2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

So Real Esport Hotel

Entrant

WOOOW!DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Entertainment

Client's Name

SO REAL ESPORTS HOTEL

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

In response to the rise of digital lifestyles and esports culture, the project proposes a new typology of esports hotel that integrates entertainment, social interaction, and accommodation. Centered on the concept of a “Floating Cloud Journey,” it creates an immersive spatial experience that blurs the boundary between the virtual and the real.

The hotel is structured as a narrative sequence of “Arrival – Hub – Arena – Dwelling.” Guests enter through a “floating transit station,” transition via the “Nexus Light Corridor,” and arrive at the “Galaxy Arena” and cloud-based guest rooms, forming a continuous experiential journey.

Spatial organization is driven by diverse modes of gaming and social interaction, including peripheral display zones, competitive arenas, and private rooms ranging from single-player to multi-user configurations, supported by a layered sensory environment that enhances engagement and immersion. Additional programs such as KTV rooms and party lounges expand the social dimension, positioning the hotel as a hybrid entertainment destination.

A fluid spatial language defined by continuous curves and capsule-like forms dissolves conventional boundaries, creating a cohesive and dynamic environment. The retro-futuristic aesthetic is reinforced through metallic finishes and enveloping geometries, contributing to a unified immersive atmosphere.

High-saturation color schemes and layered lighting systems establish a multi-sensory experience. The gaming arena features bold contrasts of gold, red, and silver, while guest rooms adopt distinct color identities. Indirect lighting and luminous surfaces enhance perception, immersion, and spatial rhythm.

Signature spaces such as the “Floating Bubble Suite” and the “Alternate Aircraft Cabin” serve as experiential highlights, introducing futuristic living scenarios and strong visual identities.

The project explores a new hospitality paradigm shaped by digital culture, redefining the hotel as a hybrid environment of entertainment, social engagement, and immersive spatial storytelling.

Credits

Design Director / WOOOW!DESIGN
VELL FENG
Structural Interior Design Director / WOOOW!DESIGN
HKC
Textile and Decor Design Director / WOOOW!DESIGN
FIONA QIAN
Structural Interior Designer / WOOOW!DESIGN
JIANGHUA
Structural Interior Designer / WOOOW!DESIGN
VINSON
Brand Director / WOOOW!DESIGN
HAM
Textile and Decor Designer / WOOOW!DESIGN
RUMCOLA
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