Golide Mkati · 2026
Myriad Circles Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba Yokhalamo
by Xishun Tan
- Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award 2026 in Mkati
- CLIENT: Vanke
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 19,893
- Verification code 8E21701F58 · Verify this award
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About Myriad Circles Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba Yokhalamo
Myriad Circles ndi kapangidwe ka mkati mwa nyumba yokhalamo komwe kanamalizidwa ku Sichuan, China. Kalongosoledwe kake kanauziridwa ndi midzi ya Linpan ya kumadzulo kwa Sichuan ndi nyumba zawo zamatabwa zachikhalidwe za Chuandou. Ntchito yamatabwa yapadera ya American walnut imabwereza mwatsopano njira zolumikizirana ndi zopachikira za nyumba zimenezi. Zolimbitsa zachitsulo zobisika mkati mwa matabwawo zimanyamula kulemera kwa gulu la zitsanzo. Chitsulo chosachita dzimbiri ndi magalasi zimaphatikizidwa ndi matabwa. Zinthu za walnut zokhazikika zimapatsa mkati mwa nyumbayo kuzama kwachikhalidwe, pomwe zinthu zosinthasintha zimalola kuti malowo azigwiritsidwa ntchito m'njira zosiyanasiyana.
About the Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award
Myriad Circles Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba Yokhalamo ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, odabwitsa ndi odziwika. Opambana a Golide ndi zolengedwa zatsopano kwambiri, zoona patali ndi zonyezimira zomwe zimaonetsa luntha, nzeru ndi luso la opanga awo. Myriad Circles Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba Yokhalamo akuyembekezeka kukhala chopangidwa chotamandidwa kwambiri, chokhazikitsa zochitika ndi chachikulu chomwe chimabweretsa phindu losawonekapo kale. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award awa ndi ntchito yodabwitsa, yolemekezeka yomwe imapindulitsa kwambiri ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Myriad Circles Kapangidwe ka Mkati mwa Nyumba Yokhalamo amabweretsa zilakolako zamphamvu, kudzutsa chidwi, kulimbikitsa luso lolenga ndi kutikopa.
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- Unique Properties
- Echoing the structural elegance of "Linpan" architecture in Western Sichuan, China, this design distills traditional "Chuandou" timber systems into a contemporary narrative. Custom walnut joinery abstracts ancient cantilever techniques, creating a sculptural framework for the client’s "Retro-Futurist" collection. The space bridges eras, merging the precision of heritage carpentry with the playful spirit of the digital age to form a deeply personalized, culturally anchored sanctuary.
- Tags
- Retro-Futurism, Mid-Century Modern, Linpan Architecture, Residential Interior Design, Collector Workspace, Eclectic Luxury, Custom Joinery, Sichuan Vernacular, Chuandou Structure
- Production Technology
- To resurrect the essence of traditional "Linpan" settlements, we utilized contemporary fabrication techniques. The design synthesizes American Walnut—a nod to vernacular timber—with modern industrial materials like stainless steel and glass. By embedding concealed steel reinforcements within the joinery, we achieved the iconic "Chuandou" interlocking aesthetic without traditional limitations. This application of modern material science allows the ancient architectural form to be reborn within a "Retro-Futurist" context.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge lay in reconciling the solemnity of vernacular "Linpan" architecture with the vibrancy of a "Retro-Futurist" toy collection. Visually, preventing this eclectic mix from appearing chaotic required rigorous curation to balance historical weight with pop-culture playfulness. Structurally, mimicking the lightweight aesthetic of traditional "Chuandou" cantilevers while supporting heavy die-cast models imposed engineering constraints, necessitating a concealed steel skeleton within the walnut joinery.
- Research
- This project is grounded in applied design research that decodes the vernacular "Linpan" settlements of Sichuan. We sought to translate their core principles of community, organic hierarchy, and material authenticity into a contemporary urban residence. Our methodology combined ethnographic field observation, spatial analysis of traditional "Chuandou" timber structures, and material prototyping. We engaged local craftsmen and used 3D scanning alongside digital and physical modeling to test modern interpretations of joinery. A key insight emerged: the "Chuandou" system functions as a "social scaffold," organizing life through a gradient of spaces from public to private. This research directly generated the project's central "permanent-temporary" framework. Its impact is threefold: it provides business value through deep cultural narrative, offers society a model for fostering neighborhood belonging in dense cities, and advances design practice by demonstrating a rigorous methodology for systemic vernacular translation, moving beyond superficial aesthetic reference.
- Inspiration
- A chance journey through Western Sichuan introduced me to the mesmerizing "Linpan" settlements. This experience deeply resonated with me, and by a stroke of serendipity, I was soon commissioned for this Chengdu residence. Inspired to bring this local spirit indoors, I reinterpreted the region's traditional "Chuandou" timber structures. The design translates these ancient interlocking techniques into modern walnut joinery, grounding the space in its cultural roots.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2024 in China and finished in August 2025 in Sichuan China.
- Operation Flow
- The space guides visitors on a narrative journey, from the symbolic "Tree of Light" entrance into the intimate, wood-clad "Study Box." Interaction is encouraged through integrated zones where children's play is visible to adults, fostering natural community connection. Its strength lies in a "permanent-temporary" framework: the fixed walnut architecture provides cultural depth, while flexible elements allow the space to transform from a sales gallery into an active community hub. This creates not just a functional space, but one that actively builds and sustains relationships.
- Image Credits
- Photographer：Kong studio
