The project site is close to the famous Xing Kiln Ruins, whose most typical arrangement features several kiln chambers arranged in a horseshoe shape, semi-enclosing a small courtyard.
Near the ancient ruins and atop contemporary remnants of a village that has been relocated, we decided to create a new "ruin." Why must "new" architecture be sleek and precise? Why not evoke the raw, moving power of archaeological ruins? We hope to infuse that primitive, timeless aesthetic into the resort experience of the project.
Using a cluster of small, single-story buildings, we recreated a mountain settlement in wilderness. Like the Xing Kiln ruins, elements such as beams, walls, courtyards, and alleys are no longer distinct and easily identifiable. Instead, they interweave and permeate one another, blurring their precise definitions and boundaries. This microscopic randomness within the macroscopic orderliness imbues the settlement with captivating surprises, whether sunny or cloudy, day or night. The guest rooms' interior spaces semi-encircle the outdoor courtyards in a horseshoe shape, mirroring the layout of the Xing Kiln Ruins.
The first phase of the project is now complete and operational.
Bio Domain Architects strives to reform the spatial experience with innovative site strategy. We consider “experience” as the core of all designs, and believe every site has its potential to generate unique spatial experience. By rejecting conventional models, we keep going back to the original nature of sites and programs to reinvent the logic and quality of spaces.
Mr. Xiaomeng Xu, the founder of the studio, was born in Beijing. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania with B.A. in architecture and then obtained Master of Architecture from Columbia University.
Other prizes 2020 NEW YORK Design Awards, Silver Award 2021 Architecture MasterPrize, Winner 2021 LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Jury's Top Pick, Asia Destination Winner 2021 Dezeen Awards, Longlist 2021 The Plan Award, Shortlist 2021 World Design Awards, Winner 2021 World Architecture Awards, Realised Award, Designed Award 2021 LONDON Design Awards, Gold Award 2021 Yuanye International Architecture Awards 2021 Guangzhou Design Week, IAF Awards 2021 Archdaily Best Architecture in 2021 2021 Archdaily Best Commercial Architecture in 2021 2022 Architecture MasterPrize, Best of Best 2022 LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Jury's Top Pick, Asia Destination Winner 2022 LUXlife Leading Designers Awards, Award for Excellence in Innovation 2022 Shanghai Design Week, Grand Prize 2022 AD 100 Young 2022 Archdaily Best Architecture in 2022 2023 Architizer A+ Awards, Finalist 2023 The Plan Award, Honorable Mention 2024 Architizer A+ Awards, Jury Winner, Popular Choice Winner 2024 Architecture MasterPrize, Shortlisted in Firm of the Year Award 2024 Architecture MasterPrize, Best of Best 2024 Design Educates Awards, Honorable Mention 2024 Dezeen Awards, Shortlist & Longlist 2024 Taipei Design Awards, Shortlist
