Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2024
Xiangkai Weifang Shangcheng Longyue Clubhouse
by Zhijun Zhong
- A' Design Award 2024 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Herabenna
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 27,325
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About Xiangkai Weifang Shangcheng Longyue Clubhouse
Xiangkai Weifang Shangcheng Longyue is a clubhouse interior in Weifang, Shandong Province, China. The 500 square meter space follows the idea of a city within a forest. Wood sets the tone of the interior, with small amounts of metal and marble. Moss, plants, tree trunks and branches form an indoor ecological setting. Skylights and partition walls with concave and convex shapes bring in light and open views, creating an outdoor feeling. Curves and garden design methods guide the layout. The result links city life with nature.
Zhijun Zhong's Xiangkai Weifang Shangcheng Longyue Clubhouse represents a distinguished achievement in contemporary hospitality interior design, demonstrating how biophilic principles and sculptural architectural elements may harmoniously coexist within a single unified spatial vision, the designer appears to have drawn upon organic modernism traditions while articulating a distinctly contemporary vocabulary, the ceiling treatment of rhythmically spaced wooden slats establishes a warm tonal envelope that immediately communicates welcome and natural material authenticity, arguably evoking associations with traditional craft while maintaining precise contemporary detailing, the most striking formal innovation emerges in the treatment of structural columns as sculptural presences, their smooth white surfaces and flared capitals suggesting natural growth forms perhaps reminiscent of mushroom morphologies or the branching of trees, these elements function simultaneously as structural support and spatial markers defining programmatic zones within the open floor plan, the material palette demonstrates sophisticated restraint, allowing the warm wood and sculptural white to dominate while introducing carefully measured accents of verde marble, brushed metals, and soft textiles that enrich without overwhelming the primary dialogue, the terrarium installation visible at left introduces an element of contemplative miniature landscape, a design gesture that may reference traditions of contained nature appreciation while offering visitors moments of focused observation, natural light enters through generously scaled glazing softened by translucent curtains, creating a luminous yet calm atmosphere that avoids harsh shadows, the integration of a library and lounge zone visible beyond suggests a programmatic approach that prioritizes dwelling and contemplation over mere transaction, viewers might consider how the organic column forms invite a different bodily relationship to architectural support than conventional rectilinear elements, and how the material warmth of the ceiling envelope creates a sense of sheltered intimacy within the generous volume.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Located in western Shandong Peninsula, Weifang is a national ecological garden city, integrating architecture with nature. The urban construction aims for green ecological buildings, merging "city within the forest, forest within the city." Xiangkai Shangcheng Longyue Clubhouse design embodies this concept by planting a forest beneath, creating vibrant life. Interaction with nature fosters expectations for future living.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 500 square meters
- Tags
- Forest oxygen bar, ecological cycle, humanities and nature, contemporary aesthetics, garden design, Eastern aesthetics
- Production Technology
- The design is based on contemporary aesthetics, blending nature and humanity into the space by incorporating curves, expressing materials, and shaping the space's essence with cultural elements.
Directly sourced from nature, wood naturally embodies warmth and harmony. The space predominantly features wood, complemented by a small amount of metal and marble. Building upon this, the interior establishes a natural ecosystem concept through an "oxygen station," incorporating elements such as moss, greenery, tree trunks, and branches to simulate a complete ecological cycle. This creates a natural life system, conveying the contemporary notion of symbiosis between humanity and nature. - Design Challenge
- In terms of structural design, this project draws inspiration from traditional garden design techniques such as frame structures and transparent views. To some extent, it aligns with the Eastern concept of "harmony between heaven and humanity," embodying the inheritance and innovation of Chinese architectural design principles. Under this structural framework, culture and nature merge, art and functionality overlap, scenes interact with one another, and people and light interact dynamically. The layout and design of the space extend beyond ecological urban living, creating a variety of unique living scenarios and providing a more perfect reference for future lifestyles.
- Project Duration
- The project is located north of Wolong West Street and west of Lichang North Road in Weifang City, Shandong Province, China. It was completed in August 2023.
- Operation Flow
- The natural hues of raw wood set the tone for the space, imbuing every corner with a natural ambiance. As one's gaze crosses the entrance of the building, wood and cement intertwine, evoking the image of tree roots piercing through the cold, hard steel and concrete, growing wild. Partition walls in the front and rear areas adopt landscaping techniques such as "transparent views" and "concave-convex" structures, enhancing the sense of spatial breathing and transparency. The texture of tree rings, warm hues, and swaying tree shadows continue endlessly within the space.
Upon entering the reception center, the space "opens up suddenly." Ingeniously designed skylights in the ceiling and the clever use of concave-convex structures simulate natural sunlight, creating a transparent, natural "outdoor" feel. "Trees" stand tall on both sides, casting a shade over the space.
The space embraces the "forest," nourishing both body and soul. Within this space, which embodies the imagination of Weifang's people for future living, the collision of different materials highlights contemporary humanistic aesthetics, while the use of "greenery" continues the language of life.
The water bar area, TIME BOX, symbolizes the heart of the city. Planting the seeds of a forest in the heart of the city, life sprouts. Through the iterations of time, the light pouring in from the skylight in the dome accelerates photosynthesis, continuously releasing oxygen, spreading it outwards from the center. Small lives nourished by sunlight and rain grow into towering trees, even forming a lush greenery. Under the shade of the greenery, it feels like being in the tranquility of a rainforest, where the mind relaxes, accepting the comforting power of nature, and communication becomes more comfortable and smooth. - Research
- As the city develops and concrete structures expand, natural ecosystems gradually retreat to the outskirts. The city and nature become opposing forces that are difficult to reconcile. This project aims to express the city's need for nature through design, blurring the boundaries between architecture and nature, and creating an ideal lifestyle where the city and nature coexist harmoniously.
- Inspiration
- The forest is a sanctuary for the soul in the city. Drawing inspiration from the forest, this design seeks to return to nature. Using deconstructive elements and recombining components, natural light is introduced to simulate an ecological cycle, creating a transparent and natural "outdoor" feel. Through space, the aim is to plant a forest within the city, providing a "oxygen" station for the soul, where even within the confines of space, one can still feel the infinite tenderness and nurturing of nature.
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