Hangzhou Meizhi Home Design Co., Ltd · CLIENT: Hangzhou Meizhi Home Design Co., Ltd
Oriental Villa is a sales office interior in Huzhou, China. The space covers 650 square meters and draws on the architecture, gardens and water town landscape of Nanxun. Ancient Chinese paintings are reinterpreted through embroidery, ink layering and foil burning. Sculptural elements made of platinum crystal acrylic represent water in several forms. Metal, marble, wood veneer, leather and fabric are used to add texture. Changing light and cultural motifs guide visitors through the space in a calm sequence.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This project blends Nanxun's traditional architectural features, gardens, and cultural motifs into a contemporary leisure space. Its uniqueness lies in integrating ancient Chinese paintings through refined techniques like embroidery and ink stacking, highlighting cultural richness while using modern materials like crystal acrylic to express water's poetic charm.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total interior area spans 650 square meters. Materials used include metal, wood veneer, marble, leather, fabric, and platinum crystal acrylic. Decorative elements incorporate traditional Chinese craftsmanship alongside contemporary artistic fabrication methods to achieve cultural and spatial integration.
- Tags
- Nanxun Culture, Oriental Leisure Space, Ancient Paintings, Water Town Design, Acrylic Sculpture, Embroidery Technique, Garden Architecture, Modern Aesthetics, Cultural Memory, Immersive Experience
- Production Technology
- The project utilizes embroidery, ink layering, and foil burning techniques to reinterpret ancient paintings. Sculptural elements made from platinum crystal acrylic reinterpret water in diverse forms. Main materials include metal, marble, wood veneer, leather, and fabric, all selected to enhance texture and atmosphere.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was translating ancient paintings into three dimensional, textural spatial expressions. Adapting embroidery and ink techniques for modern interiors required extensive testing. Balancing authenticity with contemporary aesthetics while preserving emotional depth was also complex but essential.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2025 in Huzhou, China and finished in May 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Visitors transition through the space in an emotional sequence from curiosity to tranquility via changing light, textures, and cultural symbols. Artworks and sculptures guide their attention and mood, creating an immersive environment where aesthetics, history, and spatial flow interact organically.
- Research
- This was qualitative research focused on cultural integration in spatial design. Field studies in Nanxun were conducted, analyzing architectural features, garden typologies, and traditional artworks. Techniques were tested with artisans to apply painting translations. The result is a culturally immersive, emotionally resonant space with significant influence on heritage-inspired design.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration comes from Nanxun's local culture, water town landscapes, and historical legacy. The design seeks to translate these emotional and spatial memories into a modern narrative that allows users to journey through curiosity, contemplation, and comfort, evoking a deep connection to place and heritage.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer HAMOVISION, Oriental Villa, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer HAMOVISION, Oriental Villa, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer HAMOVISION, Oriental Villa, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer HAMOVISION, Oriental Villa, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer HAMOVISION, Oriental Villa, 2025.
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