Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira by Yanci Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Upangaji wa Miji na Usanifu wa Mipango Miji Competition Category.
ShabaMipango ya Miji· 2025
Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira
by Yanci Chen
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mipango ya Miji Category
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About Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira
Pine to Sea ni hoteli rafiki wa mazingira na mpango mkuu wa mandhari ulioko katika Msitu wa Misonobari wa Lignano nchini Italia. Mradi huu unaunganisha ukarimu wa wageni na urejeshaji wa mazingira dhaifu ya pwani. Vibanda vilivyoinuliwa hukaa juu ya misingi ya chuma yenye athari ndogo, huku njia za miguu zilizoinuliwa zikiwaongoza wageni kupitia ardhioevu zilizopandwa upya miti na sehemu za uchunguzi. Mbao nyepesi, uzalishaji wa awali wa moduli, vihami vinavyotokana na viumbe hai, na nyuso zinazoruhusu maji kupenya hupunguza athari kwenye eneo hilo. Uvunaji wa maji ya mvua, mfumo wa hewa wa asili, na nishati ya jua hupunguza matumizi ya nishati. Mpango huu mkuu unashughulikia eneo la mita za mraba 12,000.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Pine To Sea Mpango Mkuu wa Hoteli Rafiki wa Mazingira hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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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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