2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

The Pinecone

Entrant

IW&BW-CoCo Chan, Hui Hing Man

Category

Interior Design - Commercial 

Client's Name

Huafa Group & Haidai Group

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Rooted in Guangzhou's 2,200-year history and rich Lingnan cultural heritage, this design transforms natural forms and local humanities into a modern, elegant light luxury commercial clubhouse. The concept integrates culture and space, with a signature art sculpture, Cloud-Inlaid Flowers, reflecting both the club's identity and the city's regional character. Flexible, transformable layouts connect diverse business formats, breaking the conventional fixed form of commercial clubhouses.

Spatial planning emphasizes user experience and functional adaptability. Negotiation and lounge areas combine booths and open seating to support varied interactions. Leisure spaces, such as the KTV, cigar, and chess rooms, are arranged with ergonomic furnishings to enhance comfort and sociability. Multi-function rooms integrate sofa areas with custom tea tables, accommodating meetings, gatherings, and other scenarios, improving efficiency and versatility.

Aesthetic expression highlights luxury, style, quality, and fashion. Carefully selected materials-including stone, metal, leather, crystal, and silk-create layered textures, while refined furniture and curated artworks complement the spatial theme. Details such as upgraded restrooms and embedded logos enhance brand identity and ensure a consistent high-quality experience throughout.

Cultural translation is a central focus, integrating urban memories and natural lines into spatial forms. Structural adjustments and material selection avoid rigid traditional motifs, giving the space a distinctive cultural recognition. Optimized furniture layout and functional refinements improve interaction, comfort, and visual clarity, achieving a balance between practicality and artistic expression.

The design embodies Lingnan cultural inheritance while delivering an internationally refined environment. It offers a premium venue for business and leisure, elevates the aesthetic and cultural standard of regional commercial spaces, and demonstrates the harmonious integration of local heritage with contemporary luxury.

Credits

Chief Designer
CoCo Chan
Chief Designer
Hui Hing Man
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