Indigo Hotel Tiamushan

HANGZHOU, CHINA

Project Category:Hotels & Resorts
Location:HANGZHOU, CHINA
Client:BingJiang Real Estate
Year:2023
Operator:IHG
Interior Desiner:HBA
Design Leader:Judy Wei
Award:SBID Design Award 2024

Tianmushan Forest, a realm of wonder and fantasy. It acts as a magical sanctuary, offering a portal to delve into and uncover an entirely new universe that lies within. The unusual discoveries here form an eclectic collection of artifacts, accumulating into a cabinet of astonishing curiosities.

        Animals here have voices, spinning tales about the forest and its inhabitants. The trees strive to graze the clouds, showcasing the omnipotent influence of nature. Intriguingly, here, the small transforms into the colossal, and the monumental shrinks into the insignificant.

Image: SBID Awards

        This forest is a mystical place, a stage where enchantments occur and transformations take place. Humans and animals coexist symbiotically with nature, forming a harmonious living tableau. It’s more than just a landscape; it’s a living testament to the magic and beauty of nature’s untouched wilderness.

DEPARTURE INTO FOREST

Tianmushan

The journey begins at Indigo Tianmushan, nestled deep within the enchanting Tianmu Mountains. Here, the story starts with the forest itself — an ancient sanctuary where every tree whispers its own tale.

WHISPER & WONDER

Tianmushan

        The spirit of the hotel is born from the magic of the forest. Here, animals become storytellers, embodying the rhythm of a living ecosystem. Towering trees stretch skyward, grazing the clouds and reminding us of nature’s quiet grandeur. Scales shift and transform — what is small can suddenly feel monumental, while the monumental humbles itself into delicate detail. Within this world, fantasy and reality entwine. Interiors echo the forest’s whimsical textures and colors, while activities draw guests deeper into its playful mysteries. Every moment invites wonder, creating an environment where harmony with nature is not only seen, but felt.

Image: HBA

PATHWAYS & PAUSE

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      After the feast, the search for rest begins. The corridor becomes a pathway through the forest — tree patterns etched along the walls, while moonlit sconces cast a gentle glow, guiding the way like lanterns in the night. Stepping into the guestroom, warmth greets you at once. The vibrant orange of the carpet glows softly against natural wood tones, evoking the hues of sunset through the trees. This harmony of color and texture wraps the body in comfort, easing away the weariness of the day and inviting a night of peaceful retreat.