Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana by Yanci Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Varahina in Fandaminana Tanàna sy Famolavolana An-tanàna Competition Category.
VarahinaFandaminana An-tanàna· 2025
Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana
by Yanci Chen
A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Fandaminana An-tanàna Category
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The Design
About Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana
Pine to Sea dia drafitry lehibe momba ny hotely manaja tontolo iainana sy ny tany manodidina, izay hita ao amin'ny Alan'ny Pin any Lignano, Italia. Ity tetikasa ity dia mampitambatra ny fandraisam-bahiny amin'ny fanarenana tontolo iainana amoron-tsiraka marefo iray. Ny efitranom-bahiny natao ho avo dia miorina amin'ny fanorenam-by mba hampihenana ny fifantohana amin'ny tany, ary lalana ambony no mitondra ny mpitsidika mamakivaky ny tany lemaka rendrarendra nasarena indray sy ny toeram-pijerena. Ny hazo maivana, ny fanamboarana mialoha modiolara, ny fanafenana biolojika ary ny takelaka mamela ny rano hidina dia mampihena ny fanelingelenana ny tontolo iainana eo an-toerana. Ny fitehirizana ny rano orana, ny fivezivezen'ny rivotra voajanahary ary ny herin'ny masoandro dia mampihena ny fampiasana angovo. Ny velaran-tany rakotry ny drafitra lehibe dia 12.000 metatra toradroa.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Varahina
Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Pine To Sea Drafitry Lehibe ho an'ny Hotely Eco-Manaja Tontolo Iainana dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.
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
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