2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Timeles Elegance

Entrant

Kris Lin international Design

Category

Interior Design - Mix Use Building: Residential & Commercial

Client's Name

POWERLONG Group Development Co., LTD

Country / Region

China

Social & Wellness – A Community Clubhouse That Inspires Connection

Anchored in the concept of “Social & Wellness,” this project reimagines the modern community clubhouse as a multifunctional lifestyle destination that seamlessly integrates fitness, leisure, and emotional connection. Featuring a curated program that includes a shared library, private dining room, swimming pool, gym, and yoga studio, the space fosters a warm and inclusive atmosphere that promotes meaningful interaction among residents and strengthens community bonds.

Located entirely on the basement level, the project presented inherent challenges—most notably the absence of natural light and a deep, enclosed spatial layout. In response, the design team introduced a sunken courtyard as a “fifth facade,” harmonizing indoor and outdoor elements to bring daylight into the heart of the building. This strategy not only improves visual comfort and spatial openness, but also creates a layered dialogue between the underground architecture and the surrounding landscape, infusing the space with a sense of natural vitality.

The design adopts a holistic approach that blends architecture, interior, and landscape into a coherent and immersive experience. Through thoughtful spatial planning, a calming material palette, and atmospheric lighting, the project merges functional utility with emotional resonance. It aims to counteract the social fragmentation of modern urban life by creating a place where wellness and connection coexist—encouraging neighborly interaction, family engagement, and a renewed sense of community belonging.

Sustainability plays a vital role in the material selection, with wood, stone, glass, and handcrafted mosaics creating a rich yet grounded aesthetic. Recyclable materials and environmentally conscious processes are employed throughout, aligning the project with broader global commitments to green building and sustainable living. The result is a community space that is not only functionally adaptive and visually refined, but also emotionally engaging and environmentally responsible.

Credits

Kris Lin international Design
Kris Lin
Kris Lin international Design
Anda Yang
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