Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2026
Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò
by Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co.Ltd
Client: Hubei China Han Decoration Design Co., Ltd.
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò
Whytime Shantou jẹ́ àgbékalẹ̀ inú ilé èrò tí ó wà ní Shantou, orílẹ̀-èdè Ṣáínà. Àgbékalẹ̀ náà pa ojú ilé Qilou onítàn mọ́, ó sì ṣe àtúnṣe ilé náà fún ìlò ilé èrò lórí mítà onígun mẹ́rin 2225. Àtíríọ̀mù ìmọ́lẹ̀ tí ó ga dé òkè pátápátá mú kí ìmọ́lẹ̀ oòrùn àti atẹ́gùn dára sí i, ó sì ń darí ìrìn kiri nínú ilé náà. Àwọn ohun èlò ìbílẹ̀ bíi àwọn ìtẹ̀ríba Qilou àti àwọn ọkọ̀ ojú omi junk olórí pupa ni a ṣe ní ọ̀nà òde òní tí ó rọrùn. Àwọn ohun èlò tí a lò pẹ̀lú bíríkì pupa ìbílẹ̀, terrazzo, travertine àti ìyẹ̀fun ọ̀gá pearl. Ọ̀nà Tea Route Trail máa ń yípadà láti ibi oúnjẹ àárọ̀ sí ilé kọfí àti ilé ọtí ní àsìkò ọjọ́.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Whytime Shantou Àgbékalẹ̀ Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ Inú Ilé Èrò ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
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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