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Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele by Wjd Design

Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele by Wjd Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweNdawo yangaPhakathi kunye noMboniso Competition Category.


IplatinamIngaphakathi· 2026

Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele

by Wjd Design

Client: Wjd Design

Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele

IWuhan Senbo Resort yihotele yendawo yokuphumla eyilelwe iintsapho, ingaphakathi layo likwilizwe laseTshayina. Uyilo luguqulela imifanekiso yemvelo yendawo — iintaba, amanzi ampompozayo kunye neentyatyambo zelotus — ibe libali lesithuba elikutshonisayo. Igumbi lokwamkela abantu lichazwa luphahla olugobeke kabini olufana nentaba, olwenziwe ngamacwecwe egypsum omeleziswe ngefiber yeglasi eyenzelwe ngokukhethekileyo. Kwasetyenziswa i-building information modeling kunye ne-parametric modeling ukusombulula le jiyometri intsonkothileyo. Umthi wendalo, ukulukwa komqungu, izigqibo ezizinzileyo kunye nokukhanya okukrelekrele kudala imeko-bume ezolileyo yabantu abadala nabantwana.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award

Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo eyahlukileyo ngokwenene, entle nenobungangamsha. Abaphumeleleyo bePlatinam zizimanga zendalo, ubungqina bemida yobuchule bengqondo, kwaye babonisa ubungcali nobuchule obungenakuthelekiswa babayili babo. Le miyilo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yeyona misebenzi idumileyo echaza ubuhle bexesha, ineegalelo kwintlalontle yoluntu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele ibonisa inqanaba elingaphaya kokuqhelekileyo lokugqwesa kwaye ngokungathandabuzekiyo yenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono ngeempawu zayo eziluncedo nezixabisekileyo. Wuhan Senbo Resort Uyilo Lwangaphakathi Lwehotele ngumsebenzi ophumeleleyo weIbhaso Leplatinam le-A' Design Award ovusa iinqwenelo, ukhuthaza, ushukumisa, uvuyisa kwaye udala uvuyo olukhulu.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This project redefines the parent-child urban resort model by translating Wuhan's natural and cultural symbols mountains, water, and lotus into an immersive spatial narrative. Unlike designs that merely imitate nature, it uses abstraction, deconstruction, and material innovation to create an experiential environment. Advanced BIM simulations, custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, and sustainable materials ensure both artistic expression and engineering precision.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project covers a total floor area of 118,000 square meters, with a 46,000 square meters interior scope. Key spatial components include large span public areas, guest rooms, themed spaces and multi functional zones. Technical highlights include double curved glass fiber reinforced gypsum structures, sustainable finish materials, intelligent lighting control, and modular prefabricated systems that ensure efficient construction and durability.
Tags
Wuhan Resort Design, Cultural Tourism, Immersive Interior, Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Structure, Parametric Design, Sustainable Materials, Nature-Inspired Aesthetics, Parent-Child Resort, Contemporary Wuhan Culture
Production Technology
The project adopts building information modeling and parametric modeling to resolve complex double curved geometries, especially the lobby's iconic mountain like ceiling. Custom fabricated glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels ensure structural accuracy and seamless integration. Materials include glass fiber reinforced gypsum, polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified panels, artistic coatings, natural wood and bamboo weaving. Intelligent lighting simulates natural light filtering through lotus leaves, enhancing spatial atmosphere.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was integrating organic natural forms into a large scale commercial structure while meeting fire safety codes, load bearing requirements and ergonomic standards. The double curved lobby ceiling required advanced modeling and custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum fabrication. Balancing artistic expression, cost control, sustainability and regional culture demanded continuous coordination, technical innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Research
This applied design research aims to translate Wuhan's cultural ecology into spatial experience. Methods include site studies, cultural analysis, user behavior research and building information modeling simulations. Data was collected through environmental mapping and parent child experience interviews. Results show that abstracted natural imagery enhances emotional connection and guest satisfaction. The research strengthens cultural tourism branding and offers replicable strategies for nature based resort design.
Inspiration
The design is inspired by Wuhan's identity as the "River City" and the cultural legend "High Mountains and Flowing Water," symbolizing profound human connection. By extracting mountains, water and lotus as core motifs, the project aims to create a nature immersed sanctuary for families. The concept also stems from the Senbo brand spirit "Exploring Nature with Love" and research into local ecology, regional culture, and contemporary aesthetics.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2023 and finished in May 2025 in China.
Operation Flow
Guests engage with the space through a natural, narrative driven flow. The lobby introduces the "mountain" theme, guiding visitors into water inspired pathways and lotus themed rooms. Light, texture and spatial transitions immerse both adults and children in a calm yet exploratory environment. The design supports intuitive movement, rest, play and family interaction, creating a seamless resort experience.
Team Members
Chief Designer: Chen Yonghua
Chief Designer: Shen Maohui
Chief Designer: Yu Yu
Chief Designer: Chen Ying
Chief Designer: Xu Yiyang
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Hanmo Vision— Song Ye, Fupeng Wu, Senbo Resort, 2025.

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