Read Land Hoteli by Liang Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Ubwakirizi Competition Category.

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Read Land Hoteli

by Liang Nie

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ubwakirizi Category

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The Design

About Read Land Hoteli

Read Land ni hoteli iri muri parike ya siporo kandi ikikijwe n'imisozi, amazi n'icyatsi kibisi. Iyi hoteli itanga icumbi ndetse n'ahantu hihariye ho gukorera imyitozo yo kwibaza mu bwenge ya Zen. Inyubako ebyiri zihujwe n'umuhora kandi zirimo ibyumba by'abashyitsi 46, resitora, ahakirirwa abashyitsi n'ibyumba bibiri by'inama. Ahantu ho gukorera imyitozo yo kwibaza mu bwenge hateguwe hakurikijwe ubumenyi bw'imiterere y'umubiri w'umuntu, kandi hashyizwe mu byumba by'abashyitsi no mu hantu rusange. Imigano, ibiti, ubwatsi, lino n'amabuye biha imbere y'inyubako imiterere yoroshye kandi ituje. Igikorwa kinini cy'amazi n'inzitizi z'imigano bituma habaho kumva ko ahantu hagutse nubwo hafite ubuso buto.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Read Land Hoteli ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Read Land Hoteli biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Read Land Hoteli ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Nestled in a sports park, this hotel is surrounded by picturesque landscapes of mountains, waters, and verdant greenery. It not only serves the accommodation function but also creates differentiated Zen practice scenarios, providing customers with Zen meditation activities and check-in experiences.
It emphasizes both "accommodation comfort" and "Zen practice ritual sense". Ergonomically designed meditation spaces are featured in both guest rooms and public areas.
Dimensions & Packaging: The hotel has two buildings connected by a corridor with a total area of 2870 square meters. It has 46 guest rooms, 22 double rooms of about 28 to 33 square meters each and 24 single rooms of around 25 to 28 square meters each. There is an 83 square meter restaurant with 42 seats, a 76 square meter lobby and two conference rooms covering 190 square meters in total. The bigger one can hold 88 people.
Tags: Zen, Silence, Realm, Space, Minimal, Nature, Secluded, Healing
Production Technology: To express the Zen mood and realize the function of Zen practice in the hotel space, we convey the artistic conception of the space through emptiness, seclusion, simplicity, tranquility and elegance; in terms of materials, we use simple and natural materials such as bamboo, wood, grass, linen and stone to decorate the space and shape its temperament.
Design Challenge: Our greatest challenge was how to create the artistic effects of spaciousness and serenity within the space. With limited usable area, achieving a sense of spaciousness requires leaving blank areas to inspire imagination. We introduced a large water feature to evoke a feeling of openness. Furthermore, we applied elements such as bamboo curtains and grilles to create a view that is visible yet not fully exposed, leaving room for imagination and reflecting the artistic connotation of the space.
Research: The rapid economic development and fast paced life have brought people mounting pressure and anxiety. Some insightful people therefore long for a return to authenticity. This is the essence of Zen culture and the original intention behind our hotel. The Zen philosophy is evolving from a niche cultural phenomenon into a core force driving business innovation, social harmony and the evolution of design aesthetics.
Inspiration: Urban residents urgently need "slow living" and "spiritual healing", driving demand for Zen-based spiritual liberation. This project draws inspiration from Eastern Zen culture (Buddhist Zen practices like sitting meditation, mindfulness) and spatial aesthetics (Japanese dry landscape gardens, Chinese Zen gardens).

Differentiating from traditional hotels that only focus on accommodation, this Zen retreat hotel will create professional scenarios for spiritual practice and meditation healing.
Project Duration: The design of this project was launched in Xuzhou, China in February 2024, completed in July 2024 with the construction started immediately, the construction was finished in May 2025, and the hotel opened for business in Xuzhou in May 2025.
Operation Flow: Unlike traditional hotels, this one features dedicated meditation facilities that immerse guests in a tranquil, Zenlike atmosphere. Serving as both a meditation experience space and a popular photo spot, this unique offering sets the hotel apart and gives it a distinct competitive edge over others.
Patents: Copyright Obtained. Registration No.: Guo Zuo Deng Zi - 2021 - F - 00039341. Right Holder: Nie Liang. Application Year: 2025.
Image Credits: Picture No. 01: Designer Nie Liang, "Tatami Multifunctional Room", 2025