Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp by Matrix Design

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp by Matrix Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Goud in Interieur en Tentoonstellingsontwerp Competition Category.

GoudInterieur· 2026

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp

by Matrix Design

Client: Matrix Design

A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp

Hefei Since 1872 is een clubhuisinterieur van 1000 vierkante meter in Anhui, China. Het ontwerp put uit lokaal erfgoed en gebruikt een bloemblaadjesmotief als verbindend thema door de hele ruimte. De vloeren zijn belegd met stenen mozaïeken in de vorm van bloemblaadjes, en de oppervlakken zijn bekleed met travertijn met golfstructuur. Parametrische koepels zijn gegoten in glasvezelversterkt gips, en de metalen details zijn met de hand gehamerd. Gecertificeerd hout, travertijn en brons werden geselecteerd vanwege hun duurzaamheid en textuur. De receptie, lounge en rustige leeszones leiden bezoekers door serene en met elkaar verbonden sferen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Goud

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud, een immens prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan eersteklas, schitterende en uitmuntende ontwerpen. Winnaars in Goud zijn uiterst innovatieve, zeer visionaire en glamoureus verblindende creaties die het genie, de wijsheid en de bekwaamheid van hun ontwerpers weerspiegelen. Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp wordt verwacht een zeer geprezen, trendzettende en monumentale uitvinding te zijn die ongekende waarde levert. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Goud heeft gewonnen, is een spectaculair, gerespecteerd project dat enorm baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Hefei Since 1872 Clubhuis Interieurontwerp wekt intense gevoelens van verlangen, roept passie op, moedigt creativiteit aan en fascineert ons.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project redefines urban living by integrating cultural symbolism, sustainable materials, and high craftsmanship across public and private spaces. Unique features include petal inspired stone mosaics, parametric domes, artisanal metalwork, and wave textured travertine surfaces. Each detail merges visual harmony, functional elegance, and long term durability, creating an immersive aesthetic and experiential journey.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers a total design area of 1000 square meters. Panel joints across the project were controlled under 1.5 mm tolerance to ensure precision and visual consistency.
Tags: Urban Sanctuary, Travertine Texture, Parametric Ceiling, Bronze Emblem, Mosaic Stone Flooring, Petal Motif, Artisanal Metalwork, Sustainable Material, Immersive Atmosphere, Seal Series
Production Technology: Advanced digital fabrication methods like CNC templating and laser-calibrated installation were combined with artisanal techniques such as hand-hammered metalwork, seamless GFRG dome casting, and mosaic stone patterning. FSC certified timber, travertine, bronze, and polymer materials were selected for their sustainability, texture, and structural integrity.
Design Challenge: A major challenge was achieving harmony between traditional symbols and modern form without becoming decorative or abstract. Balancing handcrafted elements with digital production, navigating material logistics, and complying with safety and sustainability standards all required rigorous design iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Research: This was a cultural and spatial research project exploring the integration of urban heritage into residential and public design. Objectives included enhancing emotional identity and spatial usability. Methods involved site analysis, user feedback, and parametric modeling. Insights showed that symbolic continuity across details increased user satisfaction and cultural engagement.
Inspiration: Inspired by the cultural richness of Hefei and the legacy of the Huai Army, this project seeks to translate local heritage into contemporary design. The petal motif, rooted in the Seal Series branding, serves as a narrative thread across spatial elements. Emotional resonance, heritage symbolism, and refined modern lifestyles guided the entire design evolution.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2024 in Anhui, China and finished in July 2024.
Operation Flow: The spatial flow guides users through curated atmospheres, from elegant reception to quiet reading zones. Petal-patterned floors and reflective surfaces orient movement while interactive lighting and material textures encourage tactile and visual engagement. Users naturally navigate and dwell in areas based on mood, light, and layout.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.