Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga by Xiang Wang

Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga by Xiang Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Platinamu in Mamanu Totonu Competition Category.

PlatinamuTotonu· 2025

Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga

by Xiang Wang

Client: Tang Design

A' Design Award Platinamu Winner in Totonu Category

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The Design

About Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga

O Wen Shan Hai o se nofoaga autu mo aafiaga o le faailoga o le ava malosi o Moutai, o loo tu i Chongqing, Saina. O le totonu o le fale e lagolagoina ai le tofoina o vaiinu, taumafataga faapitoa ma faatasiga a kalapu. O se faatulagaga i le sitaili o lotoa e tuu ai se lotoa faatafafa i le ogatotonu, o loo siomia e ala savali e tau atu i potu faapitoa e eseese autu. O kapoti faaali ma nofoaga mo le tofoina o vaiinu e mulimuli i se auala pipiiga e ui atu i le maota autu. O luga o mea e ufiufi i le apamemea, kapoti e faia i uamea ma tioata faapea ma le faalo faataavalevale e faauigaina ai le filifiliga o meafaitino. O le mamanu e fesootai ai le fausaga masani a Sasae ma se faavae faaonaponei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platinamu

O le A' Design Award Platinamu na manumalo ai Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu e moni lava ona ese, matagofie ma mataʻina. O ē manumalo i le Platinamu o mea ofoofogia o le faatufugaga, o molimau o tapulaʻa o le mafaufau fatufatuaʻi, ma e faaalia ai le tomai faapolofesa e le mafaatusalia ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina nei mamanu e avea ma galuega sili ona lauiloa e faamatalaina ai le matagofie o le vaitaimi, saunoa i le manuia o le sosaiete ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga e faaalia ai se tulaga maoaʻe o le lelei ma e leai se mea e fesiligia, e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei i ona uiga aogā ma taua. Wen Shan Hai Le Mamanu Totonu o le Nofoaga Autu mo Aafiaga o Faalapotopotoga o se galuega na manumalo i le A' Design Award Platinamu e fafagu ai manaʻoga, faaosofia, faaoloa ai le fiafia, ma tupu ai le fiafia tele.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Wen Shan Hai: Moutai Heritage Experience Centeroffers diverse luxury experiencesincludingwine tastings, private banquets, and exclusive clubs, intertwining thehuman touch of the mountaincityChongqingwith the brand cultureofMoutai. Theinterpretations of Eastern aestheticsexplore the transcendence and intersection of region, time, and culture.This space serves as a cultural beacon, translating the city's identity into an engaging design that evokes vivid memories.
Dimensions & Packaging: The designer artfully intertwines the joy of liquortasting with the richness of tea culture in this understated, timeless space, inviting guests to raise a glass and savor a fragrance that lingers on. The atrium, enclosed by corridors, forms a regular square structure that creates an inviting open courtyard. Theroof tiles,overhangingeaves, and brackets reflect the rhythmicconnectionof traditional architecture and Eastern art.
Tags: Moutai, Experience Center, Display, Interior Deisign, Tang Design
Production Technology: The hall layout features display cabinets and tasting areas arranged along a meandering route, creating a journey that feels both distinct and interconnected, unfolding layer by layer. The ancient bronze surfaces establish a simple yet textured framework, conveying the historical significance of Moutai. The combination of metal and glass in the treasure display cabinets softens the coldness of transparency, harmoniously integrating with the overall ambiance.
Design Challenge: The design features a courtyard-style layout, employing framing and end-scene inspired by Eastern aesthetics. Each corner invites exploration of a unique landscape, while themed private banquet rooms are thoughtfully arranged along the corridor, embracing the atrium. Each room reflects distinct regional and cultural elements, immersing diners in the essence of Eastern life and offering a spiritual retreat into seclusion.
Research: This ethereal space, rich in Eastern aesthetics, embodies the essence of mountains and waters, crafting a serene collection point that celebrates the timeless allure of Moutai. Chongqing’s iconic elements like Chaotianmen, the Yangtze River Cableway, and Jiefangbei are intricately woven into a melodious historical narrative, merging painting and artistic concept to evoke nostalgia for the old city. The mirrored ceiling enhances the space with a symmetrical parallel effect, expanding the visual experience and depth.
Inspiration: Inspired by the brand essence of Moutai, the experience center’s spacious dome invites visitors toenjoyin the ceremonial experience of the national liquor. Soft, elegant lighting creates an interplay of lines and forms, constructing a modernist framework that connects ancient traditions with contemporary design.
Project Duration: The project was designed and completed in August, 2024 in Chongqing, China.
Operation Flow: The reception area of the front hall seamlesslyextendsthe Moutai theme, featuring an open backdrop adorned with green mountain wall fabric that beautifully complements the emerald stone-patterned front desk. This design evokes the soothing sounds of silk and bamboo, inviting guests to express their emotions freely.
Team Members: Chief designer: Xiang Wang
Image Credits: HANMOVISION