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Retreats for ZHDI

It precisely controlled the cost and effectively analyzed the spatial relationships among different building elements. Through properly arranged the positions of each wall, column, floor slab and ceiling slab, the project adopted a concise and economic way to achieve an open and clean space. Therefore, it created spacious places and astonishing moments to facilitate diverse human activities, and made an intimate ambience to find an appropriate balance between human and nature.

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Unique Properties

As a place for holiday relaxing, it is designed to be a minimalist and calming space. The project aims to not only satisfy the basic commercial use as a functional and efficient building, but also provide a cozy environment that is comfortable for its occupants. Moreover, it precisely controlled the cost and effectively analyzed the spatial relationships among different building elements.

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structure, integrity, texture, light, scenery

Production Technology

The case rooms feature white cement walls, light wood grain and rattan, with custom made furniture dot in-between. The furniture of minimalism strikes a good balance between visual appeal and the cost. Different rooms are designed accordingly with different themes concerning the shapes and sight lines. They are the spring room, the tea room and the family room, etc.

Design Challenge

The hiding of may pillars in the space and the limit of cost.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2019 in ZheJiang and finished in May 2020 in ZheJiang.

Operation Flow

Get off the internet and take a vacation here.

Research

Through properly arranged the positions of each wall, column, floor slab and ceiling slab, the project adopted a concise and economic way to achieve an open and clean space. It all seems so simple, but it requires the most rigorous discipline. Therefore, it created spacious places and astonishing moments to facilitate diverse human activities, and made an intimate ambience to find an appropriate balance between human and nature.

Inspiration

SeeAnn Retreat was completed during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the time of the pandemic, a nature-connected way of living gives us the chance to cure and cleanse ourselves. people desperately need a vacation space for relaxation, for shortly fleeing from the mega cities. Here they can cleanse themselves, hold back the desires, and chew over life philosophy. A space presented by shaping unique structures through natural materials and the interesting play of light.

Image Credits

Image #1:Photographer Heng Zhou,Seeann1,2020. Image #2:Photographer Heng Zhou,Seeann2,2020. Image #3:Photographer Heng Zhou,Seeann3,2020. Image #4:Photographer Heng Zhou,Seeann4,2020. Image #5:Photographer Heng Zhou,Seeann5,2020.

Project Overview

SeeAnn Retreats has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Heng Zhou was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work SeeAnn Retreats.

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Introducing SeeAnn: A Nature-Connected Retreat Designed by Heng Zhou

Discover the minimalist and calming space designed to provide a nature-connected escape during the Covid-19 pandemic in ZheJiang

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