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Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor by Xiyao Wang

Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje notranjega prostora in razstav Competition Category.


SrebrnaInterier· 2026

Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Interier Category

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The Design

About Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor

Echo Oriental na novo interpretira tradicionalno kitajsko kozmologijo skozi sodobno arhitekturno prizmo. Osrednje območje s peščeno mizo dvojne višine predstavlja srce projekta, umeščeno pod nebesnim napetim stropom, ki simbolizira nebo nad kvadratnim tlorisom. Značilen zlati obokani strop z reliefom listja dodaja otipljivo bogastvo, medtem ko paleta zelenega marmorja in toplega lesa omogoča čutni dialog. Prostorska koreografija uporablja stiskanje in sproščanje za vodenje obiskovalcev skozi postopni ritual pragov.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Echo Oriental Osnovna funkcija: Razstavni prostor je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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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

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