Dali Dongsheng Dusit Hotel

Dali Dongsheng Dusit Hotel is an innovative architectural and interior design project completed in 2020, situated along the picturesque banks of Erhai Lake in Dali Economic Development Zone, encompassing a substantial area of 31,000 square meters. The design concept masterfully integrates Thai hospitality aesthetics with local regional decorative cultural elements, creating a unique high-end resort experience that harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings. The project, which earned recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category, showcases exceptional spatial innovation despite challenging structural constraints, particularly in managing limited ceiling heights in public areas. The design team, led by Jian Huang, employed sophisticated solutions including optimized ceiling configurations and strategic equipment placement to overcome these architectural limitations. The interior design scheme emphasizes natural materials, featuring brown solid wood, rattan, stone, bronze, and brass elements that evoke an organic atmosphere aligned with the hotel's jungle exploration theme. The color palette primarily consists of neutral beige and earth tones, thoughtfully accented with vibrant touches of orange, green, and blue throughout various spaces, creating a sensory connection to nature. The project demonstrates remarkable technical expertise in addressing seismic safety requirements while maintaining aesthetic excellence, with particular attention paid to wall space decoration and horizontal design elements that draw guests' attention away from height limitations. The design's successful integration of functional requirements with aesthetic considerations, completed between July 2019 and January 2020, represents a significant achievement in contemporary hotel design, offering guests an immersive experience that celebrates both Thai hospitality traditions and local cultural heritage.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: luxury resort design, cultural integration architecture, sustainable hotel interiors, mountain lake accommodation, natural material aesthetics, contemporary hospitality design

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/100918

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