Vanke Joy Hill is a ceremonial community lounge located in Dongguan, China, designed in 2021 by MDO.

Description
Designing is a journey of exploring. In the project of Vanke Joy Hill, MDO wants to create a ceremonial community lounge that can trigger emotional resonance. The design uses modern techniques to portray Lingnan culture. The interplay of light, color, and sequence provides a beautiful and smooth rhythm to the space.
Linnang-style architecture is all about the Wok Ear House.
As visitors step into the project’s entry, the undulating Armani silver wallpaper screen is set against a dark wooden grille inspired by the Wok Ear House, a traditional house of the Lingnan region. The screen also signifies shelter from the wind and rain. The reception area adopts the layout of axial symmetry to draw people’s attention to the end of the space. The red stones and the baking painted background echo each other, bringing a unique visual experience to visitors.
The array of high colonnades creates a strong sense of ceremony and order for the space. The use of red stone is inspired by the traditional building material red sandstone, which provides a unique collage of textures for each column instead of the spontaneity of red sandstone. The Ingo Maurer Yoruba Rose lamp is placed on the reception desk to greet visitors in a light and elegant manner.
The hanging installation is inspired by the undulating silhouette of the roof of the Wok Ear Hou...