Hefei Since 1872
Club for Matrix Design
Hefei Since 1872 blends historical symbolism with modern craftsmanship to create a refined residential experience. Drawing from Anhui cultural motifs, the design incorporates petal inspired mosaic flooring, sculpted travertine cladding, and precision forged bronze details. From CNC cut domes to hand textured signage, each element embodies material sophistication and artisanal rigor. Natural tones, soft lighting, and curated textures evoke warmth and elegance. With parametric geometry and poetic spatial layering, the project celebrates emotional resonance, and the legacy of refined living.
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Unique Properties
This project redefines urban living by integrating cultural symbolism, sustainable materials, and high craftsmanship across public and private spaces. Unique features include petal inspired stone mosaics, parametric domes, artisanal metalwork, and wave textured travertine surfaces. Each detail merges visual harmony, functional elegance, and long term durability, creating an immersive aesthetic and experiential journey.
Tags
Urban Sanctuary, Travertine Texture, Parametric Ceiling, Bronze Emblem, Mosaic Stone Flooring, Petal Motif, Artisanal Metalwork, Sustainable Material, Immersive Atmosphere, Seal Series
Production Technology
Advanced digital fabrication methods like CNC templating and laser-calibrated installation were combined with artisanal techniques such as hand-hammered metalwork, seamless GFRG dome casting, and mosaic stone patterning. FSC certified timber, travertine, bronze, and polymer materials were selected for their sustainability, texture, and structural integrity.
Design Challenge
A major challenge was achieving harmony between traditional symbols and modern form without becoming decorative or abstract. Balancing handcrafted elements with digital production, navigating material logistics, and complying with safety and sustainability standards all required rigorous design iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Project Duration
The project started in May 2024 in Anhui, China and finished in July 2024.
Operation Flow
The spatial flow guides users through curated atmospheres, from elegant reception to quiet reading zones. Petal-patterned floors and reflective surfaces orient movement while interactive lighting and material textures encourage tactile and visual engagement. Users naturally navigate and dwell in areas based on mood, light, and layout.
Research
This was a cultural and spatial research project exploring the integration of urban heritage into residential and public design. Objectives included enhancing emotional identity and spatial usability. Methods involved site analysis, user feedback, and parametric modeling. Insights showed that symbolic continuity across details increased user satisfaction and cultural engagement.
Inspiration
Inspired by the cultural richness of Hefei and the legacy of the Huai Army, this project seeks to translate local heritage into contemporary design. The petal motif, rooted in the Seal Series branding, serves as a narrative thread across spatial elements. Emotional resonance, heritage symbolism, and refined modern lifestyles guided the entire design evolution.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024. Image #2: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024. Image #3: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024. Image #4: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024. Image #5: Photographer Shixiang Wanhe, HEFEI SINCE 1872, 2024.
Project Overview
Hefei Since 1872 Club has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2025 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Matrix Design was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2026, a testament to excellence of their work Hefei Since 1872 Club.
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Matrix Design's "Hefei Since 1872" Wins Golden A' Design Award for Cultural Club Interior
Matrix Design has been honored with the Golden A' Design Award 2026 for "Hefei Since 1872," a club interior project in Anhui, China, which reimagines urban living by blending local heritage, sustainable materials, and advanced craftsmanship into a refined, immersive environment completed in July 2024.
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