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Read Land Hotel by Liang Nie

Read Land Hotel by Liang Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Pag-abiabi, Rekreasyon, Pagbiyahe ug Turismo Competition Category.


BronsePag-abiabi· 2026

Read Land Hotel

by Liang Nie

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Pag-abiabi Category

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The Design

About Read Land Hotel

Ang Read Land usa ka hotel nga nahimutang sa usa ka sports park ug gilibutan sa kabukiran, tubig ug kalunhaw. Ang hotel naghatag og kapuy-anan ug mga dedikadong luna usab alang sa Zen nga pagpamalandong. Duha ka bilding ang gidugtong pinaagi sa usa ka koridor ug adunay 46 ka kwarto sa mga bisita, usa ka restawran, usa ka lobby ug duha ka conference room. Ang mga lugar sa pagpamalandong nga gidisenyo nga ergonomiko gibutang sa mga kwarto sa mga bisita ug sa mga publikong lugar. Ang kawayan, kahoy, sagbot, linen ug bato naghatag sa mga interior og simple ug kalmado nga kinaiya. Ang usa ka dako nga water feature ug mga screen nga kawayan nagmugna og pagbati sa kaabli sulod sa limitado nga luna.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Read Land Hotel usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Read Land Hotel mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Read Land Hotel nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Nestled in a sports park, this hotel is surrounded by picturesque landscapes of mountains, waters, and verdant greenery. It not only serves the accommodation function but also creates differentiated Zen practice scenarios, providing customers with Zen meditation activities and check-in experiences.
It emphasizes both "accommodation comfort" and "Zen practice ritual sense". Ergonomically designed meditation spaces are featured in both guest rooms and public areas.
Dimensions & Packaging
The hotel has two buildings connected by a corridor with a total area of 2870 square meters. It has 46 guest rooms, 22 double rooms of about 28 to 33 square meters each and 24 single rooms of around 25 to 28 square meters each. There is an 83 square meter restaurant with 42 seats, a 76 square meter lobby and two conference rooms covering 190 square meters in total. The bigger one can hold 88 people.
Tags
Zen, Silence, Realm, Space, Minimal, Nature, Secluded, Healing
Production Technology
To express the Zen mood and realize the function of Zen practice in the hotel space, we convey the artistic conception of the space through emptiness, seclusion, simplicity, tranquility and elegance; in terms of materials, we use simple and natural materials such as bamboo, wood, grass, linen and stone to decorate the space and shape its temperament.
Design Challenge
Our greatest challenge was how to create the artistic effects of spaciousness and serenity within the space. With limited usable area, achieving a sense of spaciousness requires leaving blank areas to inspire imagination. We introduced a large water feature to evoke a feeling of openness. Furthermore, we applied elements such as bamboo curtains and grilles to create a view that is visible yet not fully exposed, leaving room for imagination and reflecting the artistic connotation of the space.
Research
The rapid economic development and fast paced life have brought people mounting pressure and anxiety. Some insightful people therefore long for a return to authenticity. This is the essence of Zen culture and the original intention behind our hotel. The Zen philosophy is evolving from a niche cultural phenomenon into a core force driving business innovation, social harmony and the evolution of design aesthetics.
Inspiration
Urban residents urgently need "slow living" and "spiritual healing", driving demand for Zen-based spiritual liberation. This project draws inspiration from Eastern Zen culture (Buddhist Zen practices like sitting meditation, mindfulness) and spatial aesthetics (Japanese dry landscape gardens, Chinese Zen gardens).

Differentiating from traditional hotels that only focus on accommodation, this Zen retreat hotel will create professional scenarios for spiritual practice and meditation healing.
Project Duration
The design of this project was launched in Xuzhou, China in February 2024, completed in July 2024 with the construction started immediately, the construction was finished in May 2025, and the hotel opened for business in Xuzhou in May 2025.
Operation Flow
Unlike traditional hotels, this one features dedicated meditation facilities that immerse guests in a tranquil, Zenlike atmosphere. Serving as both a meditation experience space and a popular photo spot, this unique offering sets the hotel apart and gives it a distinct competitive edge over others.
Patents
Copyright Obtained. Registration No.: Guo Zuo Deng Zi - 2021 - F - 00039341. Right Holder: Nie Liang. Application Year: 2025.
Image Credits
Picture No. 01: Designer Nie Liang, "Tatami Multifunctional Room", 2025

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