Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi by Xishun Tan

Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi by Xishun Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.

DhahabuMambo ya Ndani· 2026

Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi

by Xishun Tan

Client: Vanke

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category

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The Design

About Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi

Myriad Circles ni ubunifu wa mambo ya ndani ya makazi uliokamilishwa huko Sichuan, China. Mpangilio wake umehamasishwa na makazi ya Linpan ya Sichuan Magharibi na miundo yao ya kimapokeo ya mbao ya Chuandou. Useremala maalum wa mbao za walnut ya Marekani unatafsiri upya mbinu za kufungamanisha na kuning'iniza za miundo hii. Vipande vya chuma vilivyofichwa ndani ya useremala huo vinabeba uzito wa mkusanyiko wa modeli. Chuma cha pua na kioo vimeunganishwa na mbao. Vipengele vya walnut vilivyowekwa kudumu vinaipa nafasi ya ndani kina cha kitamaduni, huku vipengele vinavyoweza kubadilishwa vinaruhusu nafasi hiyo kutumika kwa matumizi yanayobadilika.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Myriad Circles Ubunifu wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Makazi huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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