2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Newhope D23 Guobin

Entrant

Sichuan Highland Design Co., Ltd/ Guilong Liu, Pan Luo, Jie Li, Yangyang Xia, Yi Cao, Yali Gou

Category

Architectural Design - Residential

Client's Name

Sichuan United Investment Guobin Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

In an era where premium lifestyle upgrades are reshaping China’s residential landscape, Newhope D23 Guobin stands as a definitive statement, redefining high-end living in a vibrant urban area. The project represents luxury reimagined, leveraging expert craftsmanship to create a thoughtfully scaled residence that prioritizes spatial efficiency, refined detailing, and elevated functionality, setting a new benchmark for discerning urban dwellers.

The design philosophy draws deeply from Chengdu’s heritage—particularly its centuries-old courtyard typologies and the rural Linpan settlement patterns of the plain—and reinterprets them through a refined, contemporary lens. The journey home unfolds via a layered “courtyard-within-garden” sequence: beneath mature tree canopies, reflective pools shimmer like starlit rivers, while every architectural curve balances structural precision with lyrical elegance.

The facade draws inspiration from global benchmarks such as Singapore’s Leedon Residence, featuring expansive low-E blue glass, muted Morandi-gray stone, and champagne-gold aluminum panels. Crisp vertical lines and a crystalline glass crown create a striking silhouette that is sleek, sophisticated, and internationally resonant.

Faced with a compact site and limited outward views, the design turns inward, cultivating a self-contained micro-ecosystem. Through three curated zones—the Ceremonial Arrival, the Waterside Aesthetic Theater, and the Four Thematic Gardens—it reimagines underutilized spaces as vibrant, livable experiences. The layout draws inspiration from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s concept of flowing space, seamlessly integrating building pilotis, outdoor landscapes, and social settings to blur the boundary between architecture and nature, evoking a cohesive, resort-like living atmosphere.

More than a residence, Newhope D23 Guobin offers a complete lifestyle where urban energy, natural tranquility, and cultural depth converge. It provides a sanctuary rich in ritual, belonging, and aesthetic value—a place where every resident can discover their own sense of curated daily ceremony, transforming mere occupancy into lived experience, and a house into a true home.

Credits

Chief Designer
Guilong Liu
Assistant Designer
Pan Luo
Assistant Designer
Jie Li
Assistant Designer
Yangyang Xia
Assistant Designer
Yi Cao
Assistant Designer
Yali Gou
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