Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk by Yanci Chen

Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk by Yanci Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn in Plansaziya Bajêr û Dîzayna Bajarvaniyê Competition Category.

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Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk

by Yanci Chen

Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn Winner in Plansaziya Bajarî Category

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The Design

About Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk

Metna Pirtûkê: Pine to Sea planek sereke ya otêla ekolojîk û peyzajê ye ku li Daristana Çamê ya Lignano li Îtalyayê cih girtiye. Proje mêvandariyê bi vejandina hawîrdorek keviyê zirav a nazik re li hev dike. Kabînên bilind li ser bingehên pola yên bi bandorek herî hindik radiwestin, û rêyên peya yên hilkişandî mêvanan di nav zeviyên şil ên dîsa dardarkirî û palepiyên çavdêriyê re derbas dikin. Darê sivik, pêşamadekirina modular, îzolasyona biyo-bingehîn û rûberên vebirandî tevliheviya li ser cîh sînordar dikin. Berhevkirina ava baranê, hewajenîna pasîf û enerjiya rojê xerckirina enerjiyê kêm dikin. Plana sereke 12,000 metre çargoşe vedigire.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn

Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn e, nasîneke pir bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên berbiçav ên bi afirînerî, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiyê têne cudakirin re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Tuncînê karên bi têra xwe jêhatî û bi awayekî balkêş afirîner in, yên ku ezmûna fireh, xeyal û çareserkirina sêwiranerên xwe piştrast dikin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk tiştekî pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal be, bi awayekî berbiçav pîşekar û nûjen. Ev sêwirana bi Tuncînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê digire nav xwe û ji bo baldariya li hûrgiliyan hêja ye. Pine To Sea Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Planê Sereke yê Otêla Ekolojîk pêdiviyan bi rengekî xweş tîne cih, destê xwe dide daxwazan, hestan dihejîne û meraqê dikişîne.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Pine to Sea is an eco-hotel and landscape masterplan that seamlessly integrates hospitality with environmental restoration in Lignano Pinewood. The design preserves and enhances the natural ecosystem through elevated architecture, reforested wetlands, and adaptive reuse of existing infrastructure. Elevated walkways and floating cabins minimize site disturbance while maximizing guest immersion in nature. By blending sustainability, biodiversity, and experiential design, it redefines eco-tourism.
Dimensions & Packaging: Pine to Sea features a modular eco-hotel complex with elevated cabins measuring 4,000mm (W) x 8,000mm (D) x 3,500mm (H), supported by minimal-impact steel foundations. The masterplan spans 12,000m², incorporating elevated walkways (1,500mm wide), reforested wetlands, and adaptive public spaces. The site integrates rainwater harvesting, passive ventilation, and solar energy systems, ensuring a low-carbon footprint and ecological resilience.
Tags: eco-hotel, sustainable tourism, modular architecture, elevated cabins, coastal reforestation, wetland restoration, passive design, biodiversity conservation, low-impact development, adaptive reuse
Production Technology: Pine to Sea employs lightweight timber construction, elevated steel foundations, and modular prefabrication to minimize site impact and protect the fragile pine ecosystem. The project integrates bio-based insulation, permeable surfaces, and passive cooling strategies for sustainability. Digital terrain analysis and parametric modeling optimized building placement, ensuring minimal disruption while enhancing biodiversity through reforestation, wetland restoration, and water-sensitive design.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in Pine to Sea was balancing eco-tourism development with environmental preservation. The fragile pine forest and wetlands required low-impact design strategies, overcoming challenges in elevated construction, water management, and habitat protection. Zoning restrictions and ecological guidelines shaped design decisions, while limited data on reforestation impacts necessitated interdisciplinary research. The project redefines hospitality by merging conservation with immersive tourism.
Research: Pine to Sea is based on environmental and architectural research exploring sustainable eco-tourism in fragile coastal landscapes. The objective was to design low-impact hospitality solutions that restore biodiversity. Using GIS mapping, ecological surveys, and case studies, data was collected on forest regeneration, water flow, and visitor behavior. Results confirmed the viability of elevated structures and reforestation, influencing sustainable tourism policies and nature-based design.
Inspiration: Pine to Sea is inspired by the fragile balance between tourism and ecological preservation in Lignano Pinewood. The project seeks to restore degraded landscapes while offering an immersive eco-tourism experience. Drawing from research on coastal reforestation, habitat regeneration, and low-impact architecture, the design integrates elevated structures, natural water filtration systems, and adaptive reuse strategies to harmonize human presence with the evolving coastal ecosystem.
Project Duration: 2024 Lignano, Italy
Operation Flow: Pine to Sea offers an immersive eco-tourism experience by seamlessly integrating architecture with nature. Elevated cabins provide a minimal-impact retreat, allowing guests to stay within the pine forest while protecting the landscape. Visitors explore the site through floating walkways, reforested trails, and wetland observation decks, fostering a deep connection with the environment. The design enhances biodiversity while ensuring comfort, sustainability, and ecological awareness.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yanci Chen,Jing Chen,Zhuoran Liu,Xian Chi,Jingzi Cui,Jiming Bai
Team Members: Yanci Chen,
Jing Chen,
Zhuoran Liu,
Xian Chi,
Jingzi Cui,
Jiming Bai
Image Credits: Yanci Chen,Jing Chen,Zhuoran Liu,Xian Chi,Jingzi Cui,Jiming Bai