London Design Gold

2024

Suzhou Taohuawu Atour Hotel

Entrant Company

NOD Architectural Design

Category

Interior Design - Hotels & Resorts

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The dark sky is tinged with blue, while the shimmering water surface ripples gently. Warm light filters through transparent glass or small windows, casting a golden glow that dances before the eyes, opening up a unique, idyllic dreamscape exclusive to the Taohuawu Atour Hotel. The indoor lobby, with its symmetrical layout, highlights the solemn and elegant aesthetics of Chinese style. The rhythm of contemporary life is expressed through geometric blocks with concave and convex geometric blocks. Materials, lighting, and forms intertwine in a modern style, while the gentle and reserved qualities of traditional Jiangnan are poetically represented through symbolic means. In the expansive space, the light-colored textured artistic paint feels warm and rustic, while the black grille ceiling and the mountain-patterned wood veneer correspond with the flooring, echoing the architectural and water flow aesthetics of misty Jiangnan. The contrasting light and dark blocks are interspersed, with golden highlights and subtle lines shimmering. The atmosphere of old Suzhou's night is presented through a modern minimalist form, bringing a vivid sense of story and experience to the fore. The waiting area, centrally positioned by the window, features a plain fabric surface and antique-style lighting fixtures to evoke the gentle charm of bygone times. Large, clear glass windows bring the outdoor garden view and natural light inside, while the dreamy curtains add an extra touch of classical Chinese beauty. In the leisure area, wooden display shelves on both sides establish an air of scholarly elegance, while the subtly arched ceiling and square soft sofas use similar forms to convey different qualities. Warm light soothes the soul, and the curtain light adds a gentle touch. The arrangement of rattan chairs and a variety of small tables creates a harmonious yet diverse aesthetic within the room, inviting guests to sit and linger. The restaurant creates a beautiful tableau with shades of deep and light colors. The rattan wall decorations and antique-style chandeliers continue the poetic ambiance, making one feel as if immersed in a bygone landscape. Guests can experience the flavors of the present while evoking ancient memories with every meal.

Credits

Chief Designer
Hong Li
Chief Designer
Ling Liu
Assistant Designer
Jingwen Wu
Assistant Designer
Yelin Han
Photographer
Mr. Mao
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