Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel

Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel

Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel is a distinguished hospitality architecture and interior design project situated on the northern shore of Qionghai Sea in Xichang, Sichuan Province, China, representing a sophisticated synthesis of traditional Bashu architectural heritage and contemporary resort design principles. Spanning approximately 22,000 square meters, Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel functions as a comprehensive high-end garden-style leisure resort that integrates accommodation facilities, dining venues, conference spaces, and wellness services within the picturesque Qionglu Scenic Area. The design philosophy underlying Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel emphasizes the creation of a poetic living experience through the harmonious fusion of humanities and natural ecology, achieved through careful material selection including artistic paint, wood-printed aluminum panels, natural stone, and refined wood finishes that collectively establish a tranquil atmospheric quality. The architectural vocabulary of Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel draws inspiration from traditional Western Sichuan residential styles, reinterpreting vernacular elements such as grey bricks, pitched roofs, and rammed earth walls within a contemporary context through the application of light-toned finishes, neutral wooden panels, and deep-hued marble that create spatial harmony. The landscape design strategy employed at Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel demonstrates environmental sensitivity by leveraging existing trees and native plant communities to address local wetland conservation challenges while supporting sustainable design objectives through plant diversity and layered landscape architecture. The interior spatial organization of Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel features open courtyards adorned with contemplative stone arrangements and carefully selected plantings that evoke Zen-like atmospheres, complemented by structures inspired by traditional bamboo weaving techniques that integrate with geometric forms to ensure privacy for residential spaces. The lighting design approach for Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel employs a minimalist philosophy that outlines architectural forms with horizontal illumination lines and subtle point lighting during nocturnal hours, maintaining harmony with the natural environment while enhancing both architectural and landscape elements to foster serene and relaxed atmospheres throughout the courtyard spaces. The design methodology for Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel incorporated holistic planning combined with meticulous attention to detail, facilitating smooth collaboration among cross-disciplinary teams including architectural designers, landscape architects, electromechanical engineers, and lighting specialists. The project represents a significant achievement in balancing multiple design objectives including the preservation of cultural heritage, the inheritance of regional architectural character, the protection of local ecosystems, and the creation of modern hospitality facilities that meet contemporary expectations for luxury and comfort. Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel demonstrates deep respect for local culture while offering guests seamless experiences of nature and leisure, emphasizing environmental sustainability and commitment to high-quality living standards. The design team responsible for Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel, led by Liam Zhuang and Edward Li, with contributions from Ivy Zhu, Lynne Zhang, Polina Chen, Jelena Hus, Muyi, Moye Hu, and Panda, completed the design phase on July 23, 2024, as part of an internal design initiative. The exceptional design qualities of Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel garnered recognition through the Platinum A' Design Award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category in 2025, one of the world's most prestigious design competitions, which acknowledged the project's remarkable innovation, impactful societal contributions, exceptional artistic and technical proficiency, and its creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of hospitality design. The award designation recognized Xichang Joyhub Air Hotel as a world-class design that demonstrates unmatched professionalism, representing a marvel of creation that contributes to the wellbeing of society while defining aesthetic trends and advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology within the hospitality sector.

Hospitality architecture, resort design, sustainable tourism, Bashu architectural heritage, landscape integration, wellness facilities

— Adam Dawson