Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu by Matrix Design

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu by Matrix Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Quri Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

QuriUkupi· 2026

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu

by Matrix Design

Client: Matrix Design

A' Design Award Quri Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu

Hefei Since 1872 nisqaqa huk clubhouse ukhu wasi disñum, 1000 metro kuadrado hatun kaq, Anhui, China suyupi. Kay disñuqa chay llaqtapa ñawpa yachayninmanta hap'ikun, hinaspa t'ika raphi rikch'aytam llapan kuska kaqkunapi hukllachasqa yuyaywan apaykachan. Pampakunaqa t'ika raphi rikch'ayniyuq rumi mosaicokunawan mast'asqam kachkan, hinaspa perqakunapas qucha phuqchiy rikch'ayniyuq travertino rumiwan p'achachisqam. Parametrico nisqa muyu hanaqkunaqa vidrio fibrawan kallpachasqa yeso nisqawan ruwasqam, hinaspa metal huch'uy ruwaykunaqa makiwan takasqam kachkan. Certificasqa k'ullu, travertino rumi, bronce nisqa ima akllasqam karqan unay kawsananpaq hinaspa llamiyninpaq. Chaskina, samana, ch'in ñawinchana kuskakunapas watukuqkunata thak kawsayniyuq, t'inkisqa muyuriykunanta pusan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Quri Premiu

Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu A' Design Award Quri Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta ñawpak kallari, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Quri mishak kashkakunaka mushuk yuyay achka, ñawpakta rikuk shinallatak achikyaska rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu ashtawan alabashka, mushuk ñankunata churak shinallatak hatun valorta kuk yuyay kanata munanku. Kay Quri Premiu japishka diseñuka hanak, yupaychashka rurashka kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Hefei Since 1872 Clubhouse Ukhu Wasi Disñu munayta kallarichin, yuyayta kallarichin, ruraytapash kallarichin shinallatak kuyaychin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.