Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu by Matrix Design

Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu by Matrix Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.

IgolideIngaphakathi· 2026

Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu

by Matrix Design

Client: Matrix Design

Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu

IHefei Since 1872 yindawo yangaphakathi yeklabhu egubungela iimitha ezisikweri eziyi-1000 e-Anhui, eTshayina. Uyilo lusekelwe kwilifa lasekuhlaleni kwaye lusebenzisa umfanekiso wamagqabi eentyatyambo njengomxholo owabelwana ngawo kuyo yonke indawo. Imigangatho ibekwe ngeemozayiki zamatye ezimile okwamagqabi eentyatyambo, kwaye iindawo eziphezulu zigqunywe nge-travertine enomkhitha wamaza. Iidom zeparametric zityhidwe ngejipsam eyomelezwe ngefayibha yeglasi, kwaye iinkcukacha zesinyithi zikhandwe ngesandla. Umthi oqinisekisiweyo, i-travertine kunye nebhronzi zikhethwe ngenxa yokomelela kunye nomkhitha. Indawo yokwamkela, indawo yokuphumla kunye neendawo ezizolileyo zokufunda zikhokela iindwendwe kwiimeko ezizolileyo nezidibeneyo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award

Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Hefei Since 1872 uYilo lwaNgaphakathi lweKlabhu idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project redefines urban living by integrating cultural symbolism, sustainable materials, and high craftsmanship across public and private spaces. Unique features include petal inspired stone mosaics, parametric domes, artisanal metalwork, and wave textured travertine surfaces. Each detail merges visual harmony, functional elegance, and long term durability, creating an immersive aesthetic and experiential journey.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers a total design area of 1000 square meters. Panel joints across the project were controlled under 1.5 mm tolerance to ensure precision and visual consistency.
Tags: Urban Sanctuary, Travertine Texture, Parametric Ceiling, Bronze Emblem, Mosaic Stone Flooring, Petal Motif, Artisanal Metalwork, Sustainable Material, Immersive Atmosphere, Seal Series
Production Technology: Advanced digital fabrication methods like CNC templating and laser-calibrated installation were combined with artisanal techniques such as hand-hammered metalwork, seamless GFRG dome casting, and mosaic stone patterning. FSC certified timber, travertine, bronze, and polymer materials were selected for their sustainability, texture, and structural integrity.
Design Challenge: A major challenge was achieving harmony between traditional symbols and modern form without becoming decorative or abstract. Balancing handcrafted elements with digital production, navigating material logistics, and complying with safety and sustainability standards all required rigorous design iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Research: This was a cultural and spatial research project exploring the integration of urban heritage into residential and public design. Objectives included enhancing emotional identity and spatial usability. Methods involved site analysis, user feedback, and parametric modeling. Insights showed that symbolic continuity across details increased user satisfaction and cultural engagement.
Inspiration: Inspired by the cultural richness of Hefei and the legacy of the Huai Army, this project seeks to translate local heritage into contemporary design. The petal motif, rooted in the Seal Series branding, serves as a narrative thread across spatial elements. Emotional resonance, heritage symbolism, and refined modern lifestyles guided the entire design evolution.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2024 in Anhui, China and finished in July 2024.
Operation Flow: The spatial flow guides users through curated atmospheres, from elegant reception to quiet reading zones. Petal-patterned floors and reflective surfaces orient movement while interactive lighting and material textures encourage tactile and visual engagement. Users naturally navigate and dwell in areas based on mood, light, and layout.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.