Boutique Design - Winter 2024 - 18

" Each space is designed to be open, with elements like large doors, windows, skylights, and courtyards that create
a strong connection with nature. " -Wanbin Liu, Design Director, Chinese BDD Global Interior Design Firm
WINNER
HOME TOWN AND FIELD
CHENGDU , CHINA
The Highlights: Set in the picturesque village outskirts of Dayi County, the hotel is anchored by three distinct
courtyards. The first, housed in a restored Western Sichuan building, doubles as a reception hall and historical
showcase. A modern steel-and-glass pavilion defines the second courtyard, offering a unique dining experience
amidst an indoor vegetable garden. Comprising the six guestrooms, the third is crafted using traditional rammed
earth walls and folk techniques. Sustainability was a top priority, with solar panels, ground-source heat pumps,
and energy-efficient features creating a retreat that celebrates both culture and conservation.
SOURCES :
DESIGN F IRM: CHINESE BDD GLOBAL INTERIOR DES IGN FIRM, CHENGDU ARCHITECTURE FIRM: CHENGDU EASY CONSTRUCT ION DESIGN
CONSULTING CO. LTD PURCHAS ING: SICHUAN KUNFENG CONSTRUCT ION ENGINEERING CO. LTD OWNER: SICHUAN LVCUI ECOLOGICAL
ENVIRONMENT CO, LTD. PHOTO: ZHAO B IN
F INAL I ST
SIX SENSES KYOTO
JAPAN
SOURCES :
DESIGN F IRM: BL INK DES IGN GROUP,
SINGAPORE ARCHITECTURE F IRMS : BLINK
DES IGN GROUP AND SHIMIZU CORPORAT ION,
TOKYO OWNER: WORLD BRAND COLLECT ION
HOTELS & RESORTS OPERATOR: SIX SENSES
PHOTO: BEN RICHARDS
The Highlights: Six Senses Kyoto
emerges as a sustainable sanctuary
in Japan's cultural capital, blending
eco-conscious design with local
artistry and traditions. Built to LEED
Silver standards, the 81-room resort
features smart ventilation systems,
low-flow water fixtures, and EV
charging stations, achieving a 22
percent reduction in energy use and
significant CO2 savings. Courtyard
gardens showcase edible herbs, tea
plants, and vegetables nourished by
compost from kitchen waste, while
the Earth Lab fosters collaboration
with the community.
F INAL I ST
1 HOTEL HANALEI BAY
KAUA' I , HAWA I I
SOURCES :
DESIGN F IRMS : NICOLEHOLLIS , SAN
FRANCI SCO, IN COLLABORAT ION WI TH
THE SH HOTELS & RESORTS IN-HOUSE
TEAM ARCHITECTURE F IRMS : G70,
HONOLULU, AND LAKE FLATO, SAN ANTONIO
PURCHAS ING: HPG INTERNAT IONAL OWNER:
STARWOOD CAPI TAL GROUP OPERATOR: SH
HOTELS & RESORTS PHOTO: AVABLU
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The Highlights: The hotel's
transformation blends biophilic
design with the landscape,
emphasizing sustainability and
local ecology. Featuring open-air
spaces, green roofs, and reclaimed
materials like teak and lava stone,
the resort integrates with its cliffside
surroundings. Highlights include a
lush lobby garden, locally sourced
dining elements, and 252 guestrooms
with live plants and reclaimed wood.
Conservation efforts restored a third
of the site, using water and energysaving
systems that honor Hawaiian
culture and nature.
GO LD KE Y ECO - CONS C I OUS HOT E L

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