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Mandarin Glory
Taiwan
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Reinventing the Eco-Hotel in the Forest/Immerse in a New Life Experience in the Woods
Mandarin Glory, constructed in 1976, is located in Neihu Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County, at an elevation of 1150 meters. This four-story RC structure was originally designed as an educational service center within the Xitou Nature Education Area, offering accommodations for academic seminars and forest recreation. Over time, however, extensive use and renovations led to aging facilities and spatial constraints, including increased equipment, facade deterioration, and compromised landscape integration.
In response to contemporary trends in ecotourism, Mandarin Glory underwent a comprehensive refurbishment of its exterior and interior spaces. The renovation focused on enhancing visitor experiences by maximizing natural lighting, optimizing landscape integration, and updating facilities to better connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Specifically, the inclusion of skylights and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows brings natural light indoors, creating serene and bright green environments. Updated facilities include observation platforms and relaxation areas, allowing guests to enjoy surrounding vistas in comfort.
Furthermore, while preserving the original structure, Mandarin Glory integrated seamlessly into its natural surroundings through facade updates and environmentally friendly material choices. For instance, weather-resistant eco-materials were utilized, with existing windows and structural frameworks largely retained to minimize environmental impact while enhancing sustainability and aesthetics.
This transformation not only improved the functionality and efficiency of Mandarin Glory but also positioned it as a pivotal ecotourism destination within the Xitou Nature Education Area. It advances environmental conservation and sustainable development goals, blending ecological education, tourism experiences, and modern design concepts to showcase a unique forest lifestyle and the allure of natural surroundings.
Project Name: Mandarin Glory, Howard Resort Xitou
Owner: Fu Shan International Hotel Management Consulting Co., Ltd. under Howard Hotel Group
Location: Nantou, Taiwan
Project Type: Architectural and Interior Renovation
Usage: Hotel
Design Consultancy: Voice Architecture Lab (VAL)
Lead Designer: Yu-Chieh Chiang
Design Team: Frank Chiang, Tessa Wang, Shan Lou, Bin Yan, Tim Wu, Yuju Wang, Blake Wu
Interior Design: OD Studio
Structure: Cheng Chu Construction Co., Ltd. Taiwan Tea Corporation
MEP:Lixing Hydroelectric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Contractor:Taiwan Tea Corporation、Hung Da Decorative Workshop
Photography After Renovation: OS Studio-Rex Chu
Mandarin Glory, constructed in 1976, is located in Neihu Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County, at an elevation of 1150 meters. This four-story RC structure was originally designed as an educational service center within the Xitou Nature Education Area, offering accommodations for academic seminars and forest recreation. Over time, however, extensive use and renovations led to aging facilities and spatial constraints, including increased equipment, facade deterioration, and compromised landscape integration.
In response to contemporary trends in ecotourism, Mandarin Glory underwent a comprehensive refurbishment of its exterior and interior spaces. The renovation focused on enhancing visitor experiences by maximizing natural lighting, optimizing landscape integration, and updating facilities to better connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Specifically, the inclusion of skylights and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows brings natural light indoors, creating serene and bright green environments. Updated facilities include observation platforms and relaxation areas, allowing guests to enjoy surrounding vistas in comfort.
Furthermore, while preserving the original structure, Mandarin Glory integrated seamlessly into its natural surroundings through facade updates and environmentally friendly material choices. For instance, weather-resistant eco-materials were utilized, with existing windows and structural frameworks largely retained to minimize environmental impact while enhancing sustainability and aesthetics.
This transformation not only improved the functionality and efficiency of Mandarin Glory but also positioned it as a pivotal ecotourism destination within the Xitou Nature Education Area. It advances environmental conservation and sustainable development goals, blending ecological education, tourism experiences, and modern design concepts to showcase a unique forest lifestyle and the allure of natural surroundings.
Project Name: Mandarin Glory, Howard Resort Xitou
Owner: Fu Shan International Hotel Management Consulting Co., Ltd. under Howard Hotel Group
Location: Nantou, Taiwan
Project Type: Architectural and Interior Renovation
Usage: Hotel
Design Consultancy: Voice Architecture Lab (VAL)
Lead Designer: Yu-Chieh Chiang
Design Team: Frank Chiang, Tessa Wang, Shan Lou, Bin Yan, Tim Wu, Yuju Wang, Blake Wu
Interior Design: OD Studio
Structure: Cheng Chu Construction Co., Ltd. Taiwan Tea Corporation
MEP:Lixing Hydroelectric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Contractor:Taiwan Tea Corporation、Hung Da Decorative Workshop
Photography After Renovation: OS Studio-Rex Chu
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