Shanxi culture was born subtly in Taihang Mountains, and accumulates profound historical heritage with time passing by. This civilized land embraced by mountains and rivers carries the roots of Chinese civilization and emits an immortal fragrance since its birth.
Jinzechang Culture & Tourism Hotel was established here and destined to bring all guests a wonderful journey connecting the past and modern time and appreciating humanistic charm and integration of human and nature between the lofty Taihang Mountains and the profoundness of Shanxi culture.
The "Ten Thousand Miles of Tea Road" lacquer painting showcases the honesty and pioneering spirit of Shanxi merchants while trading with friends from all walks of life. Their courage, innovative business thinking and wisdom fully reflect the important position and far-reaching influence of the spirit of Shanxi merchants along the history.
Based on the outline of Shanxi Province on the map, the "Splendid Shanxi Scenery" lacquer painting has integrated the Yungang Grottoes, Liuli Pagoda, and Guangsheng Temple in northern Shanxi, the Jin Temple, Pingyao Ancient City, and exchange shops in central Shanxi, as well as the revolutionary culture of Shangdang, and Yuncheng, the “Hometown of Guan Gong”, in southern Shanxi. It also connotes the stories and legends from the Taihang Mountains.
On the basis of Shanxi, these two pictures allow every viewer to feel and personally experience the profoundness of Shanxi culture by crossing time and space.
The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, a millennium ancient building, is typically a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architectural art and sets a typical example. It has won the pride and honor of the Chinese nation with its unique structural design, exquisite craftsmanship, profound cultural heritage, and excellent seismic resistance, and has become a key part and a breathtaking miracle along the history of world architecture.
Shanxi is surrounded by mountains. The resilience of the Taihang Mountains and the boldness of the Lvliang Mountains have subtly influenced Shanxi people, in such aspects as life, thought and belief and have also become the foundation and soul of Shanxi culture. The profound mountain culture has been enriched here in this special region.
The design is inspired by the concept of the Taihang Mountains, which are hailed as the "backbone of China", and enriched by introduced towering mountain shaped installation artworks, in order to showcase its majestic momentum.
Shanxi culture connects every part of China and even the whole world by leveraging its business wisdom of "connecting the whole world" and the long-standing tradition of exchanges. The core value above of Shanxi culture has been passed down from time to time and from generation to generation.
Shanxi merchants connect every corner of the world, just like the Yellow River that flows slowly and steadily. Furthermore, the steady flowing of the Yellow River seemingly symbolizes the resilience and boldness of the Shanxi merchants' spirit. The business culture nurtured on the basis of the above has carried integrity and wisdom, prosperity and perseverance.
Sanjin Hall integrates the history of Shanxi merchants' trade routes and exchanges into the space in the form of colorful paintings, with a view to inheriting the spirit of honesty and innovation in an implied manner.
千山萬(wàn)水行不盡,黃河?xùn)|流見(jiàn)商魂。
The noble spirit of Shanxi merchants has been witnessed by the flowing water of the Yellow River.
JHD has integrated Changzhi brocade craftsmanship and seal culture into the reception space of Jinzechang Culture & Tourism Hotel subtly by highlighting the theme of exchange, finally creating a reception space full of commercial culture.
The abacus shaped screen typically symbolizes Shanxi merchants' emphasis on precise calculation and implies the core concept of "honest trading". The the bar counter seems like a silver box in terms of appearance, which symbolizes the rigorous management of exchanges and the appreciation of wealth. The Changzhi Duijin decoration vividly showcases the values of the Qiao family's business culture: “Integrity, Equal Emphasis on Righteousness and Profit", and conveys the business philosophy and moral principles of Shanxi merchants. Guests could understand the secrets of Shanxi merchants' success while experiencing the deep cultural atmosphere.
The element of seal, which is a symbol of reputation and identity for Shanxi merchants, is integrated into the design of screen, thus publicizing the precise culture in every detail.
