London Design Gold

2026

Starlight Mansion Experience Center

Entrant

INÈS Design (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Residential 

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Guided by the core narrative of "Xiangcheng Dream Record: Wandering in a Dream," the Starlight Mansion Experience Center infuses thousands of years of cultural heritage into contemporary living spaces. Rather than merely replicating the physical form of traditional gardens, the design captures their spiritual essence of being "explorable and livable." It inherits the freehand brushwork aesthetic of the Wumen School of painting while integrating the warmth of daily life depicted by Feng Menglong, creating a functional and emotional "second living room for the home." Through a curated three-act garden experience, the space evokes an atmosphere where "returning home feels like entering a painting, and dwelling allows one to savor warmth," making everyday life a continuation of a story. This project not only reshapes neighborhood connections but also vividly interprets the ideal lifestyle of "living within a garden." As an innovation in human habitation that shifts from passive viewing to active use, and from enclosed to open, it brings tradition to life in the present moment, transforming the home into an ever-unfolding poem.
To further elevate the experiential quality and practicality of the space, the demonstration area is meticulously crafted in every detail. The design ingeniously intertwines modern art installations with classical garden elements, utilizing the interplay of light, shadow, and borrowed scenery to dissolve the physical boundaries between indoors and outdoors. This ensures that every pause offers a poetic glimpse into the changing seasons. From open tea lounges designed for neighborly chats to quiet corners dedicated to parent-child interactions, every scene caters to the living needs and emotional resonance of all ages. Starlight Mansion is not merely constructing a physical dwelling but cultivating a lifestyle that is both discreetly luxurious and warmly inviting. It turns the journey home into a cultural stroll traversing time, offering residents an ideal sanctuary for both body and mind.

Credits

Inès Wang
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