Wuhai Desert Hotel

A desert boutique-hotel competition proposal in Wuhai. Buildings follow dunes, retaining walls isolate lateral sand pressure and rooms use prefabricated units. As lead designer I managed progress, client feedback and the team proposal, which won first prize.

Location
Wuhai
Years
2016
Role
Lead designer
Status
First prize in competition
Total floor area
8,115 m² · 100 room and villa units

Overview

Desert hotel masterplan proposal
Desert hotel masterplan proposal

A desert boutique-hotel competition proposal in Wuhai. Buildings follow dunes, retaining walls isolate lateral sand pressure and rooms use prefabricated units. As lead designer I managed progress, client feedback and the team proposal, which won first prize.

Terrain and guest-room sections

Terrain and guest-room sections
Terrain and guest-room sections

Material layers and construction strategy

Material layers and construction strategy
Material layers and construction strategy

Coordinated design consultants and project stakeholders to advance design discussions and resolve technical issues.