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Platinum A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to Wuhan Senbo Resort Hotel by Wjd Design
Wjd Design recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Platinum A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Wuhan Senbo Resort Hotel by Wjd Design. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Platinum A' Design Award Explained
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
More About Wuhan Senbo Resort Hotel
Wuhan Senbo Resort is a family oriented resort hotel interior located in China. The design translates local landscape imagery of mountains, flowing water and lotus forms into an immersive spatial narrative. The lobby is defined by a double curved mountain like ceiling made of custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels. Building information modeling and parametric modeling were used to resolve the complex geometry. Natural wood, bamboo weaving, sustainable finishes and intelligent lighting create a calm atmosphere for adults and children.
About Wjd Design
WJD Design is a young and energetic team. We stand out from many international and domestic design teams, not only because of our rich experience in projects such as international brand hotels, boutique hotels, homestays, restaurants and clubs, and hardcover model rooms,Won a number of international awards, more importantly, we bring customers updated ideas with a unique perspective. We love life and pass our understanding of nature and love to our friends who love us through the medium of design. Creating living works and advocating sustainable development is our constant philosophy, and we look forward to cooperating with you sincerely.
Award Record
With this recognition, Wjd Design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/178721
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/178721
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!178721
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/376707
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Wuhan Senbo Resort Hotel
- Function
- Hotel
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Saddle Brown, Maroon, Sienna, Sandy Brown and Peru
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wjd Design
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #178721
Credits
- Team
- Chen Yonghua, Shen Maohui, Yu Yu, Chen Ying and Xu Yiyang
- Image Credits
- Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project redefines the parent-child urban resort model by translating Wuhan's natural and cultural symbols mountains, water, and lotus into an immersive spatial narrative. Unlike designs that merely imitate nature, it uses abstraction, deconstruction, and material innovation to create an experiential environment. Advanced BIM simulations, custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, and sustainable materials ensure both artistic expression and engineering precision.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by Wuhan's identity as the "River City" and the cultural legend "High Mountains and Flowing Water," symbolizing profound human connection. By extracting mountains, water and lotus as core motifs, the project aims to create a nature immersed sanctuary for families. The concept also stems from the Senbo brand spirit "Exploring Nature with Love" and research into local ecology, regional culture, and contemporary aesthetics.
- Research
- This applied design research aims to translate Wuhan's cultural ecology into spatial experience. Methods include site studies, cultural analysis, user behavior research and building information modeling simulations. Data was collected through environmental mapping and parent child experience interviews. Results show that abstracted natural imagery enhances emotional connection and guest satisfaction. The research strengthens cultural tourism branding and offers replicable strategies for nature based resort design.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating organic natural forms into a large scale commercial structure while meeting fire safety codes, load bearing requirements and ergonomic standards. The double curved lobby ceiling required advanced modeling and custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum fabrication. Balancing artistic expression, cost control, sustainability and regional culture demanded continuous coordination, technical innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
- Realization and Technology
- The project adopts building information modeling and parametric modeling to resolve complex double curved geometries, especially the lobby's iconic mountain like ceiling. Custom fabricated glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels ensure structural accuracy and seamless integration. Materials include glass fiber reinforced gypsum, polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified panels, artistic coatings, natural wood and bamboo weaving. Intelligent lighting simulates natural light filtering through lotus leaves, enhancing spatial atmosphere.
- Operation and Interaction
- Guests engage with the space through a natural, narrative driven flow. The lobby introduces the "mountain" theme, guiding visitors into water inspired pathways and lotus themed rooms. Light, texture and spatial transitions immerse both adults and children in a calm yet exploratory environment. The design supports intuitive movement, rest, play and family interaction, creating a seamless resort experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2023 and finished in May 2025 in China.
- Specifications
- The project covers a total floor area of 118,000 square meters, with a 46,000 square meters interior scope. Key spatial components include large span public areas, guest rooms, themed spaces and multi functional zones. Technical highlights include double curved glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, sustainable finish materials, intelligent lighting control, and modular prefabricated systems that ensure efficient construction and durability.
- Keywords
- Wuhan Resort Design, Cultural Tourism, Immersive Interior, Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Structure, Parametric Design, Sustainable Materials, Nature-Inspired Aesthetics, Parent-Child Resort, Contemporary Wuhan Culture
