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YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp by Song Zhengxiang

YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp by Song Zhengxiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Silwer in Binneruimte- en Uitstallingsontwerp Competition Category.


SilwerInterieur· 2023

YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp

by Song Zhengxiang

Client: Ysan

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp

YS Retreat is 'n hotelbinneruimte geleë in 'n bergdorpie in Tibet, China. Die ontwerp kombineer Han- en Tibetaanse style, met Tibetaanse elemente wat as agtergrond gebruik word eerder as die hooftema. Sigbare ontwerpgebare word tot 'n minimum beperk, sodat die natuur, landskap en ruimte aan die gaste oorgelaat word. Groot vloer-tot-plafon vensters open die kamers na sneeubedekte berge en mere. Mikro-sement bedek die mure, en oorspronklike hout word met min versiering gebruik. Ou weerbestande hout is geskuur en hergebruik. Die binneruimte is bedoel om rus en stille besinning te ondersteun.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. YS Retreat Hotel Binneruimte Ontwerp is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The fusion of Han and Tibetan styles, together with the complementarity of commercial value and architectural aesthetics, are the keys to the project.
They subtly integrated modern civilization and traditional culture, taking the Tibetan elements as the background instead of the main theme. The hotel space is intended to allow for mental relaxation, visual purification and spiritual meditation.
Dimensions & Packaging
Architectures in the hotel's surroundings are tall and present a distinctive Tibetan style. The unique Tibetan architectural elements, such as dougong (interlocking brackets), upturned eaves, carved beams, paintings, crude stone walls, and brass components, reflect the prosperity of Tibetan culture and art.
Tags
Nature, Tibetan elements, perception of the surroundings, spiritual purification, elegance, philosophy of a natural and casual life
Production Technology
The glass was insulated and strengthened, so as the snow load of the roof. The surface of the natural stones was painted with a protective layer. Old anti-corrosion wood was polished and reused. Outdoor wood wall panels were carbonized. Micro-cement was used as the main coating for walls. Original wood, not overly decorated, was utilized as a main material. Through a carbonization process, the wood panels become more oxidation-and weather-resistant and meanwhile reflect a rustic Tibetan style.
Design Challenge
The project is situated in the Guxiang quarter in Bomi County. Due to the complicated topology, most of the raw materials had to be transported from the mainland via varying difficult trains to the site. This increased the transportation cost. In addition, all construction workers are local people, so the construction techniques can hardly be compared with those in inland regions. Moreover, the Galang Palace stands on a mountain platform connected by winding roads, forbidding large-scale construction.
Research
The design team needed to not only work out a creative design scheme, but also to communicate, organize and coordinate with local construction teams, so as to realize the design scheme to the greatest extent possible with locally available technology, materials and a controllable budget.
They expect a trip of spiritual purification, hoping to return to the real self and escape from the secular world. The design team applied the idea of "less is more".
Inspiration
Occupying a blessed site with snow-capped mountains and lakes outside the windows, the hotel shows a reverence for nature and conceals itself in the scene in the most unpretentious way.
Hidden in this paradise, the YS Retreat is designed with the philosophy of "veiled serenity". Surrounded by mountains, the hotel is naturally integrated with the environment. Traces of design are minimized in the interior, leaving nature, scenery and space to the guests.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2021 and finished in August 2022 in Galang Village, Guxiang, Bomi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Operation Flow
By refraining from over-emphasis on design, the hotel leaves the guests' emotions undisturbed. The project applied simplistic design expressions, and incorporated an elegant temperament and easygoing philosophy of life into the hotel. The architectural space and furnishings bring a unique atmosphere and warmth.
Complete, abundant functions are configured with a free spatial pattern. The large floor-to-ceiling glass windows stimulate the interaction between people and nature.
Team Members
Song Zhengxiang
Image Credits
Yang Lei

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