IDMatrix transformed ‘general mansion’ an old building, into china qionghai 17℃ international tourist resort in xichang city, china by making the history of the ancient building the soul of their interior design approach. the designers retained the details of the original structure and used modern minimalist methods to protect and maintain the cultural heritage and rituals that have been handed down over a century.​

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IDMatrix set the ancient house ‘general mansion’ as the starting point of the hotel and even the entire commercial street. the design team absorbed the essence of the general culture and used it as their brief by making it a thinking beyond the design itself. they wanted visitors to experience the difference between the new and the old, the rough and the fine, through sight and touch, and feel the traces of life inside the space.

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adjacent to the wall of the old building, a water corridor leads people to the new building, the main body of the hotel. with ancient composition and modern design, IDMatrix used blue bricks as the material, shabby houses as the roof, and sunlight as the medium, hoping to create a contrast between the old and the new, as well as a harmonious and aesthetic feeling.

 

 

the corridor has become a bridge that not only connects the functions of the two buildings but adds an interesting layering sense. the designers located the reception area at the junction of the buildings hoping that it can remain neutral and compatible with the past and the present. the appearance of the ceiling was taken from the traditional architecture and it was simplified and geometrically changed.

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the chinese restaurant on the first floor is equipped with soft seatings connected to the outdoor. xichang’s temperature is nearly 17 degrees all year round, so guests can always appreciate the scenery while having meals in the natural fragrance. as the front hall of each functional space of the new building, a tea room is like a pavilion in traditional buildings, surrounded by landscapes on three sides where guests can sit and enjoy the views and comfortable breeze. IDMatrix arranged the suites along the best landscape in the site, set up a courtyard in nature, and introduced hot springs in the courtyard.

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project info:

name: china qionghai 17℃ international tourist resort – general mansion

architects: IDMatrix

photography: interpretation & sublimation

location: xichang city, china 

 

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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom