IDPA Japan Design Award

Seven Realms RUSTIC LUXURY Vacation Retreat

by Rongrong Wang

Project Description

Nestled in Yuzhao Gorge, Maojianshan Township, Yuexi County, Anhui Province, this resort adheres to the philosophy of "returning to innocence", restoring the intrinsic bond between architecture and nature.
Stretching along the sloping terrain, the buildings blend subtly into mountain forests with minimal site intervention, perfectly integrating with the natural landscape. The interior spaces draw inspiration from natural elements, adopting low-saturation tones and extensive blank space to unify the visual effect. Architectural structures themselves become aesthetic expressions, offering residents a sense of tranquility and inner peace.
Materials serve as the core design narrative. Custom artistic coatings present rustic handcrafted textures, while abundant original wood retains natural grain patterns. Linen fabrics, pottery jars and handcrafted ethnic ornaments are artistically arranged, creating tangible temporal charm and diverse multi-ethnic aesthetic layers. Indoor and outdoor landscapes blend seamlessly, enabling guests to fully immerse themselves in wild mountain charm.
Covering a total area of 5,000 square meters with a construction area of 1,700 square meters, the project features 14 guest rooms as well as diversified functional spaces including a Chinese-Western style restaurant, coffee bar and cultural study. With restrained yet exquisite details, it creates an immersive lodging space that combines rustic luxury aesthetics and oriental artistic conception.

Rongrong Wang
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