Qixian colored glaze objects, as one of China's intangible cultural heritages, receives extensive attraction for its unique artistic style and exquisite production techniques. In Qixian County, the glazed works with the theme of "all the best" not only carry profound cultural significance, but also express good wishes for blessings, auspiciousness, and prosperity.
The original design intention of the lobby bar is to build an urban clubhouse of “serving clients sincerely and wholeheartedly”. Shanxi Guild Hall serves as an important carrier of Shanxi merchant culture with a long history. It is a very place for Shanxi merchants working in other places and can satisfy different functions, such as gathering local friends, exchanging information, and discussing important matters. It has witnessed the glory of Shanxi merchants and the inheritance of Shanxi merchant culture and spirit.
將寫(xiě)意琉璃構(gòu)件與現(xiàn)代生活柔和兼并,形成獨(dú)特的空間形態(tài)。
Freehand colored glazed artworks are harmoniously integrated with modern life, to create a unique spatial form.
以建筑、木格漆器為元素,將山西著名的會(huì)館建筑擺件融入到建筑空間,致敬會(huì)館文化。
JHD integrates the famous Shanxi guild hall architectural ornaments into the architectural space by taking architecture and wooden lacquerware as elements, in hope for paying tribute to the guild hall culture.
By taking the Yellow River Qikou as an entry point, Qiyu Restaurant cleverly integrates folk customs and cuisine, history and context. Every guest can feel the historical atmosphere of the Yellow River Qikou, experience the charm of Shanxi folk customs, and reminisce about that prosperous era while enjoying meals here.
The water of the Yellow River rises from the sky and flows into the sea finally. Shanxi merchants, the son of the Yellow River; Qikou Ancient Town, a shining pearl of the Yellow River; the ancient wharf for road and highway transportations has become a kind of special local culture. Based on the Qikou Post Station culture, the all-day dining restaurant integrates Shanxi commerce, architecture, and folk customs and highlights the cultural heritage of a long history to serve the Shanxi cuisine with new vitality.
Reflect the essence and soul of culture by details, bring new life and modern elements through creativity.
磧口風(fēng)煙遠(yuǎn),斗拱添風(fēng)雅;花窗映日輝,餐中韻味濃。
Qikou brings us unique and touching scenery, architectural bracket adds more elegant elements; window panes reflect the marvelous patterns, food served bring us unique and amazing experience.
Jinyuxuan Chinese Restaurant is like a treasury of the Chinese culture, waiting for guests’ exploration and unlocking the mystery. On the walls of Santai District there’re many folk works such as wood carvings, brick carvings, and lacquer paintings, each of which embodies the wisdom and emotions of the Shanxi people and transforms the daily life into eternal art. Here, dining is not only a feast for taste, but also a baptism of the soul. Every dish contains the essence of local culture, and every laughter echoes the echoes of history.
花格窗下,光影流轉(zhuǎn),靜享餐間的片刻寧?kù)o。
Under the lattice window, guests could fully be immersed in a moment of tranquility in the dining room.
The wall is designed using both traditional wood carving patterns and embroidery art to reflect the special charm of traditional culture, as well as the unique glamour of Shanxi culture.
寄情于景,與隱士共享雅致。
Share and enjoy the elegance with hermits in the specially cultivated scenario.
Learning is an endless journey. One can make greater progress through self-improvement and hard work.
One must abide by certain rules to win success and realize self-improvement. One should always make progress and check the words and deeds with the knowledge learnt.
The way of “l(fā)earning is an endless journey” in the dining space allows guests to experience the Confucianism while dining and constantly pursue excellence through conservations, to realize mutual improvement and cultivate a unique dining atmosphere.
The environment of Qikou Ancient Town and the Lvliang Mountains, architectural language, and shadow puppetry culture are extracted for artistic processing in design. All these elements are integrated into the space in the form of artistic sculpture, paying tribute to the revolutionary holy land.
For Shanxi merchants, business ethics are combined with personal morality. The belief above only inherits the commercial wisdom for hundreds of years but also shapes the commercial spirit and cultural characteristics of Shanxi.
