Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe by Yanci Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Kupanga Mizinda ndi Mapangidwe a Mzinda Competition Category.
BronzeKupanga Mzinda· 2025
Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe
by Yanci Chen
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Kupanga Mzinda Category
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The Design
About Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe
Malemba a Bukhu: Pine to Sea ndi dongosolo lalikulu la hotelo yopanda kuwononga chilengedwe komanso malo ozungulira, lomwe lili m'nkhalango ya Lignano Pinewood ku Italy. Ntchitoyi imaphatikiza kulandira alendo pamodzi ndi kukonzanso malo ofooka a m'mphepete mwa nyanja. Nyumba zazing'ono zomangidwa pamwamba zimayima pamakoma achitsulo omwe amasokoneza pang'ono malo, ndipo njira zokwezedwa zimatsogolera alendo kudutsa madambo obwezeretsedwanso ndi malo owonera. Matabwa opepuka, zomangamanga zokonzedweratu m'magawo, chotchinjiriza cha kutentha chochokera ku zinthu zachilengedwe, ndi pamwamba pamene madzi amatha kudutsa, zonsezi zimachepetsa kusokonezeka kwa malowo. Kusonkhanitsa madzi amvula, mpweya wozizira wachilengedwe, ndi mphamvu ya dzuwa zimachepetsa kagwiritsidwe ka mphamvu. Dongosolo lalikuli limakwirira malo okwana ma mita lalikulu 12,000.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Pine To Sea Ntchito Yaikulu: Dongosolo Lalikulu la Hotelo Yopanda Kuwononga Chilengedwe amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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