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Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake
Dongguan, China
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Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake
Dongguan, China
South of the Five Ridges is called Lingnan, a geographical concept as well as a cultural one. The unique climate of "intense sunlight, heat, and abundant rainfall" is shaped by its geographical environment. In the 1950s, Mr. Xia Changshi first proposed the concept of Lingnan architecture, explaining that its core lies in climate adaptation strategies. The design prioritizes water management, shading, insulation, and natural ventilation, manifested in architectural clusters and spatial layouts by the extensive use of gray spaces.
Songshan Lake is located between Shenzhen and Dongguan, renowned for its beautiful environment and Huawei's global R&D headquarters. Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is nestled by the picturesque Songshan Lake, hidden among verdant peaks and misty rain. The hotel includes 159 rooms, a conference center, Mi Yan (Rice Feast) and Bai Yun (White Cloud) restaurants, and an SPA. For this architectural design, we aim to root it in the traditional Lingnan architectural culture, addressing overall layout, spatial creation, climate response, and material selection to create a resort that blends with nature while embodying Lingnan's local cultural characteristics.
01 Layout Strategy – "One Pool, Two Banks"
The floor plan draws inspiration from the traditional Lingnan village of Nanshe Ancient Village—"living by water, forming streets around water." The lake scenery is introduced into the site, with an artificial lake naturally dividing the hotel's public areas and guest rooms across two banks. The public areas are on the north side, and the guest rooms on the south, creating a "one pool, two banks" layout.
For vertical design, the principle is to maximize the use of the terrain, minimize landform disruption, and reduce mountain excavation. The approach involves "connecting roads and the lake internally and externally, with buildings absorbing elevation differences," embedding the architecture into nature for seamless integration.
02 Spatial Creation – "Traditional Implications"
The hotel complex is arranged in a "linear" layout along the inner lake water system. In terms of spatial organization, it draws inspiration from the spatial rhythm of "Qi-Cheng-Zhuan-He (introduction, development, transition, and conclusion)" found in traditional Lingnan villages and gardens. In form, it incorporates distinctive elements of traditional Lingnan architecture—such as open halls, corridors, and courtyards—while complementing them with modern design techniques.
Following the hotel's circulation flow, multiple nodal spaces are created that emphasize both functionality and cultural characteristics. From west to east, these include: the lobby entrance area, the welcoming atrium, the Chinese restaurant and spa entrance, the banyan tree courtyard, the banquet entrance courtyard, and the Agarwood Pavilion, among other themed spaces. Thus, a modern spatial sequence imbued with Lingnan charm is formed.
03 Climate Response—"Comfortable and Breathable"
To adapt to the local climate of "intense sunlight, heat, and abundant rainfall," traditional dwellings skillfully utilize architectural gray spaces—such as patios, recessed corridors, cooling alleys, and covered walkways—greatly improving indoor ventilation and lighting conditions. Therefore, within the spatial structure rich in Lingnan characteristics, we also incorporated covered walkways and bridges spanning the lake in multiple areas of the hotel. These not only facilitate efficient connections between public areas and guest rooms but also significantly enhance the comfort of the hotel's internal pedestrian system.
Starting from the large-scale canopy of the drop-off courtyard, comfortable gray spaces are provided. From the drop-off canopy to the open hall, the corridors surrounding the lobby lounge, the patio of the Chinese restaurant, and the walkways linking various areas—everywhere reflects the spatial forms designed to adapt to the local climate.
04 Facade Materials—"Low-Carbon and Energy-Efficient"
The material system used for the hotel's facade is primarily sourced from local and traditional Lingnan architecture. While echoing the local culture, it also promotes a low-carbon, sustainable, and energy-efficient design philosophy through the use of recyclable and renewable materials. First, reclaimed blue bricks are used as the main material. After simple processing, it is given new vitality. Then, locally common red sandstone is used in key nodal spaces of the public areas.
Compared to the smooth surface treatment of traditional stone, we have introduced more rhythmic "grooved" details on the surface of the artificial stone. Additionally, part of the public lobby structure adopts a genuine wooden structural system. The high-strength, lightweight CLT glued timber enables large-scale cantilevers and more slender structural components. The method of small-sized "composite beams" reduces the oppressive scale of the beam structure while enhancing its expressive power.
Finally, the hollow blocks provide both privacy shielding and ventilation, with their unique breathability becoming a highlight on the facade. The use of prefabricated UHPC blocks combines environmental friendliness with durability. The repetition and staggered arrangement of signature elements create a rhythmic facade effect, making this motif one of the hotel's memorable features.
05 Summary
The Banyan Tree Dongguan is a practice in inheriting Lingnan traditional culture and sustainable low-carbon design. Through the rational use of the original environment, the inheritance of traditional spatial connotations, climate-adaptive design techniques, and the innovative application of recyclable, energy-saving, and low-carbon materials, it respects nature and historical context while giving the site new life and memories.
