earth-toned concrete walls intertwine to form hot spring hotel by studio A+ in china

Studio A+ composes Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel in Fengxi City

Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel, located in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China, emerges as a retreat that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment, offering a tranquil atmosphere for guests. Studio A+’s architectural approach emphasizes harmony with nature, featuring minimalist facades and a rich interior that strategically places walls to redefine and choreograph space. The sunken courtyard, tailored to local conditions, provides an organic connection to the land. Materials like earth-toned, timber-textured concrete complement the natural surroundings. Key features include ‘rice paper lantern’ tearooms, reflecting pools, sloping water surfaces, and a Zen-inspired glass pavilion over water.

all images by Archi-translator

Studio A+’s hotel design engages in sustainable architecture

With six luxurious guest rooms, each equipped with an indoor pool, and eight outdoor pools, the 3,440 sqm hotel blends fine dining halls, tearooms, gardens, and seasonal flower beds. Adeptly incorporating an urban pumping station and power distribution facility, the building minimizes earth backfilling, utilizing the landscape to create a sunken courtyard. Temperature-sensitive skylights enhance air circulation while light-guiding openings channel daylight for energy efficiency. The rooftop, adorned with greenery, purifies air and collects rainwater, contributing to sustainable architecture and reducing long-term operational costs. The hotel, constructed by Studio A+ atop a pre-existing structure, demonstrates a profound respect for the site’s conditions and showcases thoughtful adaptation to the surroundings, making it an attractive option for those seeking peace and elegance away from the city.

Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel in Fengxi New City seamlessly integrates with the natural environment

the hotel offers guests a peaceful and refined sanctuary with minimalist facades and a rich interior

walls strategically placed choreograph space integrating the surroundings into the spatial experience

the sunken courtyard gives the impression of the structure emerging organically from the land

skylights enhance air circulation and regulate the indoor microclimate, infusing natural light into public spaces

key features include ethereal ‘rice paper lantern’ tearooms, reflecting pools, and sloping water surfaces

10,000 sqm of exterior areas feature gardens, water features, lawns, and seasonal flower beds

the hotel provides luxurious guest rooms and outdoor pools with dedicated showers and lounges

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light-guiding openings channel daylight to lower levels, promoting energy efficiency throughout the project

the retreat seamlessly integrates with the natural environment, offering a tranquil atmosphere for guests

project info:

name: Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
architect: Studio A+ | @studioaplus_

location: Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China

photography: Archi-translator | @archi_translator

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom