Aoxin Holiday Hotel

Shaun Lee's Aoxin Holiday Hotel commands the visual field through a monumental double-height lobby space articulated in variegated grey stone panels that establish an atmosphere of refined geological permanence, where the compositional architecture employs a strong central vertical axis defined by a pristine white rectangular column that bisects the frame and anchors the entire spatial organization while simultaneously creating a bilateral near-symmetry that invites contemplation of subtle asymmetrical variations. The chromatic palette operates within a sophisticated neutral range spanning cool slate greys, warm taupe undertones, and luminous cream whites, punctuated dramatically by a sculptural golden arch form positioned in the right foreground that introduces warm metallic resonance against the predominantly cool mineral surfaces. The stepped platform in the foreground establishes a ceremonial processional quality through its horizontal stratification of grey marble treads, their subtle veining creating optical texture that suggests polished coolness beneath imagined touch. Illumination sources multiply throughout the composition: recessed ceiling fixtures cast even ambient luminosity across upper volumes, while integrated step lighting creates intimate pools of warm glow along the ascending staircase at left, and a constellation of pinpoint spotlights in the middle distance establishes focal accent through controlled theatrical emphasis. The spatial construction demonstrates masterful manipulation of depth through overlapping architectural planes, atmospheric diminution into shadowed recesses, and the perspectival convergence of the ascending stair elements that draw the eye upward and backward into secondary and tertiary zones. The balustrade system employs slender metallic verticals with brass-toned handrails that echo the golden sculptural element, creating chromatic dialogue across the spatial field. Edge treatment throughout maintains crisp architectural precision where stone meets stone, while the golden arch form presents softer luminous boundaries where light gradates across its curved surface. The overall affective register achieves a contemplative grandeur that balances monumental scale with human approachability, suggesting a threshold between earthly arrival and elevated experience.

The hotel is located in Luzhou, Sichuan Province, a city well known for its wine, whose design is inspired by the local wine cave, a space that evokes a strong desire to explore. The lobby is the reconstruction of a natural cave, whose related visual connection extends the concept of the cave and the local urban texture to the internal hotel, thus forming a distinctive cultural carrier. Designers value the passenger's feeling when staying in the hotel, and also hope that the texture of the material as well as the created atmosphere can be perceived on a deeper level.