The conference space is themed the revolutionary culture and rock faith of Lvliang, with a view to inheriting the glorious tradition of the Eighth Route Army and highlighting the revolutionary culture of Taihang and Lvliang spirits. With red as the main color, the room narrates the hero story and constitutes a simple, classic conference space decorated with Shanxi architectural elements.
The revolutionary Lvliang is immortal in spirit and holds firm belief. JHD applies the red five-pointed star folding design and red base into the space background using hard decoration technique.
JHD applies the two Chinese characters “喜” and “吉” flexibly by taking happiness and auspiciousness culture as the concept, and uses the font elements extracted to the ceiling grids and lamp arrangement, symbolizing auspicious atmosphere and treasure. The graceful and elegant blossoming peonies symbolize auspiciousness and wealth. The carpet pattern is designed with distinctive features in combination with the space.
In April, spring is full of vitality in Yungang. The lobby the health center is filled with Zen and relaxation atmosphere. When you step into it, you can fully find that the Zen of Mount Wutai is skillfully integrated here. You can meditate quietly and listen by closing your eyes, making you feel calm and forget chores in life.
溫暖柔和的光線(xiàn),靜謐、禪意的空間傳遞敘事,與歷史隔空對(duì)話(huà)。
With warm and gentle light, the tranquil and Zen space seemingly conveys a story and has a dialogue with the past.
As for the design of swimming pool, the green scenery in the forest is introduced to the walls of the pool, thus creating some sparking art on the wall. The layering yarn is reflected through the vertical body, fostering complete scenery of mountains, forests, clouds, and mist. Guests seemingly enter a fairy tale. With the decorations above, the whole swimming pool becomes very mysterious in the forest.
Strolling through the hallway of the guest rooms, you can encounter an installation artwork inspired by the Qiao Family Courtyard. On the red lacquer floor, the courtyard thumbnail is carved on acrylic, surrounded by Chinese style lattice windows, with light and shadow intertwined, thus interpreting the profoundness of the glorious history. Every step is a profound experience of the culture of the Qiao Family Courtyard.
The Doctrine of the Mean is the highest moral standard that must be followed by people. Every detail design, such as the elegant ink paintings, soft tones and smooth lines, furniture and accessories, warm texture and steady color, is not only proper but also allows guests to fully immerse in inner balance and tranquility in tranquility.
The background of the bed head in the guest rooms are decorated with a painting ofthe Taihang Mountain scenery. The classical decorative style is integrated with theartistic conception of mountains and waters. A peaceful and tranquil site is designed at the foot of the Taihang Mountains, and amidst the mountains and waters, each design detail embodies the wisdom of Doctrine of the Mean as well as the upright and noble style.
The living room style of the suite is designed based on the wisdom of Qiao's business philosophy and the cultural heritage of study. Honesty and trustworthiness are the core of the Qiao Family's business philosophy, while exquisite seals and books symbolize integrity and perseverance.
皇城相府不止屬于記憶中的文化。
The culture in memory does not only include imperial palaces.
“Appreciate the charm and fragrance of ink at a tranquil environment”. JHD integrates history and modernity perfectly in design. It reflects the memory of history in the space eternally with a lamp, a painting, etc.
“Cultivate trees in the spring and you will appreciate the fragrance of flowers in autumn”. Sitting beside the writing desk, you will fully experience the charm of life once embracing the breeze.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains reflects the interweaving scenery of dim yellow light and vintage colors, filling the tenderness of life with every inch of space.
The history has gone but its influence will remain forever. The harmonious co-existence of ancient charm and modern elements bring a special style.
By integrating cleverly Shanxi culture and modern design, Jinzechang Culture & Tourism Hotel project is designed as a comprehensive culture and tourism hotel with complete functions and rich cultural connotations. With in-depth understandings on the essence of Chinese, Shanxi, and Shanxi merchant cultures, the design team uses modern design techniques and technological innovations to cleverly apply cultural symbols into spatial functions, thus making the hotel not only a hotel but also a cultural experience field, allowing guests to appreciate the unique charm of Shanxi culture.