Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera by Xishun Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Златна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.
ЗлатнаЕнтеријер· 2026
Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera
by Xishun Tan
Client: Vanke
Златна награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category
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The Design
About Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera
Myriad Circles je dizajn stambenog enterijera realizovan u Sečuanu, u Kini. Prostorni raspored inspirisan je naseljima Linpan zapadnog Sečuana i njihovim tradicionalnim drvenim konstrukcijama Čuandou. Stolarija po meri od američkog oraha reinterpretira tehnike uklapanja i konzolnog prepusta ovih konstrukcija. Skrivena čelična ojačanja unutar stolarije nose težinu kolekcije maketa. Nerđajući čelik i staklo kombinovani su sa drvetom. Fiksni elementi od oraha daju enterijeru kulturnu dubinu, dok fleksibilni elementi omogućavaju da prostor služi promenljivim namenama.
The Recognition
About the Златна награда A' Design Award
Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera је добитник Златне награде A' Design Award, огромно престижног признања које се додељује првокласним, дивним и изванредним дизајнима. Добитници Златне награде изузетно су иновативне, визионарске и блиставо задивљујуће творевине које одражавају геније, мудрост и умеће својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera буде високо хваљен, трендсетерски и монументалан изум који доноси беспримерну вредност. Овај дизајн награђен Златном наградом A' Design Award спектакуларно је, поштовано дело које у великој мери користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. Myriad Circles Dizajn stambenog enterijera ствара интензивна осећања жеље, буди страст, подстиче креативност и фасцинира нас.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Echoing the structural elegance of "Linpan" architecture in Western Sichuan, China, this design distills traditional "Chuandou" timber systems into a contemporary narrative. Custom walnut joinery abstracts ancient cantilever techniques, creating a sculptural framework for the client’s "Retro-Futurist" collection. The space bridges eras, merging the precision of heritage carpentry with the playful spirit of the digital age to form a deeply personalized, culturally anchored sanctuary.
- Tags
- Retro-Futurism, Mid-Century Modern, Linpan Architecture, Residential Interior Design, Collector Workspace, Eclectic Luxury, Custom Joinery, Sichuan Vernacular, Chuandou Structure
- Production Technology
- To resurrect the essence of traditional "Linpan" settlements, we utilized contemporary fabrication techniques. The design synthesizes American Walnut—a nod to vernacular timber—with modern industrial materials like stainless steel and glass. By embedding concealed steel reinforcements within the joinery, we achieved the iconic "Chuandou" interlocking aesthetic without traditional limitations. This application of modern material science allows the ancient architectural form to be reborn within a "Retro-Futurist" context.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge lay in reconciling the solemnity of vernacular "Linpan" architecture with the vibrancy of a "Retro-Futurist" toy collection. Visually, preventing this eclectic mix from appearing chaotic required rigorous curation to balance historical weight with pop-culture playfulness. Structurally, mimicking the lightweight aesthetic of traditional "Chuandou" cantilevers while supporting heavy die-cast models imposed engineering constraints, necessitating a concealed steel skeleton within the walnut joinery.
- Research
- This project is grounded in applied design research that decodes the vernacular "Linpan" settlements of Sichuan. We sought to translate their core principles of community, organic hierarchy, and material authenticity into a contemporary urban residence. Our methodology combined ethnographic field observation, spatial analysis of traditional "Chuandou" timber structures, and material prototyping. We engaged local craftsmen and used 3D scanning alongside digital and physical modeling to test modern interpretations of joinery. A key insight emerged: the "Chuandou" system functions as a "social scaffold," organizing life through a gradient of spaces from public to private. This research directly generated the project's central "permanent-temporary" framework. Its impact is threefold: it provides business value through deep cultural narrative, offers society a model for fostering neighborhood belonging in dense cities, and advances design practice by demonstrating a rigorous methodology for systemic vernacular translation, moving beyond superficial aesthetic reference.
- Inspiration
- A chance journey through Western Sichuan introduced me to the mesmerizing "Linpan" settlements. This experience deeply resonated with me, and by a stroke of serendipity, I was soon commissioned for this Chengdu residence. Inspired to bring this local spirit indoors, I reinterpreted the region's traditional "Chuandou" timber structures. The design translates these ancient interlocking techniques into modern walnut joinery, grounding the space in its cultural roots.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2024 in China and finished in August 2025 in Sichuan China.
- Operation Flow
- The space guides visitors on a narrative journey, from the symbolic "Tree of Light" entrance into the intimate, wood-clad "Study Box." Interaction is encouraged through integrated zones where children's play is visible to adults, fostering natural community connection. Its strength lies in a "permanent-temporary" framework: the fixed walnut architecture provides cultural depth, while flexible elements allow the space to transform from a sales gallery into an active community hub. This creates not just a functional space, but one that actively builds and sustains relationships.
- Team Members
- Design Director：FIONA LIU and Project Director：TIM TAN
- Image Credits
- Photographer：Kong studio
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