Guizhou Weng'an Yingbin Hotel by JDKJ Design (China)
The design of the lobby is inspired by the breathtaking scenery of Xianqiao Mountain, where the essence of design and the charm of nature blend and enhance each other beautifully. At the center of the lobby area, an artistic landscape stands majestically. A stone sculpture of an immortal, poised and elegant, stands under the green pines and cypresses, resonating with the legends of Xianqiao Mountain. As Hegel said, “Architecture is frozen music, and design is flowing poetry.” Through design, the legends of the Guizhou region are vividly brought to life in the architecture. Jade-like polished marble is the primary material selected by the designers, whose delicate texture, as warm and smooth as jade, fills the space with light and colour amidst the interplay of light and shadows. The openwork screens partially conceal murals of bamboo shadows, as if transplanting the scenery from distant mountains indoors. Carrying the mild bitterness of a gentle breeze and the fresh scent of bamboo leaves, these elements infuse the space with the essence of a mountainous atmosphere.