhibition spaces and private dining. Spatial symmetry, layered lighting, and artistic elements guide movement while creating emotional impact. Art installations and textures invite contemplation and enhance social engagement.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, MANSION OF VALUE, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, MANSION OF VALUE, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, MANSION OF VALUE, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, MANSION OF VALUE, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, MANSION OF VALUE, 2024.
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