2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

China World Tower A TEC, Beijing

Entrant

Beijing Infinity JV Construction Design & Engineering Co., Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Office 

Client's Name

The Executive Centre

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Located on the 18th floor of Tower A at the China World Trade Center Phase III, The Executive Centre sits at the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District — a prestigious commercial enclave home to Fortune 500 corporations, global financial institutions, and leading international law firms. Surrounded by some of China’s most iconic cultural landmarks, including the historic Forbidden City, the project exists at the intersection of global commerce and centuries-old cultural heritage.

Guided by the design philosophy of “Harmony Between Space and Humanity,” the workplace reinterprets traditional Beijing architectural language through a contemporary lens. Inspired by the structural wisdom of ancient Chinese mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship, the design integrates timber, brick, and layered spatial compositions to create a refined framework that embodies both strength and elegance.

Within the interior, the atmosphere draws inspiration from the subtle fragrance and purity of traditional Chinese tea culture, resulting in a workspace that feels calm, luminous, and quietly sophisticated. Delicate references to Cloisonné — one of Beijing’s most celebrated traditional crafts — are woven into the material palette and detailing, introducing nuanced textures and tonal richness throughout the space.

Rather than merely creating a functional office environment, the project seeks to establish a meaningful dialogue between contemporary workplace needs and the cultural identity of the city itself. Through the balance of international business aesthetics and deeply rooted local narratives, the design delivers a premium workplace experience that is both highly functional and culturally resonant.

Credits

Chief Design Director
James Kong
Design Associate
Wayne Xu
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