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Star Fall 銷售中心 by Kris Lin

Star Fall 銷售中心 by Kris Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 金獎 in 款待設計 Competition Category.


金款待· 2026

Star Fall 銷售中心

by Kris Lin

Client: Jiangsu Zhihao Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 款待 Category

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The Design

About Star Fall 銷售中心

《星降》將住宅入口大堂重新演繹,唔再只係一個過渡空間,而係塑造成一種層次豐富嘅到達體驗。設計圍繞一個圓形中庭布局,融合燈光、結構同物料,營造清晰嘅空間感同歸屬感。一盞由多個燈光元素組成嘅訂製吊燈懸掛喺中庭之中,為空間氛圍增添韻味。透過空間秩序、燈光同物料選擇嘅協調配合,呢個項目呈現出一種強調連貫性、舒適感同日常實用性嘅入口設計手法。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Star Fall 銷售中心是 A' Design Award 金獎得主,這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作,反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Star Fall 銷售中心將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明,帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目,極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Star Fall 銷售中心激起強烈的渴望,喚起激情,鼓勵創造力,令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Star Fall is the entrance lobby of a residential community, designed to create an immersive arrival experience through spatial narrative. Centered on a circular void, the space organizes arrival, reception, and communal functions into a clear and fluid sequence.

Rather than serving as a conventional lobby, the design uses artistic spatial language and scenographic strategies to transform arrival into an emotional experience, fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening the connection between residents and the community.
Dimensions & Packaging
Star Fall integrates stone, wood veneer, metal, and glass to create a layered and sensorial spatial atmosphere. Low VOC coatings, energy efficient LED lighting, and renewable finishes reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

Main materials include high gloss resin panels sized 1220 by 2440 mm and 3000 by 3 mm, which are waterproof, moisture resistant, and UV stable. Frosted glass bricks sized 50 by 100 by 200 mm provide soft light diffusion and anti glare performance. Jade pattern sintered stone panels sized 1600 by 3200 by 8 mm are semi translucent, durable, and visually expressive.
Tags
sale Center,Art ,Socialize, Show
Production Technology
Star Fall adopts a layout strategy combining axial organization with a central core, creating a clear and ceremonial circulation. Layered open and semi private spaces enable smooth transitions between movement and interaction.

Material selection emphasizes light, shadow, and texture, integrating stone, wood veneer, metal, and glass to create a refined spatial experience. A multi level lighting system combines a central chandelier with indirect and accent lighting to produce soft and dynamic light variations.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was balancing functional clarity with strong artistic expression within a limited space. The design needed to ensure both efficient use and a memorable spatial experience.

The central void and large custom chandelier presented technical challenges in structural load, installation precision, and lighting performance. In addition, material constraints in production and construction required continuous optimization between schedule, cost, and quality.

Through multidisciplinary collaboration and iterative refinement, the project achieved a balance between design expression, user experience, and technical feasibility.
Research
Type of Research Spatial experience and user behavior research.
Research Objective To explore how entrance spaces can enhance residents sense of belonging and spatial identity.
Methodology Through case studies, circulation analysis, and experiential simulation, the project examined behavioral patterns and spatial engagement.
Results The findings show that a spatial structure with a clearly defined central core and intuitive circulation significantly enhances spatial recognition and emotional experience.
Insights and Impacts The project demonstrates that entrance lobbies are not only transitional spaces, but also important social interfaces that connect individuals with collective living.
Inspiration
Spatial Order
Based on the concept of a circle within a square, a central circular core organizes the space into a clear spatial order. The circle represents connection and belonging, creating a fluid and balanced experience.

Artistic Inspiration Starlight
Inspired by starlight, a custom chandelier composed of luminous points forms a ceremonial focal point. It evokes flowing light and convergence, shaping atmosphere while symbolizing human connection and warmth within the community.
Project Duration
This project was launched in Shanghai, China in April 2025 and concluded in Jiangsu Province, China in October 2025.
Operation Flow
Upon entry, visitors arrive at a central circular space where a cascading chandelier forms a strong visual focal point. From this core, the space expands outward in a clear and intuitive sequence.

As people move through the environment, they experience different zones for arrival, pause, interaction, and rest. The combination of open and semi private areas supports natural communication and enhances spatial engagement.
Patents
Kris Lin International Design
Image Credits
Kris Lin International Design

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