London Design Silver

2025

Luting Hotel, Zhuzhou, Hunan

Entrant Company

Martin Zeng

Category

Interior Design - Hotels & Resorts

Client's Name

N/A

Country / Region

China

“Lushan Hotel”, with its core concept of “Hunan Culture and Industrial Memory,” aims to create a high-quality space that integrates business so-phistication and local culture. The design adopts an elegant retro style, with a base tone of dark walnut wood veneer, complemented by antique gold stainless steel trim and warm gray marble flooring, creating a sophisticated and luxurious atmosphere. Under the simple and sharp lines, the warmth of wood grain, the precision of metal, and the coolness of stone collide, con-veying the depth of time and weaving a subtle yet layered sense of style.



The industrial heritage of Zhuzhou is artistically integrated into the de-tails: In the public areas, abstract paintings of steam locomotives with mottled textures hang on the walls; in the lounge areas, antique gold sculp-tures cast from old locomotive gears are displayed; in the elevator lobbies, railway route maps made with underglaze polychrome porcelain are used as dec-orations, cleverly combining Hunan craftsmanship with industrial heritage.



The guest rooms continue this theme, featuring dark wooden furniture paired with leather soft furnishings, and miniature diesel locomotive models under warm lighting evoke memories of the “City of Power.”



The design avoids the piling up of symbols and precisely controls materials, lighting, and art installations, allowing the elegance of Hunan culture and the glory of industry to converse quietly in a contemporary context, creating a high-quality hotel that is both warm and full of stories.

Credits

Martin Zeng
Martin Zeng
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