Ufia
Hotel for Yao Xiaobing Design Studio
Stepping out of the elevator room, a peak shape made of plasterboard with black artistic paint finishes protruding from the top surface, forming the peaks of the rolling hills. The ground curve of the rug is indicative of the element of water. The reception desk made of polymer materials is an extension of the ground curve in the three-dimensional space. The doorplate of each room looks like water stains on the wall. At the other end of the public area, there is a giant stainless-steel shaped water drop, which is about to drip on the ground, and it is especially shimmering under the light.
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Unique Properties
In this case, designers mainly want to reflect a peak shape made of plasterboard with black artistic paint finishes protruding from the top surface, forming the peaks of the rolling hills. Now many designs focus on the materials of the wall, floor and rooftop, but the designers want to elaborate feelings from a spatial perspective. They hope to be able to portray the landscape of Chongqing into the hotel, and giving travelers an artistic conception of one rainy autumn night.
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Interior, Hotel, Modern, Simple, Art, Water Drop, Chongqing Characteristics
Production Technology
In the elevator lobby, reception hall and hotel corridor of the Ufia Hotel, the materials designers have used are floor carpet, dark gray artistic coating, black high-gloss latex paint, rust-like artistic coating, mirror stainless steel, white latex paint and black rubber.
Design Challenge
This project has a lot of curved surfaces and it is difficult to put out the line. For the ceiling of the elevator hall, the drawings use three points and one line respectively according to the ceiling levels of different heights, that is, mark the starting point, end point and quadrant point, and the elevation of each point. After receiving the renderings, the workers did not know how to carry out the construction process. So the designers rushed to the scene immediately to guide the workers.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2019 in Chongqing and finished in September 2019 in Chongqing.
Operation Flow
For this project, in order to realize the design as soon as possible, when the project team is at the construction site, many surface layers and curves are staked out according to the model made by the model group in the computer. To ensure the degree of visual rendition from the rendering to the real-scene map can basically reach 95% and above.
Research
The decoration combines Chongqing's landscape elements, and each room has a different theme. In addition to being an excellent place to stay for tourists, the hotel's characteristic decoration itself has made it become a tourist destination, especially famous among young people. In addition to convenient transportation, close to the major attractions, and easy for exploration, the hotel's public areas and guest room design are worth taking pictures of those who come here.
Inspiration
Chongqing faces the water on three sides and leans against the mountain on the other, cascading buildings and circling roads create the unique night view to the mountain city. Therefore, designers use water and water drop as creative elements of sudden inspiration in the whole hotel, combining with Chongqing symbols.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Guang Ji, The Reception Hall, 2018. Image #2: Photographer Guang Ji, Guest Room, 2018. Image #3: Photographer Guang Ji, Guest Room 2, 2018. Image #4: Photographer Guang Ji, Corridor, 2018. Image #5: Photographer Guang Ji, Details, 2018.
Project Overview
Ufia Hotel has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Xiaobing Yao was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Ufia Hotel.
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Ufia Hotel in Chongqing: A Modern Artistic Interpretation of the Mountain City
Xiaobing Yao's Ufia Hotel in Chongqing combines modern art with the city's unique landscape, offering travelers an artistic experience like no other. Completed in September 2019, this hotel reflects the essence of Chongqing, embracing its water-centric surroundings and mountainous terrain.
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