Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele by Wjd Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Palatina in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.
PalatinaLoko Hale· 2026
Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele
by Wjd Design
Client: Wjd Design
A' Design Award Palatina Winner in Loko Hale Category
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About Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele
ʻO Wuhan Senbo Resort kahi hoʻolālā kūloko no ka hōkele hoʻomaha ʻohana i loko o Kina. Hoʻololi ka hoʻolālā i nā kiʻi ʻāina kūloko o nā mauna, ka wai kahe, a me nā kinona pua lotus i loko o kahi moʻolelo kikowaena e hoʻopuni ana i ka mea kipa. Ua hōʻike ʻia ka lumi hoʻokipa e kahi kaupoku pihoihoi ʻelua like me ka mauna i hana ʻia me nā papa gypsum i hoʻoikaika ʻia me ke aniani fiber i hana kūikawā ʻia. Ua hoʻohana ʻia ka hoʻohālike ʻikepili hale a me ka hoʻohālike parametric no ka hoʻoholo ʻana i ka geometry paʻakikī. Hana ka lāʻau maoli, ka ulana ʻohe, nā pau hana hoʻomau, a me ka hoʻomālamalama naʻauao i kahi ʻano maluhia no nā mākua a me nā keiki.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Palatina
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele i ka A' Design Award Palatina, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā ʻoiaʻiʻo loa ka kūʻokoʻa, ka nani a me ka kamahaʻo. He mau mea kupaianaha o ka hana noʻeau nā lanakila Palatina, he mau hōʻike o nā palena o ka noʻonoʻo hana noʻeau, a hōʻike lākou i ka ʻoihana ʻoi aku a me ka ʻuhane akamai o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo kēia mau hoʻolālā nā hana kaulana loa e wehewehe ana i ka nani o kekahi au, kōkua i ke ola pono o ke kaiāulu a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hōʻike ka hoʻolālā Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele i ke kūlana ʻoi kelakela i ʻoi aku ma mua o ka palena a hoʻomaikaʻi ʻole ʻole i ka honua ma o kona mau ʻano pōmaikaʻi a waiwai. He hana ka hoʻolālā Wuhan Senbo Resort Ka Hoʻolālā Kūloko o ka Hōkele i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Palatina e hoʻāla i ka makemake, hoʻoulu, hoʻoikaika, hoʻohauʻoli a hoʻā i ka hauʻoli nui.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project redefines the parent-child urban resort model by translating Wuhan's natural and cultural symbols mountains, water, and lotus into an immersive spatial narrative. Unlike designs that merely imitate nature, it uses abstraction, deconstruction, and material innovation to create an experiential environment. Advanced BIM simulations, custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, and sustainable materials ensure both artistic expression and engineering precision.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project covers a total floor area of 118,000 square meters, with a 46,000 square meters interior scope. Key spatial components include large span public areas, guest rooms, themed spaces and multi functional zones. Technical highlights include double curved glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, sustainable finish materials, intelligent lighting control, and modular prefabricated systems that ensure efficient construction and durability.
- Tags
- Wuhan Resort Design, Cultural Tourism, Immersive Interior, Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Structure, Parametric Design, Sustainable Materials, Nature-Inspired Aesthetics, Parent-Child Resort, Contemporary Wuhan Culture
- Production Technology
- The project adopts building information modeling and parametric modeling to resolve complex double curved geometries, especially the lobby's iconic mountain like ceiling. Custom fabricated glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels ensure structural accuracy and seamless integration. Materials include glass fiber reinforced gypsum, polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified panels, artistic coatings, natural wood and bamboo weaving. Intelligent lighting simulates natural light filtering through lotus leaves, enhancing spatial atmosphere.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating organic natural forms into a large scale commercial structure while meeting fire safety codes, load bearing requirements and ergonomic standards. The double curved lobby ceiling required advanced modeling and custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum fabrication. Balancing artistic expression, cost control, sustainability and regional culture demanded continuous coordination, technical innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
- Research
- This applied design research aims to translate Wuhan's cultural ecology into spatial experience. Methods include site studies, cultural analysis, user behavior research and building information modeling simulations. Data was collected through environmental mapping and parent child experience interviews. Results show that abstracted natural imagery enhances emotional connection and guest satisfaction. The research strengthens cultural tourism branding and offers replicable strategies for nature based resort design.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by Wuhan's identity as the "River City" and the cultural legend "High Mountains and Flowing Water," symbolizing profound human connection. By extracting mountains, water and lotus as core motifs, the project aims to create a nature immersed sanctuary for families. The concept also stems from the Senbo brand spirit "Exploring Nature with Love" and research into local ecology, regional culture, and contemporary aesthetics.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2023 and finished in May 2025 in China.
- Operation Flow
- Guests engage with the space through a natural, narrative driven flow. The lobby introduces the "mountain" theme, guiding visitors into water inspired pathways and lotus themed rooms. Light, texture and spatial transitions immerse both adults and children in a calm yet exploratory environment. The design supports intuitive movement, rest, play and family interaction, creating a seamless resort experience.
- Team Members
- Chief Designer: Chen Yonghua
Chief Designer: Shen Maohui
Chief Designer: Yu Yu
Chief Designer: Chen Ying
Chief Designer: Xu Yiyang - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
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