Project Name: Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake
Project Location: Songshan Lake Scenic Area, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
Detailed Address: South Hot Spring Road, Huashuiwan Town, Dayi County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Design Period: 2020
Year of Completion: 2023
Site Area: 40,001㎡
Floor Area: 52,289.46㎡
Plot Ratio: 0.75
Design Unit: gad
Owner: Dongguan Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Songshan Lake is located between Shenzhen and Dongguan, renowned for its beautiful environment and Huawei's global R&D headquarters. Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake is nestled by the picturesque Songshan Lake, hidden among verdant peaks and misty rain. The hotel includes 159 rooms, a conference center, Mi Yan (Rice Feast) and Bai Yun (White Cloud) restaurants, and an SPA. For this architectural design, we aim to root it in the traditional Lingnan architectural culture, addressing overall layout, spatial creation, climate response, and material selection to create a resort that blends with nature while embodying Lingnan's local cultural characteristics.
01 Layout Strategy – "One Pool, Two Banks"
The floor plan draws inspiration from the traditional Lingnan village of Nanshe Ancient Village—"living by water, forming streets around water." The lake scenery is introduced into the site, with an artificial lake naturally dividing the hotel's public areas and guest rooms across two banks. The public areas are on the north side, and the guest rooms on the south, creating a "one pool, two banks" layout.
For vertical design, the principle is to maximize the use of the terrain, minimize landform disruption, and reduce mountain excavation. The approach involves "connecting roads and the lake internally and externally, with buildings absorbing elevation differences," embedding the architecture into nature for seamless integration.
02 Spatial Creation – "Traditional Implications"
The hotel complex is arranged in a "linear" layout along the inner lake water system. In terms of spatial organization, it draws inspiration from the spatial rhythm of "Qi-Cheng-Zhuan-He (introduction, development, transition, and conclusion)" found in traditional Lingnan villages and gardens. In form, it incorporates distinctive elements of traditional Lingnan architecture—such as open halls, corridors, and courtyards—while complementing them with modern design techniques.
Following the hotel's circulation flow, multiple nodal spaces are created that emphasize both functionality and cultural characteristics. From west to east, these include: the lobby entrance area, the welcoming atrium, the Chinese restaurant and spa entrance, the banyan tree courtyard, the banquet entrance courtyard, and the Agarwood Pavilion, among other themed spaces. Thus, a modern spatial sequence imbued with Lingnan charm is formed.
03 Climate Response—"Comfortable and Breathable"
To adapt to the local climate of "intense sunlight, heat, and abundant rainfall," traditional dwellings skillfully utilize architectural gray spaces—such as patios, recessed corridors, cooling alleys, and covered walkways—greatly improving indoor ventilation and lighting conditions. Therefore, within the spatial structure rich in Lingnan characteristics, we also incorporated covered walkways and bridges spanning the lake in multiple areas of the hotel. These not only facilitate efficient connections between public areas and guest rooms but also significantly enhance the comfort of the hotel's internal pedestrian system.
Starting from the large-scale canopy of the drop-off courtyard, comfortable gray spaces are provided. From the drop-off canopy to the open hall, the corridors surrounding the lobby lounge, the patio of the Chinese restaurant, and the walkways linking various areas—everywhere reflects the spatial forms designed to adapt to the local climate.
04 Facade Materials—"Low-Carbon and Energy-Efficient"
The material system used for the hotel's facade is primarily sourced from local and traditional Lingnan architecture. While echoing the local culture, it also promotes a low-carbon, sustainable, and energy-efficient design philosophy through the use of recyclable and renewable materials. First, reclaimed blue bricks are used as the main material. After simple processing, it is given new vitality. Then, locally common red sandstone is used in key nodal spaces of the public areas.
Compared to the smooth surface treatment of traditional stone, we have introduced more rhythmic "grooved" details on the surface of the artificial stone. Additionally, part of the public lobby structure adopts a genuine wooden structural system. The high-strength, lightweight CLT glued timber enables large-scale cantilevers and more slender structural components. The method of small-sized "composite beams" reduces the oppressive scale of the beam structure while enhancing its expressive power.
Finally, the hollow blocks provide both privacy shielding and ventilation, with their unique breathability becoming a highlight on the facade. The use of prefabricated UHPC blocks combines environmental friendliness with durability. The repetition and staggered arrangement of signature elements create a rhythmic facade effect, making this motif one of the hotel's memorable features.
05 Summary
The Banyan Tree Dongguan is a practice in inheriting Lingnan traditional culture and sustainable low-carbon design. Through the rational use of the original environment, the inheritance of traditional spatial connotations, climate-adaptive design techniques, and the innovative application of recyclable, energy-saving, and low-carbon materials, it respects nature and historical context while giving the site new life and memories.
Project Name: Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake
Project Location: Songshan Lake Scenic Area, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
Detailed Address: South Hot Spring Road, Huashuiwan Town, Dayi County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Design Period: 2020
Year of Completion: 2023
Site Area: 40,001㎡
Floor Area: 52,289.46㎡
Plot Ratio: 0.75
Design Unit: gad
Owner: Dongguan Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd.
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