Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計 by Zhijun Zhong

Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計 by Zhijun Zhong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 室內空間及展覽設計 Competition Category.

銀室內· 2024

Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計

by Zhijun Zhong

Client: Herabenna

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 室內 Category

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The Design

About Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計

藍城無錫桂香里係一個位於中國江蘇省無錫市、面積400平方米嘅售樓中心室內設計項目，喺2023年12月完工。設計以當代手法演繹宋代美學，主要選用木材，配以石材點綴，營造出自然溫暖嘅氛圍。空間劃分為入口、走廊、接待廳、大堂同酒吧區。外露嘅樑架構成天花，自然光同照明系統為空間增添層次感。微型園林景致同木格柵設計，喚起本地文化嘅記憶。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Bluetown Wuxi Guixiangli 售樓中心室內設計是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project is located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, where the roots of Song dynasty aesthetics run deep for a millennium, ingrained in its culture. Through the passage of time, historical context has infused the city's essence, imbuing it with a spiritual depth. The design draws inspiration from the past to innovate for the present, interpreting the elegance of Song dynasty aesthetics and embracing a contemporary urban slow living lifestyle.
Dimensions & Packaging: 400 square meters
Tags: Song dynasty aesthetics, frame structure, exposed structure, mortise and tenon structure, light and shadow order
Production Technology: The design incorporates contemporary aesthetics, applying Song dynasty aesthetics to the space. The main space draws inspiration from Song dynasty architectural aesthetics, dissecting traditional architecture to innovate a contemporary Chinese style. By intertwining and overlapping components, it showcases traditional architectural textures while embracing simplicity, reflecting the Song dynasty's minimalist philosophy.

The structure of the exhibition center is enclosed by curtain walls and steel frames, integrating traditional wood structures into the layout. The space is divided into entrance, corridors, reception hall, lobby, and bar areas, with a layout that builds up gradually, creating interconnected yet distinct contemporary social spaces. Wood is the primary material, complemented by stone accents, enhancing the space with a natural and warm atmosphere.
Design Challenge: The "exposed structure" design is the highlight of the interior space in this project. In Song dynasty architecture, "exposed structure" refers to the ceiling's natural state. It involves leaving the interior structure completely exposed, beautifying the beams and columns themselves to create a unique order and logic. By downplaying heavy ornamentation, the design presents the architectural beauty through minimalist connection logic. The exposed beams and frames intersect and layer to create a dynamic rhythm and order. As sunlight penetrates through the ceiling, interacting with light and shadow, it enhances the depth and layering of the structure. With the assistance of a lighting system, it creates a three-dimensional and transparent spatial sensation, making the entire ceiling the focal point of the space, inviting exploration.
Research: A millennium ago, the Song dynasty provided the perfect model for understanding life: banquets, tea gatherings, hanging paintings—slowly and gracefully living life to its fullest. However, with the rapid pace of contemporary urbanization, we have forgotten the essence of life, losing touch with the time and space to truly experience life. In this project, the designers aim to incorporate elements of Song dynasty aesthetics into the space, blending them with contemporary aesthetic values. Through the charm of the Song dynasty, they seek to convey the concept of returning to a more refined and leisurely lifestyle, encouraging us to savor and enjoy the present moment.
Inspiration: The enduring artwork of the Song dynasty, such as "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and "Elegant Gathering in the Western Garden," vividly portray the refined world of that era. From paintings to architecture and poetry, the Song dynasty excelled in aesthetics and artistic appreciation. Described as a pinnacle in Chinese history, the elegance of the Song dynasty is enduring, with Wuxi's cultural heritage preserving its essence for over a millennium.
Project Duration: The project is located in the northwest intersection of Heng 2 Road and Zong 2 Road, Huishan District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China. It was completed in December 2023.
Operation Flow: The entrance corridor serves as a transition space, designed for passage and experiencing the surroundings. The facade features large suspended blocks as partitions, with miniature scenes of Jiangnan gardens at the bottom, creating a sense of vitality amidst rocky landscapes and lush greenery. Wooden lattice grids are asymmetrically placed with concealed backlighting, softening the light and intertwining contemporary materials with cut facades to evoke an ethereal Eastern Zen atmosphere. The use of frame structures on one side breaks the physical boundaries of the building, allowing indoor and outdoor scenery to blend, evoking a sense of Zen tranquility. The choice of spiral "flower clusters" lighting fixtures within the frames draws inspiration from osmanthus petals, embedding a memory of the city's culture.

In the central hall area, contemporary design techniques separate the mortise and tenon structure from the building, incorporating the philosophy of "wuwei" to break traditional constraints and explore new possibilities in form, material, function, and concept. Embedded garden scenes with rough textures of sand and stones integrate Eastern Zen elements, while wood serves as the primary material base, complementing the stone and allowing natural light to filter through the ceiling, creating a serene and minimalist atmosphere.
Team Members: Zhijun Zhong