Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi by Xiyao Wang

Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiUkupi· 2026

Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi

Echo Oriental nisqaqa unay China pacha yachayta musuq wasi ruray qhawaymanta musuqmanta ch'uyanchan. Uku chawpipi iskay kuti sayay t'iyu pata cheqasqa proyectupa sunqun hina, hanaq pacha aysasqa techomanta uraypi churasqa, chaymi tawa k'uchu pampa patapi hanaq pachata rikuchin. Sut'i qori bóveda techo rapipa ñut'usqanwan sumaqta llamiy qhuyayta yapan, green marmolwan q'uñi k'ullupas rikuq sunqu rimanakuyta yanapanan. Chay pacha kuyuchiyqa ñit'iywan kacharpariywan visitantekunata punkukunapa ñawpaqman puriq ruraymanta pusan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi 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. Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi 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. Echo Oriental Rikuchina Wasi 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: Echo Oriental is a 400sqm exhibition center that redefines spatial ritual through a rigorous intersection of North-South and East-West axes. It distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating traditional Chinese cosmology - the "Tian Yuan Di Fang" (Round Sky, Square Earth) concept - within a contemporary neo-luxury aesthetic. Unique features include a double-height sand table area under a celestial light and a golden vaulted ceiling with leaf embossing, creating a high-quality sensory dialogue.
Dimensions & Packaging: 400 square meters area. Single floor.
Tags: Exhibition Design, Sales Office, Oriental Aesthetics, Tian Yuan Di Fang, Axial Symmetry, Neo-Luxury, Botanical Motif, Green Marble, Architectural Ritual, Longgang, Spatial Narrative, Interior Design.
Production Technology: Conceived through hand sketch, perfected in Rhino 3D and rendered with Enscape and Photoshop
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was manifesting a grand, ceremonial architectural ritual within a compact 400sqm footprint. Overcoming this required precise axial planning to resolve complex circulation patterns without sacrificing the sense of scale. Realizing the golden vaulted ceiling with leaf embossing involved a technical balance between artisanal textures and modern production. The project successfully navigated the obstacle of blending historic cosmology with current luxury market demands.
Research: This project utilized Applied Spatial Psychology and Cultural Semiotics research to redefine real estate exhibition standards. Objectives focused on balancing ritualistic ceremonial order with botanical fluidity. Methodology involved Axial Mapping and Comparative Materiality studies. Data was collected via site-specific environmental analysis and historical research into "Tian Yuan Di Fang" cosmology. Participants included local design stakeholders and potential residents. Results showed a high-efficiency circulation flow that significantly reduced visitor fatigue. Insights reveal that "spatial compression and release" triggers emotional engagement. This research impacts the industry by demonstrating that design-driven cultural storytelling directly increases commercial perceived value and social community pride.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the organic fluidity of the adjacent Taihu Park, translating botanical motifs into architectural curves. Motivated by the tension between heritage and modernity, the project explores the "Echo" of ancient Oriental philosophy - specifically the harmony of the circle and square - within a high-end commercial context. Research into "spatial compression and release" informs the transition from intimate, deep corridors to expansive, light-filled grand halls.
Project Duration: Project finished in February 2026, and is located in Longgang, Wenzhou, China
Operation Flow: The project operates through a progressive "step-by-step" ritualistic flow. Visitors interact with the space via a series of thresholds: from a high-contrast entry lobby to a monumental central core. The spatial interaction is defined by rhythm—alternating between the compression of deep, shaded corridors and the release of the bright, green-marble hall. Strategic "scenic openings" in VIP areas facilitate visual porosity, allowing the narrative of nature to permeate every interaction.
Team Members: Xiyao Wang
Image Credits: All Renderings by Xiyao Wang