Loong Swim Club: A Harmonious Blend of Design and Function

Designer Xiang Li's Award-Winning Creation

Loong Swim Club, a unique design by Xiang Li, is a testament to the harmonious blend of design and function. This award-winning project, completed in May 2019, is a beacon of creativity and innovation in the realm of interior design. The club, located in Suzhou, China, is a testament to the designer's ability to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

The inspiration for the design of the space is centered around water. Various elements such as the big whale that wraps around the column, the ship-shaped reception desk, and the round lampshade in the reading area all echo this theme. These elements work together to create a complete narrative within the space.

What sets this design apart is its gentle color scheme and the use of black thin-line to add a touch of avant-garde fashion to the overall space. The different sizes of ratio, from two centimeters of arched laces to three meters of arched doors, constitute the aesthetic proportional logic of the space. The design also motivates people to explore every corner of the space, creating an immersive experience.

The club is divided into five main functional areas and some auxiliary functional areas, all of which are centered around the behavioral habits of its target audience. The designer has worked out a streamlined flow after fully considering the user habits and potential behaviors of different target groups, so that adults, children, and infants could all enjoy its caring service on this line.

One of the challenges faced during the design process was catering to a wide age range of the target group. The needs and experiences of middle-aged parents, grandparents, and little ones all had to be taken into consideration. Despite this challenge, the designer was able to create a space that caters to all their needs.

The project was awarded the Golden A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2020. This award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. They are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.

Loong Swim Club is a testament to Xiang Li's ability to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It is a beacon of creativity and innovation in the realm of interior design.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Li Xiang
Image Credits: Image#1: Photographer Shao Feng, Loong Swim Club, 2019. Image#2: Photographer Shao Feng, Loong Swim Club, 2019. Image#3: Photographer Shao Feng, Loong Swim Club, 2019. Image#4: Photographer Shao Feng, Loong Swim Club, 2019. Image#5: Photographer Shao Feng, Loong Swim Club, 2019.
Project Team Members: Designer: Li Xiang Project manager: Fan Chen Project manager: Zhang Wenji
Project Name: Loong
Project Client: Li Xiang


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