Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao by Yanci Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Whakamahere Tāone me te Hoahoa Tāone Competition Category.
ParahiWhakamahere Tāone· 2025
Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao
by Yanci Chen
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Whakamahere Tāone Category
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The Design
About Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao
Ko Pine to Sea he mahere nui mō tētahi hōtera taiao me te whenua e tū ana i te Ngahere Rākau Paina o Lignano i Itāria. Ka whakakotahingia e te kaupapa nei te manaakitanga manuhiri me te whakaoranga o tētahi taiao takutai whakaraerae. Ko ngā whare noho e tū ana i runga i ngā tūāpapa rino whakaraerae-iti, ā, ko ngā ara hīkoi kua whakateiteitia e ārahi ana i ngā manuhiri puta noa i ngā repo kua whakatōngia anō me ngā papa mātakitaki. Ko te rākau māmā, te hanga rāwaho tūmomo (modular prefabrication), te whakamahana ā-koiora me ngā mata mōkūkū e whakaiti ana i te pānga ki te wāhi. Ko te kohi wai ua, te huringa hau noa, me te kaha o te rā e whakaiti ana i te whakamahinga hiko. Ko te mahere nui nei e hipa ana i te 12,000 mita pūrua.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Pine To Sea Mahere Nui Hōtera Taiao i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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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