Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu) by Mto & Large

Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu) by Mto & Large is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiUkupi· 2026

Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu)

by Mto & Large

Client: Mto & Large

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu)

Cest Lavie Villa nisqaqa huk wasi ukhu diseñum, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China llaqtapi tarikuq. Wasipa ukhunqa 478 metro cuadrado hina hatunmi. Kay diseñoqa China hinallataq Occidente kawsaykunata huñun, mana tukukuq kanchay nisqa yuyaywan. Llaqtapa kaqninkuna, Shu Embroidery nisqa awasqapa llamkaynin hinallataq Sichuan Opera uyachakunapa llimpinkuna, kunan pachapi Francia estilo nisqawan tinkunku. Pampamanta hanaqkama ventanakunaqa cuartokunapa saywankunata kichanku hinaspa pachamanta kanchayta yaykuchinku. Achka ruwanayuq sapallan kuchukunaqa hukniray kawsay ruwaykunapaq allinmi. Arte churasqakuna hinallataq pirqa llimpisqakunaqa mawka llimpikunawan hinaspa kutichisqa kapchikunawan ruwasqam kanku.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu) A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu) ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Cest Lavie Villa Wasi Ukhu Muyuriq Ruway (Wasipa Ukhun Diseñu) achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Compared with designs of the same type, this project has three advantages. First, Chinese and Western cultures integrate through the aesthetics of material forms and natural light. Second, it absorbs the local cultural atmosphere and forms a unique park-city lifestyle scene that conforms to the project's positioning. Third, it adopts environmentally friendly materials to further refine the production of installation materials.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers an interior area of 478 square meters, located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu. The space integrates floor-to-ceiling windows that open the boundaries of the rooms, multifunctional private areas for diverse usage, and custom art installations crafted from eco-friendly and recycled materials.
Tags: Boundless Light, Shu Embroidery, Sichuan Opera, Chengdu Culture, Chinese and Western fusion, French Romance, Sustainable Design, Recycled Materials, Interior Space, Art Integration
Production Technology: The project emphasizes environmental protection in material use. Art installations and wall paintings were crafted using aged pigments and recycled waste materials. Environmentally friendly materials were applied in the production of installation elements. The design effect relies on the interplay of material properties and natural light rather than special technologies.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was introducing a high-risk eclectic style into China's real estate market while meeting a tight schedule for remote construction. Implementation of art installations faced technical difficulties, and wall paintings raised differing interpretations among stakeholders. These were overcome through close collaboration, timely communication, and the designer's personal revisions using aged pigments and recycled materials.
Research: This project is located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. As an emerging commercial city, Chengdu also boasts profound local cultural heritage. The project integrates the texture of Shu Embroidery stitches and the color relationships of Sichuan Opera Face-Changing masks, and combines them with the theme of "Boundless Light" to present itself through contemporary artistic approaches.
Inspiration: Drawing inspiration from the integration of Chengdu's local culture and international aesthetics, this design extracts local elements such as Shu Embroidery and the color palettes of Sichuan Opera Face-Changing. It uses the element of light to adorn the shape of the interior space and its decorations, ultimately presenting an eclectic style infused with contemporary French romance.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2025 and finished in August 2025 in China.
Operation Flow: The space operates as a poetic residence where light shapes atmosphere and guides movement. Floor-to-ceiling windows erase boundaries, creating openness, while multifunctional areas adapt to different living scenarios. Users interact with shifting light, textures, and cultural references, experiencing an immersive blend of art and life that enhances both function and emotional resonance.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Villa, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Villa, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Villa, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Villa, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer 4U Studio-Zou Fenghan, Cest Lavie Villa, 2025.