Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo by David Ma

Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo by David Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

IfezaImbere y'Inyubako· 2026

Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo

by David Ma

Client: DM Space Design Co., Ltd.

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

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The Design

About Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo

Klabu Noble Gathering ya Shanghai Reeb ni ikigo cy'ingenzi cyunganira amazu acumbikirwamo yo mu rwego rwo hejuru ya Noble Gathering, ari umwe mu mishinga yo kuvugurura umujyi w'uruganda rw'inzoga rwa Shanghai Reeb. Kuko ishingiye ku gitekerezo cy'ibanze cy'Uburyo bwa Kigezweho bwa Shanghai (Modern Shanghai Style), ikuramo mu buryo bwitondewe ibiranga ubwubatsi bw'ikirangirire bwa Shikumen bwa Shanghai nk'insanganyamatsiko y'umwanya, kandi igasubiramo mu buryo bushya ubwiza ndangamuco bwa Shanghai ya kera binyuze mu rurimi rw'igishushanyo mbonera cya kigezweho. Yashushanyijwe by'umwihariko kugira ngo ihe abanyacyubahiro bo mu mujyi serivisi z'akataraboneka zicungwa mu buryo bwa hoteli hamwe n'ahantu ho guhurira mu mibanire yo mu rwego rwo hejuru.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Noble Gathering Inzu y'Ikirabo ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Shanghai reeb 'Noble Gathering' Clubhouse: A Refined Urban Retreat
Nestled within the Shanghai reeb complex—a transformative urban regeneration of the former reeb Brewery in Minhang District—the Noble Gathering (Huicui Jiuli) clubhouse offers a sophisticated sanctuary for residents of its high-end serviced apartments. This exclusive space blends Shanghai’s cultural heritage with contemporary luxury, creating an environment tailored for discerning urban elites .
Dimensions & Packaging: Category: Clubhouse
Area: 1400 SQM
Tags: Reeb, Noble Gathering, Clubhouse, dmdesign
Production Technology: Materials are meticulously curated, featuring natural marble, textured black wood, handcrafted bronze metalwork, and gold-leaf accents, all reflecting a harmony of tradition and innovation .
Design Challenge: The project site was originally a modern office building. Per the client’s requirements, it was repurposed into a high-end serviced apartment complex. The scope of this design project focuses on the renovation of the clubhouse space that supports the serviced apartments.
The key design challenges of the project included the following:
1.Spatial reconfiguration: Specifically, how to fully leverage the high-ceilinged lobby space to create more multi-functional clubhouse areas.
2.Stylistic coherence during transition: Achieving a cohesive aesthetic while retaining some of the original decorative surfaces.
3.Integration of new and existing materials & construction techniques: This involved striking a harmonious balance between new and old materials, as well as implementing protective measures for the retained existing materials throughout the construction process.
Research: In the initial phase, the design team conducted on-site surveys of Shanghai’s historical and cultural buildings, collecting architectural and interior design elements. These were categorized, analyzed, refined, and reimagined through a modern lens to align with contemporary aesthetics, then integrated into the clubhouse design.
Key examples include the Shikumen, an iconic traditional architectural feature, reinterpreted as a streamlined modern spatial motif using contemporary materials. Additionally, linear elements from traditional buildings were simplified and abstracted into sleek decorative lines incorporated into the interior.
This approach infuses the modern space with traditional historical charm. Combined with modern materials and construction techniques, it has resulted in a high-end living space seamlessly blending historical allure and modern comfort.
Inspiration: The clubhouse’s design embraces a modern "Haipai" (Shanghai-style) aesthetic, reinterpreting the city’s iconic Shikumen architectural motifs through a contemporary lens. Emphasis is placed on the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a fluid, scenic experience .
Project Duration: The project commenced in November 2024, was completed in May 2025, and was officially opened to the public in July 2025. It is located in Shanghai, China.
Operation Flow: Facilities cater to diverse lifestyles, encompassing a garden-style entrance courtyard, a hotel-style lobby, and versatile areas including a lounge, bar, business meeting room, reading zone, children’s play area, gym, yoga room, tea room, billiards room, and card games room .
By leveraging the site’s industrial heritage and prime location, the Noble Gathering clubhouse provides a serene, culturally rich retreat—a testament to luxurious, modern living in Shanghai .