London Design Platinum

2023

Xiangyang New Horizons

Entrant Company

HZS

Category

Architectural Design - Hospitality

Client's Name

Gemdale(Group) Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

The overall design adopts an enclosed spatial layout, emphasizing the mutual permeation of internal and external landscapes. Starting with the community lobby as the urban reception area, a central axis is formed by an elevated reception hall and a rear courtyard. Courtyards are evenly distributed on both sides of the axis, creating a well-planned and orderly layout, reminiscent of a high-level mansion.

The adjacent commercial street is independent of the community space, separating the community from the outside noise and providing convenience for daily life.

The main entrance features a tension-filled curved roof and a rhythmical decorative wall, creating an entrance image reminiscent of a harbor-style drop-off area. Upon entering the community lobby through the scenic light wall, there is a transition between dynamic and serene spaces, immersing oneself in the tranquil enclosed courtyard space, in sharp contrast to the bustling city streets just beyond the wall, achieving a transformation from a busy city alley to a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere.

The front courtyard, located adjacent to the drop-off area, is accompanied by a rhythmic feature wall that captures the "traces of time," allowing residents to have a unique visual experience and a flowing-style experience through overlapping scenes.

"Vibrancy upon exiting, tranquility upon entering." Upon entering the elevated reception hall, the corridor and water garden regulate the microclimate, infusing a sense of lightness and vitality. The space incorporates the concept of the four senses: touch, sight, hearing, and taste, to create memorable spatial experiences.

The facade design concept is inspired by the Han River and Chinese landscape paintings, evoking a sense of calmness, serenity, and tranquility. Based on modern composition, straight lines are used in both vertical and horizontal directions, presenting a clean, lively, and elegant aesthetic. Integrating exquisite craftsmanship with traditional aesthetics, the design provides a visual experience with an infinite extension of space.

Credits

Lead Architect
Wenyuan Yi 易文渊
Lead Architect
Lei Lu 芦磊
Architect
Peng Liu 刘鹏
Architect
Yiheng Li 李沂衡
Architect
Junjiu Hou 侯俊久
Architect
Wei Liu 刘伟
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