The overall renovation design follows the principle of nature—improving the original architectural conditions while integrating spatial themes. By thoughtfully incorporating dynamic light and shadow, multi-dimensional water features, lush greenery, and floral artistry, guests are invited to embark on a unique and romantic resort experience.
▲ 大理風(fēng)雅頌蒼洱眼酒店項目鳥瞰
壹. 項目概況 | Project Overview
項目場地坐落于大理洱海之東的一線海景帶,西面正對蒼山洱海,包攬毫無遮擋的純粹山海之景。
The project site is located on the prime seafront strip on the eastern shore of Erhai Lake in Dali, directly facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake to the west, offering an unobstructed and pristine view of the mountains and sea.
The original building was a simplified version of European architecture, a rootless architectural form commonly found in both urban and rural areas of China. Through a comprehensive redefinition and renovation of its architecture, interiors, and landscape, we transformed it into a space for an enriched vacation experience.
The" Eye of Cang-Er" is composed of an arched bridge that connects the indoor and outdoor public activity spaces of the hotel restaurant on the first floor and the afternoon tea area on the second floor. At the same time, it solves the issue of insufficient natural light in the basement caused by the original large staircase.It also serves as a signature window facing the breathtaking scenery of Cangshan and Erhai, offering perse possibilities for future hotel operations. The arch bridge can host ceremonial weddings, while beneath the arch, elegant water activities can take place.
The western side of the main building is oriented towards the sea, featuring transparent façades and various open interfaces to fully capture the natural scenery of Cangshan and Erhai. The central water courtyard is centered around the "Eye of Cang-Er" and is laid out in a U-shape with the north and south corridors. This design tightly connects indoor and outdoor leisure functions, including the cave-like restaurant, floating cloud afternoon tea area, and seaside swimming pool, while embracing the seasonal landscapes of Cangshan and Erhai.
The western façade enjoys an exceptional natural view, while the southern and northern sides of the site blend community architecture with natural landscapes. The eastern side, however, faces issues of mutual interference with nearby community buildings. Therefore, the building's façade and spatial form adapt to the site conditions, neighborhood relationships, and the orientation of the landscape.
The eastern side serves as the hotel’s ceremonial entrance, inspired by the waterfall of Cangshan. The massive stacked stone façade creates a ceremonial and sculptural entrance space, avoiding interference with the neighboring residential buildings while simultaneously shaping the hotel itself into a scenic landmark.
Descending through the sunken entrance, guests arrive at the "Water Corridor" beneath the "Waterfall," leading directly to the hotel lobby. On either side of the corridor are several garden courtyards, creating a natural atmosphere that allows first-time visitors to experience a direct dialogue between their bodies and the space, encouraging them to slow down and stay.
When the hotel rooms face the neighboring community, we designed movable floor-to-ceiling grilles that can be freely pulled open or closed. These grilles help reduce visual interference from pedestrians in the neighborhood while ensuring privacy for guests on the balcony. At the same time, they allow guests to flexibly slide the grilles to enjoy a glimpse of the ocean view from the side.