KUN

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For Lu Han, creating a relaxing environment is more important than anything when it comes to hotel design. Kun hotel is located in a tourist area with about 50 hotels nearby. Since parking in this area is an issue, Lu Han wants to make the parking space a beautiful memory. Inside the aisle, layers by layers the light and shadow build a rhythm space. Along with stars, the visitors are guided into a time tunnel, changing the mood to welcome the next step. It was a nightmare to find a parking space before, but now it is a joyful experience.

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Unique Properties

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. By Ralph Waldo Emerson. In my opinion, creating a relaxing environment is more important than anything when it comes to hotel design. This will help the traveler to carry beauty and savor all that he had seen and heard.

Tags

Hotel, Lobby, Arcade, Tunnel, Top floor terrace with view, Parking

Production Technology

Kun hotel is a new-built building. Expect for the regulation and comfortable bedroom, I focus on creating a pleasant in-between space which is the arcade aisle for parking lot. The arcade has connected the ground floor and first floor. To build the arch, iron pipes are fixed under the reinforced concrete ceiling and installed base on different slope and angle.

Design Challenge

This project is located in a popular tourist area with about 50 hotels nearby. Since parking in this area is a big issue, I want to make the parking space a beautiful memory. In addition, the in-between space will help passengers to settle their mood before enter the hotel. It was a nightmare to find a parking space before, but now it is a joyful experience.

Project Duration

The project is designed from 2014 to 2016, and built from 2015 to 2017 in Taichung Taiwan.

Operation Flow

Before entering the hotel, the travelers are greeted by the arcade aisle space of the parking lot. Inside the aisle, layers by layers the light and shadow build a rhythm space. Along with little stars, the visitors are guided into another space and time, changing the mood to welcome the next stop. The oblique and staggered floor in the hall makes the vision extend and enrich the space. It has intertwined with the shadow and dividing lines of the wall in order to create a beautiful movement. Coming out from the elevator, the customer will see the inclined geometric block which lengthen the field of vision and make people ignore the low ceiling.

Research

The hotel owner pays much attention to the arcade for parking lot. As a result, I focus mostly on the shape and lighting of the arcade. The arcade is curved by iron and has a light projection from the floor. Driving on the arcade is like traveling inside a time tunnel.

Inspiration

KUN is an acronym which stands for Know your Need, and is homophonic with sleep in Taiwanese. It dedicates to providing provide thoughtful service and high quality environment with comfortable rooms.

Image Credits

Image #1: photographer Chen Chong zhen, Hillhouse, 2017 Image #2: photographer Chen Chong zhen, Hillhouse, 2017 Image #3: photographer Chen Chong zhen, Hillhouse, 2017 Image #4: photographer Chen Chong zhen, Hillhouse, 2017 Image #5: photographer Chen Chong zhen, Hillhouse, 2017

Project Overview

KUN Hotel has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Han Lu was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work KUN Hotel.

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