Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni by Mto & Hwcd

Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni by Mto & Hwcd 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

Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni

by Mto & Hwcd

Client: Mto & Hwcd

A' Design Award Koura Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni

Ko Cest Lavie Gallery he hoahoa rōpū o roto mō tētahi karapu toi me te oranga noho i Chengdu, Haina. E 3,800 mita pūrua te rahi o te wāhi, ā, e whai ana i te kāhua taonga mōhoao. Mā te wāwāhi ā-mahi ka hangaia ngā wāhi whiriwhiri kōrero ā-Wīwī, ngā wāhi whakaaturanga toi o Āwherika, me ngā wāhi whakatā, kia rere pai ai te nekeneke i waenga i ngā rohe tūmataiti me ngā rohe tūmatanui. Ko ngā rauemi ko te papa rākau, te kōhatu, te karaehe toi, te konganuku, me ngā kākahu papanga i kawea mai i tāwāhi. Mā ngā pereki whero taiao i whakaritea motuhake me te huruhuru hangahanga ka nui ake te rerekētanga ā-pā. Mā ngā papanga māori me te māramatanga e ārahi te huarahi haere a ngā manuhiri.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Koura

Ko Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni 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 Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni 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 Cest Lavie Gallery Te Hoahoa Rōpū o Roto mō te Arumoni 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: 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.