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Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd

Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award برونز انعام in اندروني جڳه ۽ نمائش ڊيزائن Competition Category.


برونزانٽيرئر· 2026

Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن

by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd

Client: Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award برونز انعام Winner in انٽيرئر Category

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The Design

About Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن

وائي ٽائيم شانتو هڪ هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن آهي جيڪا چين جي شانتو شهر ۾ واقع آهي. هي ڊيزائن تاريخي چيلو (Qilou) اڳيان واري حصي کي محفوظ رکي ٿي ۽ عمارت کي 2225 چورس ميٽرن تي هوٽل جي استعمال لاءِ موزون بڻائي ٿي. هڪ مڪمل اوچائي وارو روشنيءَ جو ايٽريم ڏينهن جي روشني ۽ هوا جي اچ وڃ کي بهتر بڻائي ٿو ۽ اندروني حصي ۾ حرڪت جي رهنمائي ڪري ٿو. روايتي عنصر جهڙوڪ چيلو محرابون ۽ ڳاڙهي چوٽيءَ واريون جنڪ ٻيڙيون جديد ۽ سادگي پسند انداز ۾ تجريدي صورت ۾ پيش ڪيون ويون آهن. مواد ۾ مقامي ڳاڙهي سر، ٽيرازو، ٽراورٽائين ۽ موتيءَ جي ماءُ (مدر آف پرل) شامل آهن. ٽي روٽ ٽريل ڏينهن جي دوران ناشتي جي جاءِ کان ڪيفي ۽ بار ۾ تبديل ٿئي ٿو.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award برونز انعام

Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن A' Design Award برونز انعام جو کٽيندڙ آهي، تمام گهڻو معزز اعتراف جيڪو تخليقيت، اختراع ۽ ذڪاوت سان ممتاز بهترين ڊيزائنن کي ڏنو وڃي ٿو. برونز جا کٽيندڙ ڀرپور مهارت واريون ۽ نمايان طور تخليقي شاهڪار آهن، جيڪي پنهنجي ڊيزائنرن جي وسيع تجربي، تخيل ۽ ڏاهپ جي تصديق ڪن ٿيون. Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن کان اميد ڪئي وڃي ٿي ته اهو هڪ تمام گهڻو قدر ڪيل، ساراهيل ۽ پيارو شيءِ هوندو، قابل ذڪر حد تائين پيشه ورانه ۽ جدت وارو. هي ڊيزائن جنهن A' Design Award برونز انعام کٽيو آهي، فن، سائنس، ڊيزائن ۽ ٽيڪنالاجي ۾ بهترين طريقا شامل ڪري ٿو ۽ ننڍين تفصيلن ڏانهن ڌيان ڏيڻ ڪري شاندار آهي. Whytime Shantou هوٽل جي اندروني ڊيزائن ضرورتون خوبصورتيءَ سان پوريون ڪري ٿو، خواهشن کي ڇهي ٿو، جذبن کي موهي ٿو ۽ تجسس ڇڪي ٿو.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This project seamlessly integrates cultural preservation with modern design to create a dynamic "Cultural Museum of the Overseas Chinese Legacy." Unlike conventional hotels, it offers an immersive, multi-dimensional experience, blending historical elements like the Qilou arches and Red-Tipped Junks with modern aesthetics. The design fosters a dialogue between history and contemporary space, providing guests with an engaging cultural journey while enhancing local community interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project covers an area of 2225 square meters, with a combination of materials such as Nacre Art Paint, Beige Travertine, Marble Mosaic, Limestone Tile, and Foamed Ceramic Tile. The design preserves the historic Qilou facade while introducing modern elements like a full height "Light Atrium" to enhance lighting and ventilation. The layout includes dynamic spaces, such as the "Tea Route Trail," which transitions from breakfast venue to cafe and bar, promoting flexibility and functional efficiency.
Tags
Cultural Hotel, Overseas Chinese Legacy, Qilou Architecture, Shantou Heritage, Immersive Experience, Modern Minimalist Design, Sustainable Architecture, Historical Preservation, Dynamic Spaces, Community Engagement
Production Technology
The design integrates modern and sustainable construction techniques, including a "Light Atrium" to improve ventilation and lighting in the preserved Qilou structure. Key materials such as local red brick, terrazzo, and imported mother of pearl are used to blend aesthetics with environmental responsibility. The deconstruction of traditional elements like Qilou arches is achieved through sculptural precision, combining modern functionality with cultural significance.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was balancing the preservation of the historic Qilou facade with modern hotel amenities. The design also avoided cliched representations of Overseas Chinese culture by abstracting traditional elements, ensuring a fresh and unique experience. This was achieved through innovative spatial solutions that also foster community engagement, creating dynamic, adaptable spaces.
Research
Research focused on integrating Shantou's cultural history with modern hotel needs. Methods included studying local architecture, interviewing residents, and observing guest behavior. The design combines cultural heritage with contemporary functionality, creating a space that connects guests with the local community while respecting the original architecture.
Inspiration
Inspired by the rich heritage of Shantou's Xiaogongyuan historic district and the memories of Overseas Chinese culture, the project reflects the essence of traditional elements like Qilou arcades and Red-Tipped Junks. The design avoids retro stylization, instead focusing on abstracting these symbols through a modern, minimalist approach to evoke a fresh narrative dialogue between past and present, offering an innovative interpretation of local cultural identity.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2024 and finished in July 2025 in China.
Operation Flow
The design fosters fluid movement through spaces, with areas like the "Tea Route Trail" changing throughout the day to cater to different functions. The guest experience unfolds from the "Returning Sails" to the "Red Junk Harbor" and "Tea Route Trail," creating an immersive cultural journey. The "Light Atrium" acts as a central hub, guiding visitors and enhancing the spatial experience.
Team Members
Chief Designer: Yu Xiaohui
Chief Designer: Fang Liang
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Shanghai Xinji Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., Whytime Shantou, 2025.

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