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The concept began with a reinterpretation of tianjing—the skywell central to Huizhou domestic architecture—not merely as a visual motif but as an active spatial framework. Rather than replicate stylistic tropes, the design sought to express Huizhou’s deep ethos: an intimate dialogue between architecture and landscape, people and place. Each courtyard becomes a device for framing light, collecting water, and facilitating air movement. These voids organize the program, stitch transitions between public and private, and invite the guest to experience rhythm, not repetition—a choreography of space rooted in both history and sensation.
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Set within a steep, U-shaped valley, the resort unfolds as a terraced settlement across 30 meters of elevation change. Public zones occupy the high ridgeline, opening to distant sunrises; guestroom clusters descend westward into quieter, shaded gorges. The plan follows the local village fabric: inward-facing courtyards, asymmetrical massing, and a loose network of narrow lanes. By adapting to the land, not altering it, the architecture maintains continuity with both geography and heritage. Views are choreographed through rooflines and walls, evoking traditional enclosure while preserving openness to the sky and mountains.
The hotel employs passive ventilation via courtyards and skywells, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling. Buildings are terraced into the slope, minimizing earthwork and preserving native vegetation. Roofing uses handcrafted slate tiles atop breathable, multi-layered waterproof membranes. Stone and timber are locally sourced, while salvaged wood from nearby sites is reused for screens and shading elements. Rainwater flows through permeable paving into planted swales, echoing Huizhou’s drainage logic. Prefabricated room modules further reduce on-site waste. The result is a climate-responsive, materially grounded architecture that fuses heritage with resilience.
Kimpton Huangshan reimagines the Huizhou village as a contemporary luxury retreat, distilling rather than replicating its vernacular spirit. Set in Xiuli Ancient Town near UNESCO-listed Xidi and Hongcun, the hotel frames its narrative around three core principles: sky-well–centered courtyards, asymmetrical clustering, and layered, street-like circulation. Perched on a steep U-shaped site, public pavilions rise eastward to greet the sunrise, while guest suites cascade into the tranquil western valley. At the heart of each cluster lies the tianjing: an open-air court that filters daylight, orchestrates movement, and embodies Huizhou’s ideal of harmony through spatial order. Corridors unfold like traditional longtang alleyways—more journey than passage. Materiality is elemental and tactile: local stone, warm timber, and muted plaster are composed in simple volumes that emphasize texture over ornament. Strategic orientation and staggered setbacks ensure both framed mountain vistas and intimate privacy. Light dances across layered planes, guiding guests from lofty platforms into shaded gardens, crafting a sequence of shifting atmospheres. Rather than evoke nostalgia, Kimpton Huangshan reconstitutes place, memory, and emotion—transforming heritage into an immersive, materially grounded experience that is as lucid in plan as it is resonant in spirit.
Kimpton Huangshan isn’t just a hotel—it’s a rediscovery of Huizhou’s spatial poetry. For us, the greatest achievement was not in reusing forms, but in reactivating memory. Every courtyard, every shadow line, invites the guest not only to stay, but to belong. Architecture here becomes emotion, and luxury becomes the comfort of connection.
line+ studio was founded by chief architects Meng Fanhao and Zhu Peidong. It is an innovative design firm with an international perspective, with offices in Hangzhou and Shanghai. The name "line" signifies boundaries, while the "+" represents a commitment to transcending the clear-cut limits of traditional industry fields. Their core strategy, "space empowerment," focuses on addressing existing issues in urban and rural areas within the context of the current era. This approach aims to achieve value iteration and release in multiple domains, including social, economic, and cultural aspects.
