来自建筑师。In late 2019, XAA Architects emerged victorious in the competition for the Haixinsha Island Renewal Plan in Guangzhou with their enchanting "Song of Clouds and Water" proposal. Notably, the crown jewel of the Haixinsha East Plan, HOTEL INDIGO, has recently unveiled its splendor after four years of meticulous collaboration with various teams. This architectural gem now stands as an iconic testament, showcasing the rebirth of Haixinsha Island, a pivotal axis in the heart of Guangzhou.
01 Haixinsha: Tracing and Sculpting. Nestled at the crossroads of the city's novel central axis and the graceful Pearl River, Haixinsha holds sway as a pivotal geographic landmark. It once served as the grand stage for the 16th Guangzhou Asian Games' opening and closing ceremonies. It forms a tourist haven alongside Canton Tower, Huacheng Square, and the enchanting Pearl River Night Tour, establishing itself as a vital tourism hub and destination within Guangzhou. Situated at the confluence of Guangzhou's new central axis and the Pearl River, Haixinsha's ecological sanctuary beckons migratory birds, transforming the island into a haven within the steel and concrete landscape.Taking a "micro-intervention" approach, the design team emphasizes the "collision of old and new" and proposes the "Upgrading Plan" for Haixinsha. Through a series of sustainable upgrade and development steps, Haixinsha will evolve in stages.
02 Implementation and Upgrading. Island East: Hotel Indigo Haixinsha. The erstwhile site of the East District's buildings on Haixinsha Island, once a warehouse for the Guangzhou Military Region, now stands transformed into the sole riverside hotel on the island. Approaching the building's metamorphosis from the perspectives of the city and the island, environment, and inhabitants, the design team weaves a narrative guided by culture.
Coexistence of Legacy and Innovation--Within the existing structures and the courtyard adorned with ancient banyan trees, modern design breathes life into the traditional "arch window" elements, preserving the grand banyan tree on-site while enclosing the main entrance forecourt. The original window grilles, balconies, and structural systems stand preserved, adorned with new textures crafted to suit the hotel's functional needs.
Ecological Harmony--From the forest's edge, the building extends into multi-tiered terraces, seamlessly integrating with the environment, providing optimal vantage points for birdwatching, and offering a rooftop haven for outdoor gatherings. Within the urban landscape, this creates a space for symbiotic interaction with the ecological surroundings.
Cultural Tapestry--The building becomes a vessel for Guangdong's and Cantonese local culture, adorned with arcade-style corridors, sheltered walkways for wind and rain, and elevated gardens interwoven throughout, connecting the entire hotel and commercial cluster. Animated public spaces breathe life into the open commercial areas on the first and second floors, directing the flow of people and rejuvenating Haixinsha. Elements such as Manchu windows, floral tiles, Cantonese opera stages, and Dongshan Western-style architecture seamlessly integrate into specific scenes, unveiling the historical and cultural legacy of Guangzhou, a city graced by the flowing Pearl River.
Haixinsha in Guangzhou and the Bay Area stands as a city node perpetually ascending. The architects strive to employ the concept of "dimensional superimposition" to dynamically envision this axial area, interpreting Haixinsha with a sustainable ethos, presenting a spatial form that resonates across different eras. Hotel Indigo at Haixinsha achieves a flawless fusion of contemporary design and traditional Cantonese culture, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in the vibrancy, vitality, and grandeur of Guangzhou's international metropolis. We stand at a pivotal juncture in Guangzhou's urban ascension, privileged to be part of it.
