Architecture serves as a physical space for people’s lives and activities, fulfilling functional needs while also offering psychological and physiological comfort. Truly exceptional architecture becomes a spiritual place, unique and harmoniously connected to its surroundings.
The concept of ‘place’ combines both natural and human-made environments, reflecting lifestyles, historical culture, and environmental characteristics unique to a location. It transcends physical form, acting as a vessel for spirit, emotion, and memory.
Architects study the developmental process of their buildings through architectural typology, aiming to create a distinctive sense of place that fosters belonging and identity for its users.
△ Design sketch
This project’s planning thoughtfully integrates the existing terrain and forest with the red soil geological park to the north, maximizing the site’s natural landscape resources. By varying heights and orientations, each unit enjoys scenic views.
In addition, the design respects the original water sources, shaping the building’s form to follow the natural flow of water. This creates a dynamic structure that appears to grow organically from the site, blending seamlessly with nature.
The architectural design incorporates circular motifs inspired by the site’s environment, with expansive glass surfaces that invite natural light and landscape views indoors. This design evokes a feeling of lightness and upward growth.
Using materials such as wood-grain aluminum panels, steel frameworks, and curved glass, the building achieves a lightweight appearance through structural techniques like core tube support, overhead elements, and high overhangs.
The building’s distinctive suspended design responds to its environment, fostering a connection between nature and people. It appears to grow like mushrooms on the mountain, perched gently among the treetops.
This project aims to integrate modern architecture with the local context, creating a distinctive atmosphere that instills a sense of belonging.
The design draws inspiration from Eastern cultural aesthetics, capturing the serene charm of Annam’s mountains and forests. It avoids overt decorative elements in favor of a simple, soft design that organically grows with the natural landscape.
Technical Drawings
△ First floor plan
△ Second floor plan
△ Third floor plan
△ North facade
△ East facade
△ South facade
△ West facade
△ Site profile
Project Information
Project Name: Greenland Annan Youyi Yunqi Boutique Hotel
Project Type: Hotel
Address: No.1 Long’an Avenue, Anyi County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province (within Green Annan Town)
Floor Area: Approximately 12,660 square meters
Building Area: Approximately 3,963 square meters
Design Period: January to July 2019
Completion Date: December 2020
Designer: PTA Shanghai Botao
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Lead Architects: Shao Xin, Dou Di
Design Team: Quan Wuxian, Jin Bo, Park Guanghao, Tu Can, Li Hong, Ye Shanming
Owner: Greenland Group Jiangxi Business Unit
Partners:
- Landscape Design: Water Stone Design
- Interior Design: Shanghai Muzhu Interior Design Firm
- Lighting Design: Le Si Lighting Design Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Curtain Wall Design: Shanghai Yukai Curtain Wall Engineering Co., Ltd
- Construction Drawing: Jiangxi Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute
Photographers: 10 Studio Qiao Yunfeng, Zhang Xuechen, Oceanwide
Main Materials: Wood-grain aluminum panels, curved glass
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