Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango by Matrix Design

Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango by Matrix Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

ZahabuImbere y'Inyubako· 2026

Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango

by Matrix Design

Client: Matrix Design

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

41,672

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #174515

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango

Hefei Since 1872 ni igishushanyo cy'imbere mu nzu y'ikiraro cy'abanyamuryango gifite ubuso bwa metero kare 1000 muri Anhui, mu Bushinwa. Iki gishushanyo gishingiye ku murage w'aho hantu kandi gikoresha ishusho y'amababa y'indabo nk'insanganyamatsiko ihuriweho mu mwanya wose. Hasi hashyizweho amabuye ya mozayike afite ishusho y'amababa y'indabo, naho ubuso bukaba bwuzuyeho travertine ifite imiterere y'imiraba. Ibisenge by'uruziga bikozwe muri parametrike byacurwe muri gipse ikomejwe n'insinga z'ikirahure, naho ibice by'icyuma byakubiswe n'intoki. Ibiti byemejwe, travertine na bronze byatoranyijwe kubera kuramba n'imiterere yabyo. Aho bakirira abashyitsi, aho baruhukira n'ahantu hatuje ho gusomera bihereza abasura mu bihe bituje kandi bihujwe neza.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu

Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo biri ku rwego rwa mbere, bitangaje kandi by'indashyikirwa. Abegukanye Zahabu ni ibihangano birimo udushya twinshi, bifite icyerekezo kandi bimurika, bigaragaza impano, ubwenge n'ubuhanga bw'ababihanze. Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano gishimwa cyane, gishyiraho imigendekere mishya kandi gitanga agaciro katigeze kaboneka. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Zahabu ni umushinga utangaje kandi wubahwa ugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Hefei Since 1872 Igishushanyo cy'Imbere mu Nzu y'Ikiraro cy'Abanyamuryango itera ibyifuzo bikomeye, ikangura ishyaka, ishishikariza guhanga kandi igatwara imitima yacu.

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.