2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

HENGXIN·FENGCHENGTIANXI

Entrant

DDON Planning & Design Co., Ltd

Category

Landscape Design - Concept Design

Client's Name

HENGXIN GROUP CO., Ltd

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The Hengxin Fengcheng Tianxi project is situated in the core of Gaomi’s central urban area, strategically positioned along the Qingdao-Weifang economic development axis and adjacent to the Jiao River. Guided by the design theme "An Eastern Masterpiece: A Luxurious Sanctuary for the Soul," the project draws upon the cultural heritage of Gaomi—known as "Phoenix City"—to create a contemporary Eastern garden landscape that appears to float above a harmonious blend of mountains, waters, forests, and springs.

The design establishes a comprehensive landscape narrative framework based on a structure of "one loop, two axes, three gates, three courtyards, nine realms, and twenty-four scenic spots." Rooted in the cultural narrative of "The Phoenix Perches in Gaomi; The Imperial Seal Defines the East," the design incorporates the auspicious imagery of the phoenix and the ceremonial significance of the imperial seal. By weaving the "Phoenix City" legend and traditional Eastern aesthetics of elegance and order into the landscape, the project creates three thematic courtyards—North, Central, and South—linking the axes of "ceremonial homecoming" and "natural landscape."

The design focuses on five key value dimensions: creating a modern artistic landmark through "picturesque scenes amidst the clouds"; crafting a multi-dimensional, navigable aerial garden with "floating garden islands"; conveying Eastern poetic charm through "multi-sensory healing"; fostering an exclusive spiritual space via "a secluded sanctuary for the soul"; and ultimately delivering a premium living experience that resonates with the region's cultural heritage.

Adhering to a 35% green space ratio, the project employs techniques such as sunken courtyards, varied elevation landscaping, tiered rockeries with flowing water, and rhythmic planting arrangements to create an Eastern ceremonial space where "scenery shifts with every step." By deeply integrating Gaomi’s millennia-old cultural legacy with contemporary living needs, the project offers residents a luxurious sanctuary—a place to dwell, explore, and find emotional resonance.

Credits

General Manager / Chief Designer
Nie Changxin
Design Director
Liu Zhiqiang
Designer
Guo Junjun
Designer
Liu Sai
Designer
Guo Yanping
Designer
Ren Haowei
Designer
Zhao Minglai
Designer
Fang Yong
Designer
Cheng Jitao
Designer
Liang Tianyuan
Construction Designer
Niu Kai
Construction Designer
Zhang Yi
Construction Designer
Xue Lu
Construction Designer
Zhao Jiajia
Hydropower/ structural designer
Gao Nan
Hydropower/ structural designer
Zhang Guofeng
Hydropower/ structural designer
Wang Bing
Plant designer
Wang Che
Plant designer
Cui Mingxing
More Gold Winners
Packaging
2026
MUSE Design Awards Winner - DEYULI: Nurture Wellness, Live to 100 – Tujia Eco-Vine Tea

Entrant

Co-creation Energy Brand Image Design

Category

Packaging Design - Health & Wellness

Packaging
2026
MUSE Design Awards Winner - 香气记忆

Entrant

上海红林森兰企业咨询服务有限公司

Category

Packaging Design - Cosmetics & Fragrance

Interior
2026
MUSE Design Awards Winner - REN JOY

Entrant

PURE DESIGN

Category

Interior Design - Service Centers

Product
2026
MUSE Design Awards Winner - Concentration

Entrant

SYID School of Design

Category

Product Design - Office Equipment