Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan by Xiyao Wang

Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan by Xiyao Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Interyor na Espasyo at Eksibisyon Competition Category.

PilakInteryor· 2026

Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan

by Xiyao Wang

Client: Extended Play Lab

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Interyor Category

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The Design

About Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan

Muling binibigyang-kahulugan ng Echo Oriental ang tradisyunal na kosmolohiyang Tsino sa pamamagitan ng kontemporaryong lente ng arkitektura. Ang gitnang double-height na lugar ng sand table ay nagsisilbing puso ng proyekto, nakalagay sa ilalim ng isang makalangit na stretch ceiling na sumasagisag sa himpapawid sa ibabaw ng isang parisukat na plano ng sahig. Isang natatanging gintong vaulted na kisame na may embossing ng dahon ang nagdaragdag ng mayamang tekstura, habang ang paleta ng berdeng marmol at mainit na kahoy ay nagpapadaloy ng isang pandama na diyalogo. Gumagamit ang espasyal na koreograpiya ng pagsisiksik at pagpapakawala upang gabayan ang mga bisita sa isang progresibong ritwal ng mga pintuan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Echo Oriental Silid-Tanghalan ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

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