Situated on a slope between the sea and the left bank road, the hotel is partially embedded into the hillside. Its green grass-covered roof is designed to remain lower than the road level, ensuring unobstructed sea views for travelers along the left bank road. The surrounding islands, cliffs, reefs, and untouched beaches create an ideal natural setting. Reflecting the current trend of refined camping, this wild luxury resort perfectly combines nature with comfort.
The architecture incorporates local styles, featuring clean white blocks, textured rubble walls, and rugged coastal reefs as key landscape elements. Inspired by the minimalist Nordic aesthetic, the design removes unnecessary artificial elements to express a deep appreciation for nature, detachment from material distractions, and a balanced outlook on life. This “less is more” approach offers a simple yet warm atmosphere, representing the pinnacle of material civilization’s evolution.
Functionality plays a central role in the hotel’s design. While operators typically aim to maximize guest room numbers, the layout of these rooms heavily influences the building’s overall form. Unlike traditional resort hotels where balcony separations can seem excessive yet necessary for privacy and aesthetics, this project explores a unique solution to balance these factors, taking advantage of the site’s sloping terrain and sea views.
The plot’s slope faces east, while the optimal sea view is towards the northeast, creating a slight angle between the two. If aligned directly, guest rooms would be terraced along the hillside as seen in residential complexes like Liujia Mountain. However, this project’s unique angle leads to a different approach: the ground-floor rooms align with the slope, while the rooms on the second and third floors rotate towards the sea, maximizing the view.
This rotation brings a dynamic expression to the building’s facade and form. A shared shallow pool is positioned between the ground and second floors, replacing traditional balcony partitions and cleverly providing the necessary structural height. A two-story high hall on the seaward side offers guests a space to relax, socialize, and connect, while ensuring the guest rooms maintain a comfortable depth. At this stage, the building’s form is essentially finalized.
Project Drawings
△ General layout plan
△ First floor plan
△ Second floor plan
△ Third floor plan
△ Section diagram
△ Section diagram
△ Section diagram
Project Information
Architect: Yifeng Architecture
Area: 4,500 m²
Project Year: 2024
Photographer: Liu Guowei
Lead Architect: Liu Jiangfeng
Design Team: Liu Jiangfeng, Ma Leyun, Jin Jiao, Chen Jiajia, Chen Lei, Xie Lihui, Huang Weiwei, Zheng Zongxi, Liu Bingsheng, Zhu Haiyang, Liu Jiaxing
Collaborative Designer: Zhejiang Jingwei Engineering Design Co., Ltd.
Planning Consultant: Zhu Zhixuan
Location: Zhoushan
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