The Spine Resort – Meishan, China
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The Spine Resort – Meishan, China
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AIM ARCHITECTURE
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© Dirk Weiblen
Project Description
Located an hour's drive south of Chengdu, near the picturesque natural lake network, our design brief called for a full-scale resort with iconic architecture to create a landmark destination on the lake. The challenge was to design an experience that celebrates the building's grandeur and its breathtaking views while ensuring an intimate guest experience. Additionally, we sought to create a journey with practical, interesting, and localized connections.
Our architectural concept drew inspiration from the nearby Linpan villages, known for their informal volume placement, green yards, fields, and forests, creating organically grown ecosystems where buildings and nature are in harmony. Similarly, we organized the resort with gardens surrounding the guest room volumes, connected by a covered walkway. Through various building configurations, we realized these connections could become integral to the architecture.
