Guanyi Hotel is situated in Maoping Village, Tonglu. This design leverages the existing main structure of the building, aiming to create a resort hotel deeply rooted in local heritage.
The existing building features a complete yet massive volume, which is incompatible with the surrounding natural context. Therefore, the core design propositions focus on "volume dissolution" and "localization". After systematically mapping out the architectural structure, we introduced "village" as the core design concept and adopted a volume combination of "base + box". This allows the building to take shape as "small units placed on the base" — a design that not only eliminates the sense of oppression from the large volume but also accurately echoes the original architectural form of traditional villages in Tonglu.
The concept of sustainability is implemented throughout the design process. Local craftsmen and materials are prioritized, and renewable and eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wood, and stone are selected as the main building materials. Through the textural expression of these natural materials, the symbiotic dialogue between the building, the mountains and the villages is deepened.
Bio ByoArc Studio was founded in Hangzhou in 2024 by architect Jiang Yuan,and holds the RIBA Chartered Practic.ByoArc Studio is an innovative design firm integrating architecture,interior,landscape,and exhibition design.ByoArc takes "nature" as its core design philosophy and focuses on materials and construction.The firm is equipped with the world’s cutting-edge digital design technologies,and has practical experience in fields such as digital construction and robotic arm processing.Meanwhile,it explores cross-border cooperation with diverse fields including art and technology.
Other prizes 2025 The Architecture MasterPrize - Best of Best 2025 International Design Awards - Bronze 2025 Dezeen Awards China - Shortlist 2025 Architizer vision awards - Special Mention
