Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2020
A monumental circular aperture crafted from warm-toned translucent material dominates the left and upper portions of the visual field, this disc spanning approximately two-thirds of the image width and extending from near the top edge downward to roughly the vertical center, appearing as a glowing celestial body or oversized lens positioned within cool gray architectural surroundings, scanning from top to bottom and left to right to build a coherent spatial understanding, the circular element presents a richly varied surface reading as smooth from a distance yet revealing complex internal texture upon closer attention, the coloration flowing through a warm spectrum beginning with concentrated areas of deep amber and burnt umber at the uppermost edge, these dark passages suggesting shadow accumulation or mineral concentration, the surface mottled with variations in density creating patterns reminiscent of aged stone, planetary surfaces, or organic growth rings, as the eye travels downward through the disc the tones gradually lighten through raw sienna and golden ochre toward pale cream and translucent near-white at the lower portion, this tonal gradient suggesting light filtering through material of varying thickness or density, the translucency appearing strongest at the bottom register where the material seems to glow with warm honey-like luminosity, throughout the circular surface small darker flecks and subtle variations in opacity create visual interest and suggest the material's depth and three-dimensional structure, the texture reading as both geological and organic, cool to the touch yet glowing with warm inner light, smooth as polished stone yet complex as living tissue, the circular form defined by a precise dark edge or frame creating sharp contrast against the surrounding architectural envelope, this boundary appearing as a thin black or very dark linear element that emphasizes the disc's geometric perfection, surrounding the circle the architectural context presents in cool neutral grays, these surfaces appearing as smooth manufactured materials reading as concrete, composite panel, or refined plaster, the temperature of these grays distinctly cool suggesting overcast daylight or neutral artificial illumination, opposite in thermal character to the warm amber disc, at the right third of the composition the floor plane enters view, this horizontal surface rendered in matching cool gray with subtle linear details suggesting joints between panels or slight material transitions, the floor appearing smooth and reflective with a satin finish, positioned in the middle ground between the monumental circular element and the background architectural surfaces, a human figure moves across this floor plane from left toward right, this person captured in intentional motion blur that transforms them into a semi-transparent form suggesting movement and temporal passage, the figure reading as wearing dark clothing in charcoal or black tones, their silhouette still legible showing a person walking at normal pace, the blur creating a ghost-like quality that paradoxically both confirms human presence and renders the individual anonymous and universal, the scale relationship between this human figure and the circular aperture immediately communicates the monument's impressive size, the person appearing perhaps one-eighth to one-tenth the diameter of the circle, suggesting the disc measures several meters across, the spatial relationship places the circular element as clearly foreground or picture plane, the floor and figure in middle ground, and additional architectural surfaces visible beyond in soft background, the overall illumination appearing as diffused and even without strong directional shadows, the primary light source seemingly the circular aperture itself glowing with warm inner luminosity like a backlit screen or natural light filtering through translucent stone, the environmental lighting cool and ambient providing even coverage of the architectural surfaces without creating dramatic light-dark contrasts, the atmosphere feeling serene and contemplative, the space quiet and monumental, the temperature cool except where the warm circular element radiates visual warmth, the implied sound environment suggesting the soft footsteps of the walking figure, perhaps slight ambient echo given the smooth hard surfaces and apparent spatial volume, the overall sensory impression balancing geometric precision with organic warmth, monumental scale with human intimacy, contemporary architectural refinement with natural material reference, stillness with movement, and cool surrounding environment with warm glowing focal point.
The project attempts to fuse notable elements from Chinese traditions with modern beauty-appreciation and lifestyle, in a relatively eclectic way. Combining three or more functional sections into a space becomes a kind of trends in China and many other countries, due to customer experience and management operation. The club, swimming pool and restaurant were given three different elements to stand out from each other.