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Fine dining halls and tearooms specialise in local flavours. The hotel’s
10,005 square metre of land area allows for a sprawling layout that
can include gardens, water features, lawns and seasonal flower beds.
The hotel becomes an attractive option for those wishing to find
peace and indulgence in an urban oasis.

Notably, this project adeptly incorporates an urban pumping station
and a power distribution facility buried on the second underground
level. The building was constructed above a pre-existing structure,
constrained by the limitations of the site. In order to minimise earth
backfilling, the architect has strategically positioned the building
functions starting from the first basement level, ingeniously using the
landscape to craft a sunken courtyard connected to the ground level
via green slopes on two sides. This approach not only reduces costs
for the developer, but also demonstrates a profound respect for and
utilisation of the site's natural condition.

Moreover, the project features temperature-sensitive skylights
that smartly open to enhance air circulation and adjust the indoor
microclimate, infusing vertical natural light into public spaces.
A series of light-guiding tubes channel daylight to lower levels,
promoting energy efficiency. The rooftop, abundant with greenery,
purifies the air and harvests rainwater, offering energy savings and
cooling for indoor spaces. These environmentally sensitive designs
significantly reduce long-term operational costs, reflecting a
commitment to sustainable architecture.

Project Information
• Project name : Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
• Project Location: Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China
• Total floor area: 3,440 sqm

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