2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Dongguan Nancheng Commerce and Finance Tower

Entrant

Shenzhen Maide Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Commercial 

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

As a landmark Grade A office building in the Dongguan International Business District, Nancheng Commerce and Finance Tower subtly integrates Lingnan cultural heritage with modern office concepts. The public area's design draws inspiration from Dongguan's iconic elements, "Mount Huangqi" and "Keyuan Garden," reflecting the grandeur and elegance of Lingnan culture within a contemporary context.
The lobby area features a spatial layout with large spans and high clearances. Vertical mega-columns and transparent glass partitions create a broad and imposing visual effect. Clean geometric lines form the spatial framework, with their orderly application reinforcing the precision and grandeur expected of a commercial space. The natural texture and delicate feel of stone materials enhance the space's sophistication. Accents of modern materials like metal trim and glass offset the stone's heaviness with metal's cool crispness and glass's transparency, cultivating an upscale yet visually light atmosphere. The color palette centers on low-saturation neutral tones. The combination of off-white, light gray, dark coffee, and metallic silver forms a harmonious chromatic layering, aligning with the composed nature of an office environment while making the space feel more open and uncluttered.
The elevator lobby design continues the architectural concept of "Sky Courtyards." The symmetrical arrangement of elevators on both sides enhances the sense of depth and ceremony. At the junction of the elevator lobby and corridor, vertical emphasis is achieved solely through facade detailing. Light gray stone walls, high-gloss dark gray flooring, and metal elevator door frames collectively establish a composed, premium business atmosphere through material contrast. Recessed linear light fixtures and downlights provide even illumination, eliminating glare while reinforcing the space's linear quality.

Credits

Senior Design Director
Senxian Xie
Senior Designer
Yan Yang
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