The abstract manor in the woods
The project is nestled within expansive woodlands in Chongzhou. The architects have conceived the complex through an abstract settlement approach, where three distinct architectural scales - monumental pitched roofs, mid-scale geometric volumes, and clusters of compact functional units - are unified through an implicit structural logic.
Dining experiences unfold within a village-like cluster of autonomous pavilions, each conceived as an independent architectural volume preceded by its own intimate garden. These dining pods are interconnected through a series of white-clad garden cloisters enveloped by lush vegetation, creating a carefully choreographed transition between privacy and communal leisure.
The hotel's core banquet facilities demonstrate exceptional spatial efficiency through their clustered organization beneath expansive mono-pitch roofs. The strategic lowering of eaves to a human-scaled 2,350mm transforms connecting arcades into framed galleries that showcase curated waterscapes.
