A contemporary wellness retreat that reinterprets the formal language of Yangzhou classical gardens and local hot spring culture through modern hospitality.
Set within the historic landscape of Slender West Lake, the 13-hectare resort transforms a fragmented site into a fluid, water-centered retreat. Inspired by Yangzhou garden traditions, a central lake replaces isolated hot spring pools and becomes the spatial core, linking arrival, spa zones, pools, and villas into a continuous journey.
Rooted in the city’s bathing culture, the design introduces varied pool typologies—from overlook baths to private villa springs—balancing shared ritual and contemporary wellness. Guestrooms and villas are organized as modern courtyard dwellings, using white walls, grey tiles, ornamental screens, and native planting to reinterpret enclosure and layered views.
The infinity-edge swimming pool opens toward the lake as the resort’s social heart, supported by shaded decks and family-friendly water spaces. Rather than replicating historic forms, the project distills the essence of Yangzhou gardens—water, enclosure, rhythm, and ritual—into a contemporary hospitality landscape for modern resort living.
Bio Wscape is an award-winning landscape architecture practice rooted in Beijing, with a U.S. studio presence. Our work spans urban renewal, urban open space design, and hospitality landscape design for resorts, hotels, and cultural tourism destinations. We craft place-based environments grounded in local culture—delivering memorable guest experiences and inclusive public realms that enhance ecological resilience and long-term value.
Other prizes Selected recognitions include: LIV Hospitality Design Awards Winner -- Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort — 2025 IDA Gold Award — Longfu Cultural Center — 2024 IDA Honorable Mention — East Mountain Residence, Tanko — 2024 IDA Honorable Mention — Bloomage Wukesong Commercial Environment — 2024 WLA Shortlist — Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort — 2025 WLA Shortlist — Longfu Cultural Center — 2023 MUSE Silver Award — Hangzhou Longwu Club Med Urban Oasis Resort — 2025 TITAN Silver Award — Tianding Lake Club Med Joyview Resort — 2025 Yuanye Awards Gold Award — Longfu Cultural Center — 2023 Yuanye Awards Gold Award — Bloomage Wukesong Commercial Environment — 2023 Yuanye Awards Silver Award — Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort — 2023
