YUNQI QIANWAN, Hangzhou

Situated in the eastern expanse of Qianjiang New City in Hangzhou, the project draws inspiration from the surging tides of the Qiantang River, translating Eastern philosophy into a livable, tourable experience—offering a tranquil sanctuary amidst the bustling city.

"The heart surges like the rolling waves, and the world changes with the tide." Passing through the stately front gate, one is immediately enveloped in the grandeur of a thousand years of tides captured within the space. Underfoot, the exquisite ink-toned marble flooring features veins reminiscent of mountains and waters, seeming to unfold an ink-wash painting. On either side, jade screens capture the river's emerald hues, crystallizing it into the soul of stone. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, the rippling courtyard waterscape merges seamlessly with the ink-hue floor indoors, as if stepping into a freshly painted Jiangnan landscape scroll. Within, one communes with mountains and waters; beyond, the vast lakes and rivers unfold into view.