Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd

Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ime Ụlọ na Ngosipụta Competition Category.

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Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ

by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd

Client: Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co., Ltd.

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ime Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ

Whytime Shantou bụ ime ụlọ nkwari akụ dị na Shantou, China. Nhazi a chekwara ihu ụlọ Qilou nke akụkọ ihe mere eme ma megharịa ụlọ ahụ maka ojiji nkwari akụ n'ofe mita skweya 2225. Atrium ìhè nke ogologo zuru oke na-eme ka ìhè ehihie na ikuku na-abanye nke ọma ma na-eduzi mmegharị n'ime ụlọ. Ihe ndị omenala dịka arches Qilou na ụgbọ mmiri junk nwere isi na-acha uhie uhie ka e mere n'ụzọ ọgbara ọhụrụ na nke dị mfe. Ihe eji arụ ọrụ gụnyere brik uhie nke mpaghara, terrazzo, travertine na mother of pearl. Tea Route Trail na-agbanwe site n'ebe nri ụtụtụ gaa na kafe na ụlọ mmanya n'ime ụbọchị.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Whytime Shantou Nhazi Ime Ụlọ Nkwari Akụ na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project seamlessly integrates cultural preservation with modern design to create a dynamic "Cultural Museum of the Overseas Chinese Legacy." Unlike conventional hotels, it offers an immersive, multi-dimensional experience, blending historical elements like the Qilou arches and Red-Tipped Junks with modern aesthetics. The design fosters a dialogue between history and contemporary space, providing guests with an engaging cultural journey while enhancing local community interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project covers an area of 2225 square meters, with a combination of materials such as Nacre Art Paint, Beige Travertine, Marble Mosaic, Limestone Tile, and Foamed Ceramic Tile. The design preserves the historic Qilou facade while introducing modern elements like a full height "Light Atrium" to enhance lighting and ventilation. The layout includes dynamic spaces, such as the "Tea Route Trail," which transitions from breakfast venue to cafe and bar, promoting flexibility and functional efficiency.
Tags: Cultural Hotel, Overseas Chinese Legacy, Qilou Architecture, Shantou Heritage, Immersive Experience, Modern Minimalist Design, Sustainable Architecture, Historical Preservation, Dynamic Spaces, Community Engagement
Production Technology: The design integrates modern and sustainable construction techniques, including a "Light Atrium" to improve ventilation and lighting in the preserved Qilou structure. Key materials such as local red brick, terrazzo, and imported mother of pearl are used to blend aesthetics with environmental responsibility. The deconstruction of traditional elements like Qilou arches is achieved through sculptural precision, combining modern functionality with cultural significance.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing the preservation of the historic Qilou facade with modern hotel amenities. The design also avoided cliched representations of Overseas Chinese culture by abstracting traditional elements, ensuring a fresh and unique experience. This was achieved through innovative spatial solutions that also foster community engagement, creating dynamic, adaptable spaces.
Research: Research focused on integrating Shantou's cultural history with modern hotel needs. Methods included studying local architecture, interviewing residents, and observing guest behavior. The design combines cultural heritage with contemporary functionality, creating a space that connects guests with the local community while respecting the original architecture.
Inspiration: Inspired by the rich heritage of Shantou's Xiaogongyuan historic district and the memories of Overseas Chinese culture, the project reflects the essence of traditional elements like Qilou arcades and Red-Tipped Junks. The design avoids retro stylization, instead focusing on abstracting these symbols through a modern, minimalist approach to evoke a fresh narrative dialogue between past and present, offering an innovative interpretation of local cultural identity.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 and finished in July 2025 in China.
Operation Flow: The design fosters fluid movement through spaces, with areas like the "Tea Route Trail" changing throughout the day to cater to different functions. The guest experience unfolds from the "Returning Sails" to the "Red Junk Harbor" and "Tea Route Trail," creating an immersive cultural journey. The "Light Atrium" acts as a central hub, guiding visitors and enhancing the spatial experience.
Team Members: Chief Designer: Yu Xiaohui
Chief Designer: Fang Liang
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.