Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade by Zhifeng Zhao

Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade by Zhifeng Zhao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Prata in Deseño de Hostalaría, Recreación, Viaxes e Turismo Competition Category.

PrataHostalaría· 2025

Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade

by Zhifeng Zhao

Client: ZHANG Qiang

A' Design Award de Prata Winner in Hostalaría Category

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The Design

About Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade

O Proxecto na Illa de Lotus fusiona habilmente o encanto pastoral coa idea de cooperativa rural, ofrecendo unha experiencia inmersiva de turismo agrícola. O seu deseño enfatiza a sustentabilidade e a simplicidade, mesturando a natureza con espazos funcionais. O uso de elementos visuais debuxados a man e materiais naturais crea unha atmosfera harmoniosa, mentres que a distribución flexible, que inclúe terrazas, zonas de lectura e asentos escalonados, fomenta o relaxamento e a interacción social. Ao equilibrar o atractivo estético coa funcionalidade práctica, o proxecto proporciona aos visitantes unha conexión única coa natureza e a Comunidade.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Prata

Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade gañou o A' Design Award de Prata, un recoñecemento enormemente prestixioso outorgado a deseños de gama alta, fermosos e impresionantes. Os gañadores Prata son obras tremendamente brillantes e sumamente creativas que ilustran a pericia, o talento e a agudeza sobresaíntes dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade sexa unha obra marabillosa, escaparate de oficio, notablemente profesional e profundamente innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Prata é unha invención moi notable e admirada que beneficia e fai avanzar os límites da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía. Youhe Community Deseño de Hospitalidade é unha creación moi envexada que esperta desexos, achega sentimentos positivos e prende asombro e marabilla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This vibrant agro-tourism space on Lotus Island, Suzhou, blends pastoral beauty with the rural cooperative concept. The design uses hand-drawn illustrations and simple lines, with orange and white contrasts for a fresh look. The architecture combines repurposed materials and natural scenery, while wood and rattan interiors create a simple, nature-connected atmosphere. The space offers dining with views, a reading nook, and multi-functional areas for gatherings and study.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project occupies a single floor with a thoughtful layout. The main space faces the bar counter, flanked by IP product exhibition areas, creating a central, functional design. To the right, an open dining and viewing area features terraces by the window and built-in bookshelves, offering a cozy reading spot. Behind a soundproof curtain on the left, a tiered seating area provides a flexible space for events like study tours or social gatherings.
Tags: Tourism Complex, Landscape Design, Argo-tourism Space, Travel Design, Tourism Design
Production Technology: The overall cost control of the project is relatively low, and the design and construction are closely integrated during the process. The material control often uses old wood for renovation and reuse, which is also part of sustainable design.
Design Challenge: A key challenge of the design was the owner's limited budget, requiring careful cost control and strategic material selection. To address this, the design reused old materials, reducing costs while adding unique character and sustainability. Focused design elements were prioritized to maintain impact without exceeding the budget. Close collaboration with the construction team ensured a balance between design vision and practical constraints, maintaining high craftsmanship while adhering to financial limitations for a successful outcome.
Research: The early-stage research focused on co-creation, involving in-depth collaboration with stakeholders. This included discussions with the owner to meet practical needs and with the head of Lotus Island to integrate local characteristics. University students, especially younger groups, were engaged for fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This multi-layered collaboration enriched the design approach, providing both a solid theoretical foundation and practical basis for the final outcome.
Inspiration: The project is inspired by the pastoral beauty of Lotus Island in Suzhou, with its serene lakes and lush landscapes. It also draws from the collective spirit of rural cooperatives, emphasizing shared efforts and sustainable development. This blend of nature and collaboration creates a vibrant, interactive agro-tourism space.
Project Duration: Project Duration:October 2023- December 2023
Location: Lotus Island, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Operation Flow: Youhe Community is a rural revitalization project developed in collaboration with the local town government, becoming a model for rural redevelopment in Suzhou. Since its opening, the project has provided a new leisure destination for both local residents of Lotus Island and visitors. During the crab season, the area experiences a significant influx of people, highlighting its commercial value and popularity.
Image Credits: DENG Chun