2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Shenzhen Metro Qianhai International Hub Center–325 sqm Unit

Entrant

Cheng Chung Design (HK) Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Shenzhen Metro Company Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Qianhai, a key engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, brings together international perspectives, entrepreneurial energy, and the intensity of contemporary urban life. In response to this fast-paced environment, the project shifts its focus from the city’s outward spectacle to the inner needs of its residents, exploring the contemporary urban dweller’s pursuit of individuality, personal freedom, and a higher quality of living.

Guided by the concept of “Infinite Imagination,” We establishes a restrained yet distinctive visual language through a predominantly black-and-white palette. Moving away from excessive ornamentation, the design brings together clean geometric lines and the contrasting textures of natural wood, stone, metal, and textiles. This interplay creates a residential environment where rational order coexists with sensory warmth. The deliberate use of color restraint allows materials, light, shadow, and spatial proportions to take precedence, leaving room for residents to express their individuality and evolving lifestyles.

In the public areas, the living room balances visual simplicity with material depth, offering a calm counterpoint to the rhythm of urban life. The dining area and kitchen are conceived as a connected social setting. Integrated cabinetry conceals functional complexity, softening the boundary between cooking and gathering and allowing everyday dining to become an opportunity for meaningful interaction.

Private spaces are tailored to different modes of living. In the primary bedroom, a desk integrated behind the headboard creates a thoughtful relationship between rest and reading, accommodating both relaxation and focused activity. The secondary bedroom adopts subdued colors, tactile finishes, and low-profile furniture to establish a tranquil atmosphere. International furniture, kitchen, and bathroom brands are incorporated into the overall design language, contributing craftsmanship and tactile refinement without becoming isolated visual statements.

Ultimately, the project unites international aesthetics, functional integration, and individual experience within a high-density urban center. Here, luxury extends beyond premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship. It lies in the thoughtful consideration of everyday life and the freedom afforded to residents to continually discover, interpret, and express themselves through their living environment.

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