The generating point of the project, by Atelier Liu Yuyang, is the contrast between the new and the old in a way that the confrontation does not imply the detriment of the relationship between the hotel complex and the near village. Thus, in the rehabilitated buildings some original features (wooden structure, sloping roofs) blend with new construction aspects, such as black steel-framed windows or glass doors.
Description of the project by Atelier Liu Yuyang
The Yun Lu (Cloud House) is a boutique eco-resort nestled within a village between Guilin and Yangshuo and situated along the dramatic landscape of the Li River. The site consists of five renovated historical farm houses and one new addition which functions as a restaurant and the main gathering space for hotel guests.
Taking on a sensitive approach to the local culture with villagers still living nearby, the overall planning and landscape design worked into the original village structure.
The rammed earthed buildings were retrofitted to accommodate refreshing and uncompromisingly contemporary living, while the new restaurant addition adopts an understated presence with the use of steel frame, glass pivot doors and windows, rough-cut stone blocks, charcoal treated wooden louvres and terra-cotta roof tiles.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architecture.- Atelier Liu Yuyang.
Landscape & interiors.- ARES Partners.
Photography.- Su Shengliang.
Location.- Yangjia, Xingping, Guangxi, China.
Dates.- 2012-2014.
Surface.- 3.000 sqm.
